PSE Mail Processing Clerk Position Information

Title: PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Occupation Code: 2395-0018

Non-Scheduled Days: VARIES

Hours: VARIES

Postal Support Employees (PSE) hold temporary appointments for periods not-to-exceed 360 days. Subsequent appointments after a 5-day break in service may be offered but are not guaranteed and should not be expected because the use of PSEs is discretionary and subject to business needs.

PSEs can be scheduled any hours and the position is intended to be very flexible, including weekends and holidays as needed. PSEs must be available to work when needed. Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language with or without a reasonable disability accommodation under the Rehabilitation Act.

Postal Service employment is conditional upon your meeting medical suitability, general eligibility, suitability, and background check requirements. Therefore, if you receive a job offer, note that it will be conditional upon you meeting these requirements, even if you are allowed to begin working first.

BENEFIT INFORMATION:

• Non-career 360-day term with the possibility of reappointment. May lead to a career position.


• Benefits include PTO at 1 hr for every 20 hrs in pay status, holiday pay for 6 holidays, and pay raises per APWU National Agreement.


• Immediately eligible for USPSHB Plan with a $125 employer premium contribution. Contribution towards greater than Self Only is 65% (75% if reappointed).


• Upon a conditional reappointment to a 2nd 360-day term after a break in service of no more than 5 days, eligible for: health insurance under FEHB with Postal premium contributions towards APWU CDHP; dental and vision insurance through FEDVIP; flexible spending accounts through FSAFEDS and long-term care insurance through FLTCIP.


• Wounded Warrior leave available if eligible.

SALARY RANGE: $20.48 per hour, paid bi-weekly

FINANCE NUMBER: 571557

Persons Eligible to Apply

All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territories owing permanent allegiance to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position.

Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email.

Email Domain Addresses:

• @usps.gov


• @psionline.com


• @geninfo.com


• @uspis.gov

EXAM: If an exam is required and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the exam process will be sent via email. Follow the instructions carefully to be considered for this employment opportunity.

SCREENINGS: You may receive multiple requests for background checks. Respond quickly as nonresponses may result in disqualification.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked, or gone to school within the United States or its territories.

If the Inspection Service cannot perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment unless certain exceptions apply.

Functional Purpose

Performs a variety of clerk duties required to process mail using automated mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Makes one or more sortations of outgoing and/or incoming mail using the appropriate sort program or manual distribution scheme.


• On a rotation basis, performs duties such as loading mail onto automated equipment, monitoring the flow of mail, and sweeping separated mail from bins stackers.


• Prepares the work area, ensuring all necessary support equipment and materials are in place.


• Removes sorted mail from bins or separations and places it into appropriate trays or containers for further processing or dispatch.


• May perform duties such as providing service at the public window, maintaining records of mail, and recording and billing mail requiring special service.


• Follows established safe work methods, procedures, and safety precautions.

Physical Requirements:

• Duties are physically demanding, requiring moderate to heavy lifting, carrying, prolonged standing, walking, and reaching.


• PSEs may be required to handle heavy sacks of mail/parcels, sort and distribute incoming/outgoing mail, and work at a service window selling postal products and services.

Supervision

Supervisor of the unit to which assigned.

Requirements

BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD 2315_PSE (2395-0018)

• No separately evaluated knowledge, skill, or ability requirements.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must successfully complete the Virtual Entry Assessment – MP (476).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and the handling of heavy containers of mail and parcels weighing up to 70 pounds are required.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: Mail Processing Clerks must adhere to Postal Service policies for personal conduct, including wearing a uniform when required.

Important Information

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the closing date. Veterans’ preference documentation must be attached if applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process. Requests can be made by applicants or by someone on their behalf.

Fair Chance Act: The Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiring into criminal history before a conditional offer of employment is made. Complaints can be filed with the Postal Service within 30 days of the alleged violation.

Special Note: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.