PART-TIME Postal Clerk

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Postal Clerk

Department/Division: Postal Department

Status: Part-time / Hourly

Supervisor: Post Office Manager

Subordinates: None

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Post Office Manager, provide administrative supportfor daily Postal operations by providing customer service at the department andsorting, collecting, and delivering mail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Postal Clerk sorts mail, including letters, bills, advertisements, andpackages. These tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner with theutmost confidentiality and adhere to Federal Law when dealing with mail. ThePostal Clerk provides customer service and handles supplies for the postaloffice.The Postal Clerk sells stamps and mail envelopes and boxes in the postoffice. They also weigh packages to determine postage and check that packagesare in satisfactory condition for mailing. The Postal Clerk registers,certifies, and insures mail and answers questions about postage rates, postoffice boxes, mailing restrictions, and other postal matters.Postal Clerk loads and unloads postal trucks and moves mail around the postoffice. The Postal Clerk starts work at the post office early in the morning.Besides delivering and collecting mail, the Postal Clerk collects money forpostage-due and COD (cash-on-delivery) fees and obtains signed receipts forregistered, certified, and insured mail. Must be able to answer customers'questions about postal regulations and services and provide change-of-addresscards and other postal forms when requested.They may have to deal with upset customers, stand for long periods, and beheld accountable for an assigned stock of stamps and funds. The Postal Clerk mayhave to move heavy sacks of mail. Daily job duties include these repetitivemovements, as well as constant lifting and bending. The Postal Clerk must bephysically fit to conduct daily duties. There are no specific educationrequirements; however, the applicant must have a good command of the Englishlanguage. Upon being hired, the new Postal Clerk will be trained on the job bythe Post Office Manager.Perform other Postal duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

Be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship withTribal officials, employees, and the general public.Must be able to communicate effectively orally writing to all levels ofmanagement and the general public.Must be able to perform duties independently, establish office efficiency,and set priorities in order to meet deadlines. Adhere to Federal Law in dealingwith U.S. Mail (18 U.S. Code 1705)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduate or equivalent education (GED).Must have a valid California Driver's License in good standing.Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace (includingmarijuana) as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians.Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.Must pass a background check.Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will givehiring preference to fully qualified applicants who are Pala Tribal Members.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the PalaBand of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.

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