Mail Specialist #486 Job in Washington DC, DC

Required Work Experience

• 1-3 years mail room experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Knowledge in Microsoft products.
• Ability to learn basic U.S. Postal Service Regulations.
• Ability to learn and adhere to safety precautions associated with a mail facility operation.
• Ability to obtain pulmonary, x-ray and respiratory fit certifications.
• Ability to work in an air-controlled environment while properly don/doffing personal protective equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of mail room operational procedures including U.S. Postal Service regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety precautions associated with the operation of a mail facility.
• Ability to obtain and maintain pulmonary, x-ray, and respiratory fit certifications.
• Ability to work in an air-controlled environment and properly don/doff personal protective equipment.
• Ability to learn to safely operate an x-ray machine.
• Ability to operate and accurately enter information into a computer, handheld device and cellular phone and mail processing equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, and others encountered during the shift.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow directives and standard operating procedures.

Working Conditions

• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• Stand/sit for extended periods of time in a negative air environment.
• Lift and carry/share weight up to 100 lbs.
• Operates mail/package processing equipment and machinery as needed.
• Ability to wear PPE for extended lengths.
• May occasionally work nights and/or weekends to handle backlog of mail received.
• Using cleaning implements.
• Employee is required to wear a uniform.

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Email

employment@saa.senate.gov

Address

U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001