South San Francisco, CA April 2, 2016 
We are often asked about job opportunities and we regularly share leads we receive from local employers. We also access Jobs Indeed, a wonderful resource we highly recommend. The filters on the menu allow you to search for specific jobs, locations, pay, hours, etc. We share a handful of these potential jobs on our Facebook page time to time and below are a few we shared today. To access Jobs Indeed directly to set up your own personalized search CLICK HERE.
Office Support Series County of San Mateo San Mateo County, CA
$3,002 – $4,316 a month – Full-time, Temporary MORE INFO CLICK HERE
Are you a motivated self-starter committed to providing first-rate customer service? Do you enjoy being in a support role, working with dedicated professionals helping others and the community? If so, we want you!
The County of San Mateo is currently recruiting for its Office Support Series. These positions are critical to the success of our County departments, often serving as the public’s first contact. Throughout the County, Office Support staff is depended upon to provide professional, accurate and responsive customer service and administrative support.
The Office Support Series is comprised of three positions (levels) which are described below. To streamline the recruitment process, promote a positive candidate experience, and have lists continually available to hiring managers, we are recruiting for these positions through one recruitment/announcement and test all applicants through a same-day, progressive testing process.
Applicants only need to apply once for all three positions. Placement on the eligible lists for the following positions will be based on the applicant’s performance in the written exam. Please refer to the Application/Examination section for important information about the examination process.
Examples Of Duties:
The Office Support Series levels include:
Office Assistant I/II ($3,002 – $4,316/month) positions exist in most County departments and provide a variety of routine and basic office support tasks. Typical duties include receiving, screening and referring visitors and calls; typing and proofing reports; data entry and look-up; researching information and collecting data as directed; coordinating and taking minutes at meetings; making travel arrangements for staff; ordering supplies; sorting mail; and performing other duties as assigned. A typical way to qualify for this level is through one year of clerical or office support experience in a business office.
Public Services Specialists ($3,622 – $4,527/month) are employed Countywide performing receptionist functions and serve as the first contact for callers and visitors. Duties include greeting and directing visitors; screening and referring calls using a multi-line telephone system; giving directions and answering questions regarding County services sometimes under difficult, strained and stressful circumstances; receiving, sorting and forwarding department mail; maintaining office logs and staff calendars; and occasionally performing a variety of routine or specialized office support tasks as assigned. Designated bilingual Public Services Specialist positions also provide oral and verbal translations and receive additional pay in the amount of $45 or $60 bi-weekly. One year of reception or telephone operations experience OR two years of general clerical or office support experience is a typical way to qualify for this level.
Office Specialists ($3,811 – $4,763/month) provide complex, technical or specialized office support work and are assigned the more difficult office support tasks. Job duties require incumbents in the position to exercise independent judgment and apply technical skills/knowledge specific to the department or project to which assigned. Office Specialists research and assemble data and information necessary to complete forms or reports; interpret policies, rules and regulations when responding to inquiries from the public or other County staff; maintain departmental files; train and/or direct the work of staff on a project or relief basis; and perform office assistant and related duties as assigned. Successful applicants for this level have one year of advanced, senior level clerical experience in a business office setting.
Qualifications:
The Office Support Series requires successful applicants to have:
Knowledge of: Relevant policies and procedures; office administrative practices and procedures, including filing, record keeping, and the operation of standard office equipment; basic business data processing principles; business letter writing and standard document formatting; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; business arithmetic; and effective techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone
Skill/Ability to: Perform detailed office support work accurately; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; compose routine correspondence; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; prioritize work; maintain files and records; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
Office Specialist positions also require skill and ability to read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures; use sound independent judgment within established guidelines; prepare correspondence from brief instructions; and perform calculations with speed and accuracy.
Public Services Specialists also need to have the skill and ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers, including in difficult and/or strained circumstances; determine the nature of a call or visit and recommend appropriate actions or solutions; interpret, apply and explain complex rules, policies and procedures; type with sufficient speed and accuracy to complete forms and prepare basic correspondence and records; and operate a multi-line telephone system.
Note: Some departments may require applicants pass a background investigation as a qualification for employment.
The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Application/Examination:
Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County’s website, you may click the ‘Apply’ button above. If you are not on the County’s website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE EXAMINATION
The examination will consist of a written exam for Office Assistant (weight: 100%), Office Specialist (weight: 100%), and Public Services Specialist (weight: 100%).
The written exam will be conducted on April 23, 2016. Applicants will be scheduled for a written exam that includes two parts.
Part I will assess applicants’ eligibility for the Office Assistant level. Applicants who pass this part will be placed on the eligible list for Office Assistant and scored for Part II.
Part II will assess applicants’ eligibility for the Office Specialist level. Only applicants who pass Part I will be scored for Part II . Applicants who pass Part II will also be placed on the eligible list for Office Specialist and Public Services Specialist. NOTE: Notices for your written exam score will be sent the week of May 9, 2016.
To prepare for the written exam applicants are encouraged to visit libraries or bookstores to read literature on how to take written tests and interviews for government jobs. The County does not provide study guides and does not recommend nor endorse specific books to read. Job seekers should ask the librarians or store managers for guidance in selecting appropriate study aids.
NOTIFICATION OF APPLICANTS
Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the tests, which will be given in San Mateo County, California. Notifications will be sent via e-mail. Please make sure to monitor your email carefully, including spam messages. It is the applicants’ responsibility to notify the County Human Resources Department at (650) 363-4343 if their appointment notices for the written examination or the panel interview are not received 5 working days prior to the event.
Applicants must participate at their own expense and must adhere to the dates listed below. Applicant requests for alternate test dates will not be granted. Accommodations for special medical conditions will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be requested through the Human Resources Department at (650) 363-4343 as soon as possible.
~ KEY DATES ~
Final Filing Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016
Written Exam: Saturday, April 23, 2016
The online application system will promptly close the job posting just before midnight on Thursday April 7, 2016. Plan accordingly. Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your application.
The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the time frame will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly.
Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application.
San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
HR Contact: Debbie Kong (091815) (Office Assistant I/II-E334/E335, Office Specialist-E337, and Public Services Specialist-E368)
###
Dog & Cat Daycare Pet Handler at PAWINTON SSF To Apply CLICK HERE
$11 an hour
Duties include:
*Running a playgroup of 15-20 dogs
*Cleaning up after the dogs
*Cleaning the facility
*Sanitizing and prepping dog and cat suites
*Feeding dogs and cats
*Medicating dog and cats
*Laundry
*Learning about dog behaviors
*Memorizing dogs names and behaviors
*Light bathing of dogs
*Being a team player
*Being punctual for your shifts
To apply, please send in your resume and cover letter describing why you think you would be a good fit for the position.
We are currently holding interviews this week.
Pay begins at $11.00 hour with advancement opportunities.
###
Legislative Clerk City & County of San Francisco 16 reviews – San Francisco, CA
$33.25 – $40.43 an hour More Info CLICK HERE
Introduction
This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with Rule 111A of the San Francisco Civil Service Commission Rules.
Position Description:
The 8118 Legislative Clerk is responsible for performing highly responsible and difficult clerical work that involves extensive knowledge of departmental functions and the legislative process. Duties include serving as the department’s primary public contact to explain important and specialized information related to proposed legislation appeal submissions, and processing and examining legislative files for completeness before they are ready for the appropriate legislative action.
Under general supervision, the 8118 Legislative Clerk performs specialized clerical work evaluating and preparing proposed legislation for processing by the Office of the Clerk of the Board and for consideration and action by the Board of Supervisors. This position is responsible for carrying out and explaining existing methods and procedures relative to the initiation of proposed legislation, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, making regular contact with City departments and outside individuals to obtain and furnish information on specialized legislative matters, Board Agenda preparation, and collecting and reviewing technical legislative documents for completeness and accuracy.
Example of Important and Essential Duties:
The essential functions of the Legislative Clerk include, but are not limited to, the following:
Receives and screens proposed legislation submitted to the Clerk’s office for completeness, form, content and attachments; registers and assigns file numbers to such documents; types and sets up appropriate files; and routes proposed legislation to appropriate committee.
In conjunction with the Assistant Clerks, is responsible in ensuring that submitted legislation is in compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, Board Rules and Office Policies and Procedures before all legislative files are ready for appropriate legislative action (Board Rule 2.8).
Accurately creates summaries of proposed legislation for appropriate calendars, and ensures the relevant information is contained therein.
Contacts and follows up with departments and other sources to obtain required attachments or documents missing from proposals, and assures such attachments and documents are submitted before an item is submitted for a draft agenda.
Prepares, publishes and posts noticing requirements for specialized legislative matters.
Communicates with various departments and others regarding obtaining amendments or other changes in legislation within the prescribed deadlines pursuant to the guidelines and Code provisions.
Provides and receives information to and from departments and the general public regarding the status of legislative matters.
Independently composes and types correspondence relative to office operations, requiring knowledge of operations and regulations, for department and Supervisors offices prior to providing it to the Clerk of the Board for signature and/or approval.
Serves as responsible party in department for receiving and administrating appeals to the Board of Supervisors and providing departmental policy guidance to the public throughout the appeal process.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of progressively responsible and diversified clerical and typing experience, preferably performing clerical work for a legislative or policy making body, or a closely related legal field, AND Ability to type 50 wpm.
Verification of Typing Abilities: Candidates must submit certification of their typing abilities. Certificates must be dated within the past six months.
Verification of Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying experience at any point in the application, examination or departmental selection process. Verification of experience, when requested, must be on the employer’s letterhead and must show the name of the applicant, job title(s), duties, dates of service, and must be signed by the employer. City employment may be verified by submitting a performance evaluation in lieu of other verification. City and County employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will only be allowed if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules. Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain. Waiver requests will not automatically be granted, but will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Additional Requirements: Ability to work in a standard office environment which may involve prolonged sitting, bending and operation of typing, word processing and other office equipment; and ability to work outside normal business hours and evening meetings when necessary. Ability to adapt to change, work as part of a team. Must be able to effectively manage stressful situations.
Desirable Qualifications:
Ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy environment while keeping tight timelines.
Ability to prioritize and to act with only general direction.
Strong organizational and people skills.
Demonstrated ability to use computer applications, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and the internet to develop, prepare and/or maintain correspondence, reports and other documentation.
Experience writing accurate, well organized and grammatically correct documents, which include, but are not limited to letters, memoranda and reports.
Exercise sound judgment to make decisions, and appropriately refer issues to manager when needed.
How To Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to register an account (if you have not already done so) and begin the application process.
Select the desired job announcement
Select “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information
Select either “I am a New User” if you have not previously registered, or “I have Registered Previously”
Computers are available for the public (from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco.
Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com).
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification, or may lead to lower scores.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Christine Cayabyab , by telephone at (415) 554-7707 , or by email at christine.cayabyab@sfgov.org .
Selection Procedures
Screening Committee: (Weight: Qualifying)
In the event of a large number of qualified applicants, a committee of experts may evaluate the qualifications as described on the application materials of each candidate who has met the minimum qualifications for the position. Additional information may be requested at that time to assist in the screening process. Only the most qualified candidates will continue in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the process, and the decisions of the screening committee are final.
Supplemental Questionnaire: (Weight: 70%)
Applicants will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire that must be submitted during the online application process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided in the application and supplemental questionnaire to determine their possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work in positions of Class 8118 Legislative Assistant (listed above) and their final score and rank on the eligible list.
A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation in order to be invited to participate in the Performance and Oral Examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process.
(Note: All relevant experience, education, and/or training must be posted on the application employment record(s) in order to be properly reviewed and evaluated to receive a final score and rank during rating process. Please do not submit a resume in lieu of completing the electronic job application. All statements made on the application and supplemental application are subject to verification. Information on the application and supplemental application may be made available to the hiring department.)
Performance Exam: (Weight: 30%)
Applicants will be tested to determine their relative knowledge, skill and ability levels in job-related areas. These may include, but are not limited to: knowledge of clerical techniques and methods; ability to write clearly and effectively; ability to type.
Applicants must achieve a passing score on the oral and performance examination in order to be ranked and placed on the eligible list. The department may administer additional selection procedures upon certification in order to make a final hiring decision.
Conviction History
As a finalist for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist . If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances, such as:
Candidates applying for positions with the Unified School District and the Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.
Candidates applying for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164.
Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City.
If you are selected as a finalist, the hiring department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
Disaster Service Workers
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Conclusion
Notes
Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Three (RO3) Scores. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.
Eligible List: The eligible list resulting from this examination is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#eligiblelists
Employment, Character and Background Investigation: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#Employmentbackground
General Information concerning CCSF Employment Policies and Procedures: Important Employment Information for the CCSF can be obtained at http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20 or hard copy at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco.
Terms of Announcement: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx…
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods, and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at www.jobaps.com/sf .
Copies of Application Documents: Applicants should keep copies of all documents submitted, as these will not be returned. http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#copies
Right to Work: All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States. http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#identification
Requests
Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for this job announcement can find information on requesting a reasonable Americans with Disability Act Accommodation at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx…
Veterans Preference: Information regarding requests for Veterans Preference can be found at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#veteranspreference
Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams: Information regarding seniority credit can be found at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#senioritycredit
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination and/or departmental selection process. Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience, or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the CCSF. For more information on verification, please visit the following link: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#verification
Applicants must submit verification only when requested.
Verification of Typing Abilities: Candidates are required to submit certification of their typing abilities by the filing deadline. Certificates must be dated within the past six months.
Verification of Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying experience at any point in the application, examination, or departmental selection process. Verification of experience, when requested, must be on the employer’s letterhead and must show the name of the applicant, job title(s), duties, dates of service, and must be signed by the employer. City employment may be verified by submitting a performance evaluation in lieu of other verification. CCSF employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will only be allowed if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules. Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain. Waiver requests will not automatically be granted, but will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Instructions for Submitting Verification Documents:
Applicants may submit any additional documents by:
Upload the documents through jobaps – you may upload documents by clicking the “Review” tab once you have filled out the online application, then click “Edit”; If requested, applicants may submit verification by one of the following methods: Include a Document Cover Sheet to assist in identifying the class for which you are applying when submitting additional documents using any method below other than method #1 below. The Cover Sheet may be found at http://www.jobaps.com/sf – Select “Choose a Help Topic” then “Print a Document Cover Sheet” – or you may access the Cover Sheet here: http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/doccover.pdf OR
Scan the documents and send as an attachment to christine.cayabyab@sfgov.org
Send the documents via U.S. postal mail to (must be postmarked by the filing deadline): Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Attn: Personnel, City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102; OR
Hand deliver the documents to the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Exam Type: CPE
Issued: April 1, 2016
Micki Callahan
Human Resources Director
Department of Human Resources
Recruitment ID Number: 066507
BOS/CC/554-7707
Benefits
All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009 will be required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund retiree healthcare. In addition, most employees are required to make a member contribution towards retirement, ranging from 7.5%-13.25% of compensation. For more information on these provisions, please contact the personnel office of the hiring agency.
###
PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK United States Postal Service San Francisco, CA
$15.63 an hour To Apply CLICK HERE
United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 10014178
If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the
examination may be limited.
Branch
San Francisco District
Job Posting Period
04/01/2016 – 04/06/2016
This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being
invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.
Job Title
PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK
Facility Location
Position(s) may be at any of the following offices:
SAN FRANCISCO PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION CENTER
1300 EVANS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94188
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
660 WEST FIELD RD, SAN FRANCISCO, 94128-9991
1625 ROLLINS ROAD, BURLINGAME, CA 94188
CONTACT INFORMATION: gregory.p.bradley@usps.gov
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.
SALARY RANGE: $15.63 per hour paid bi-weekly
FINANCE NUMBER: 56789
BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a non-career position, which may lead to a career position depending on organizational
needs. Limited benefits include paid time off at the rate of 1 hour for every 20 paid hours, and pay raises. After one year of
service, PSEs may be eligible for health insurance under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with a Postal
Service premium contribution for APWU CDHP, dental and vision insurance through the Federal Employees Dental and
Vision Insurance Program, and long term care insurance through the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program.
Persons Eligible to Apply
All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United
States. Applicants must be available for screening activities, including an interview. 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/employment to be considered for this employment opportunity. You must
have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and
background checks will be conveyed by email. Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list to allow
all correspondences to be received.
@usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com
EXAM REQUIRED: If you are invited to take this test, instructions regarding the exam process will be sent to you via email.
Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions carefully so you can be
considered for this employment opportunity.
NOTICE SCREENINGS REQUESTED: You may receive multiple requests for background checks in regards to this
employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses
may result in disqualification for this opportunity.
Current non-career Postal Service employees who wish to apply for this vacancy must go to usps.com/employment and use
your existing eCareer Profile to apply. Do not log into LiteBlue; if you logged into LiteBlue, log out and close your browser
before going to usps.com/employment.
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
1. Makes one or more sortations of outgoing and/or incoming mail using the appropriate sort program or manual distribution
scheme.
2. On a rotation basis, performs all of the following duties: loads mail onto automated equipment, culling out non-processable
items; enters sort plan and starts equipment; monitors flow of mail to ensure continuous feed; sweeps separated mail from
bins stackers; and stops equipment when distribution run or operation is completed. Runs machine reports, clears jams and
contacts maintenance for assistance when required.
3. Prepares work area, ensuring all necessary support equipment and materials, including labels, trays, and other
containers, are in place.
4. Removes sorted mail from bins or separations and places into appropriate trays or containers for further processing or
dispatch based on knowledge of operating plans and dispatch schedules, or at the instruction of supervisors or expediters;
may riffle or verify mail to ensure sortation accuracy as needed.
5. In addition, may perform any of the following duties: provide service at public window for non-financial transactions;
maintain records of mails; examine balances in advance deposit accounts; and record and bill mail requiring special service.
6. Follows established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions while performing all duties.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
PSE Mail Processing Clerks perform a variety of clerical duties in mail processing and retail/customer services to support day
to day operations.
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 & distribute incoming/outgoing mail, and work at a service
window selling postal products & services to customers. Applicants must be able to perform the duties of the position with or
without accommodation.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned.
The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:
Requirements
1. Physical Requirements:
Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service’s requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting’s closing date. Applicants claiming veterans’
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans’ preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.