Mail Clerk

Mail Clerk

Salary

$32,698.00 - $52,395.00 Annually

Location

Annapolis, MD

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07643

Department

Central Services

Opening Date

06/12/2024

Closing Date

7/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Position Description

This is clerical work in processing incoming and outgoing mail.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves the responsibility for carrying mail, messages, documents, and other material from one location to another, and involves the use of automotive equipment. Work includes sorting, sealing, weighing, stamping, and preparing for mailing letters, packages, and related materials. Work is performed with some independence within established policies, procedures, and federal postal regulations, and is reviewed by a superior through observation of quality of services rendered.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Picks up, sorts, and prepares incoming letters and packages for delivery.

Sorts, seals, weighs, applies proper postage, and otherwise prepares for mailing letters, packages, and related materials.

Delivers mail, documents, office communications, office supplies, and related materials; drives mail van on deliveries.

Operates postage meter, scales, mail inserters, and various other mailroom and standard office equipment.

Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to learn mailroom duties and the operation of mailroom equipment.

Ability to learn and follow post office rules and regulations.

Ability to make routine arithmetic calculations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education to interpret and follow oral and written instructions and postal regulations; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• One (1) or more years of experience operating various mail room and office equipment

• Work experience in a government environment

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans

• Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO

• Aetna Open Choice PPO

Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)

• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)

• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of $20,000 for employees at no cost.

• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Income Insurance

Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

• Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 5 years

• 13 days

• 5 years to less than 10 years

• 15 days

• 10 years to less than 20 years

• 20 days

20 years or more

• 26 days

• Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement

• Health Care Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction

• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider

• United Legal Benefits
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes

• No

02

Do you possess sufficient education to interpret and follow oral and written instructions and postal regulations?

• Yes

• No

03

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter a description of your specific education and/or training that supports your response to the previous question. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

04

Do you possess a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license?

• Yes

• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter the State, Number, and Class. Please be sure to also enter this information in the "Personal Information" section of your application. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

06

Do you possess one (1) or more years of experience operating various mail room and office equipment?

• Yes

• No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter the job title, the date you started the job, the date you ended the job, the name of the company where you held this job, and your job duties where you gained the experience. Please be sure to also enter this information in the "Work Experience Section" of your application. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

08

Do you possess work experience in a government environment?

• Yes

• No

09

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter the job title, the date you started the job, the date you ended the job, the name of the company where you held this job, and your job duties where you gained the experience. Please be sure to also enter this information in the "Work Experience Section" of your application. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

10

This position is "Safety Sensitive". This means, employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Please check "yes" if you understand this condition of employment.

• Yes

• No

11

Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.

Required Question