Mail Room Clerk

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in France; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 16.000 - 21.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Mission Germany in Berlin is seeking a part-time Mail Room Clerk to handle mail, assist customers at the mail service window, and ensure accurate dispatch and sorting of correspondence. The role requires good command of English and prior clerical experience.

One year of related experience is expected, with a high school diploma or equivalent. A Top Secret clearance will be needed for employment, with candidate readiness emphasized during onboarding.

Qualifikationen

• One year of experience in customer care, office assistance, or clerical work.
• Successful completion of high school or local equivalent.
• Position requires good working knowledge in English (speaking/reading/writing). This will be tested.

Aufgaben

• Receive, dispatch, sort, and distribute mail from multiple sources.
• Serve customers at the Mailroom service window and answer inquiries.
• Handle local and international mail, DPO mail, pouch material, and courier items.

Kenntnisse

Customer care

Office assistance

Clerical work

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Announcement Number: Berlin-2026-118 Hiring Agency: Embassy Berlin Position Title: Mail Room Clerk - Open to U.S. Citizens Eligible Family Members Open Period: 09/04/2026 -09/21/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1 Series/Grade: FP - 0130 9 Salary: USD $21,335/Per Year Work Schedule: Part-time - Promotion Potential: FP-9

Duty Location(s): 2 VacancyinBerlin, GM Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section 000-000-0000 [e-mail]

Overview

Hiring Path: Custom Announcement (not open to the public) Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 09. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. • U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies Candidate must be listed on travel orders (or similar) of a sponsoring employee who is assigned (not TDY) to U.S. Mission Germany under Chief of Mission authority.

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance Appointment Type Temporary Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed 5 years

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

• Part Time (20 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

The Mailroom Clerk receives, dispatches, sorts, and distributes mail from multiple sources. These include but are not limited to local and international mail, Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) mail, diplomatic pouch material, and commercial courier services. The incumbent spends a large percentage of the time serving customers at the Mailroom service window. The incumbent is supervised by the Mailroom Supervisor with overall supervision by S/GSO or designee. S/he must be able to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.

EXPERIENCE: Please address this factor in your ERA application under major duties and responsibilities.

One year of experience in customer care, office assistance, or clerical work

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Please address this factor in your ERA application under major duties and responsibilities.

One year of experience in customer care, office assistance, or clerical work

Education Requirements:

Successful completion of high school or local equivalent

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Position requires good working knowledge in English (speaking/reading/writing). THIS WILL BE TESTED.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certifications.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Benefits: Agency Benefits:

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

• 1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• 2. AEFM / USEFM
• 3. FS on LWOP **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”),Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link .

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Top secret security clearance.

Important Information - read before you continue with your application.

• We do not accept resumes, curriculum vitas (CVs) or cover letters. These will not be considered as a part of the application.
• You must complete the ERA Application Form and provide as much detailed information, as possible. Only the information listed in the ERA application form will be used to determine your eligibility and whether you meet the position requirements (education, work experience and knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as language).
• Documents : please upload all requested and applicable documents that HR has listed for each vacancy. If not specified further within the vacancy announcement, all applications have to be accompanied at a minimum by the universal set of required documents such as educational certificates (please refer to the advertised specific education requirements), copy of passport and work permit/residence permit, if required. Failure to upload the required documents will disqualify your application from further consideration .
• Candidate must be listed on travel orders (or similar) of a sponsoring employee who is assigned (not TDY) to U.S. Mission Germany under Chief of Mission authority (candidates whose sponsor falls under SOFA are not eligible).

For current employees of the U.S. Mission or Eligible Family Members (EFMs) the same standard rules for submitting applications as listed above apply. EFMs are required to upload specific documentation (travel orders, SF-50s, DD-214 in lieu of passport and residence/work permit) verifying EFM status and possible preferences in hiring.

Please list all applicable experience, including past and current Embassy and Consulate experience, for each application. Your application will need to be able to merit review for eligibility and qualifications by recruitment committees and/or the applicable bureau in Washington.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
• Proof of Secondary Education (please attach under "High School Diploma or equivalent")

Next Steps

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name).