MAIL ASSISTANT

Naval Supply Systems Command (DON); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Supply Systems Command (DON) NAVSUP FLC NORVA GF seeks a Mail Assistant to receive, sort, meter postage, and manage the distribution of U.S. Mail, Messenger Mail, and premium services. You will route mail by codes, operate processing equipment, and ensure accountability and security of mail.

Role requires knowledge of USPS/DoD/DON regulations, attention to detail, and ability to work at a Navy base. Occasional travel may be required; position is permanent and GS-6.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized federal experience or education related to postal duties and mail processing.
• Knowledge of USPS, DoD, and DON directives, regulations, and practices.
• Experience accepting, screening, sorting, and distributing mail including registered/certified mail.
• Ability to load/unload mail and operate mail handling equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, collect, meter postage, process, deliver, and direct distribution of incoming and outgoing mail and premium services.
• Determine correct organizational segment and route mail by codes, ZIP codes, or locations.
• Certify and operate high-volume mail processing equipment, electronic postage metering, and related devices.
• Record, control, sort, and dispatch accountable mail and special handling, ensuring SOP compliance.

Skills

Mail processing operations

Federal hiring processes

Attention to detail

USPS/DoD/DON directives knowledge

Education

One year of graduate-level education related to the position

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Mail Assistant of NAVSUP FLC NORVA GF.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Location 2 vacancies in the following locations: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC Norfolk, VA No matching locations found. Work site options

Salary

$51,957 – $67,543 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 6

Promotion potential

6

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0305 Mail And File

Supervisory status

No

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

No

Drug test

No

Security clearance

Secret

This job is open to

Federal employees – Competitive service

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Land and base management

Veterans

Military spouses

Individuals with disabilities

Special authorities

Clarification from the agency

Duties

• You will receive, sort, collect, meter postage, process, deliver, and direct the distribution of incoming and outgoing U.S. Mail, Messenger Mail, DOD/DON Inter-Agency and Messenger Mail and premium services such as FEDEX/UPS/DHL, etc.
• You will determine the correct organizational segment to which mail is addressed and distribute into principal classifications by Identification Mail Code numbers, Zip Codes, locations or similar routing instructions.
• You will certify and operate electronic/automated high volume mail processing equipment, electronic postage metering systems, electronic decision-making scales, and other postal and mail center equipment.
• You will record, control, sort, process, deliver/receive, and dispatch incoming and outgoing Accountable Mail (Registered, Certified, Insured, and Return Receipt for Merchandise) Special Handling, Express Mail, and classified materials.
• You will ensure all incoming and outgoing mail is in adherence with all USPS, DOD/DON, regulations, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Postal Affairs and other applicable guidelines and laws.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications

Your resume must include one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service in the public or private sector. Specialized experience must include the following: 1) Demonstrated knowledge of the United States Postal Service (USPS), Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of the Navy (DON) directives, regulations, laws and practices; 2) Perform a variety of postal duties including acceptance, screening, sorting and distributing incoming mail (USPS, FEDEX, UPS, DHL and other premium carriers), processing and checking of all accountable mail such as registered and certified; receiving, sorting, metering and bundling outgoing mail; 3) Examining all mail material for evidence of tampering, damage, compliance with packaging and labeling requirements; 4) Loading and unloading vehicles with mail in USPS containers such as plastic/cardboard trays and tubs, mail sacks, sealed boxes and parcels.

Education

In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

I have successfully completed one full year of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.