Mail Carrier-Driver

Highline Community College; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Highline College in Des Moines, WA, seeks a part-time classified Mail Clerk (50% FTE) to operate campus mail, sort and deliver items, and support package processing. The role reports to Administrative Service Manager and requires basic computer skills and the ability to work Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

to 2:00 p.m. The position emphasizes adherence to USPS rules, safety procedures, confidentiality, and teamwork in a busy office/warehouse environment; applicants must lift 35–70 pounds and

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Valid unrestricted Washington State Driver's license at time of hire.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions such as rain, fog, ice, snow, wind and extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to move and lift objects weighing approximately 35-70 pounds with or without assistance on a routine basis.
• Must be able to work standing or walking for four or more hours per day.
• Must have ability to speak, read andwritein English.

Responsibilities

• Operate computerized mailing equipment, classifies, rates and meters mail according to USPS and courier regulations while following departmental policies.
• Sort mail and packages by name, department or mailstop.
• Delivers campus mail and packages on a specific route within a specified time while operating electric cart.
• Package, rate and create shipping documents for express and ground shipments.
• Types shipping labels and air bills and supporting commercial invoice documents and prints carrier reports.
• Prepares mail for bulk mailings using tabbing, addressing and counting equipment.
• Maintain postage records and reports, including receiving log, postage meter activity, and computer generated postage reports.
• Performs service checks on vehicles and reports problems to Supervisor.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Skills

USPS regulations

Courier operations

Mail sorting

Vehicle operation

Confidentiality

Safety procedures

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Salary Information

The above salary range reflects the starting step (Step C) Range 38 and ending step (Step M) salary for this classified position and includes a 5% King County compensation provision. As a new employed classified employee, based on annual increments, it will take 5 years to reach Step L on the salary schedule, 11 years to reach step M on the salary schedule. This does not reflect any contractual changes, legislative mandated salary increases or Cost of Living Increases (COLA's) that may be approved in the future.

Position Details

This position is a classified part-time .50FTE position (20 hours per week), is benefit eligible, and is eligible for overtime. The anticipated hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Under the direction of the Administrative Service Manager, this position will:

• Operating computerized mailing equipment, classifies, rates and meters mail according to U.S. Postal and courier regulations while following departmental policies;
• Sortsmail and packages byname, department or mailstop;
• Delivers campus mail and packages on a specific route within a specified time while operating electric cart;
• Package, rate and create shipping documents for express and ground shipments;
• Types shipping labels and air bills and supporting commercial invoice documents and prints carrier reports;
• Prepares mail for bulk mailings using tabbing, addressing and counting equipment. Sorts mailing according to USPSguidelines. Calculates postage and completes USPSPostage Statements for Bulk Mail EntryUnit;
• Maintain postage records and reports, including receiving log, postage meter activity, and computer generated postage reports. Report discrepancies to Supervisor;
• Performs service checks on vehicles:Plugs charger into electric carts at end of daily shift. Notes and reports any problems to Supervisor;
• Perform related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Applies U. S. Postal Service and courier regulations, HCC and departmental policies and procedures to make decisions and perform work duties;
• Follows established Safety procedures;
• Ability to support teamwork and cooperation in the work unit and between departments; and ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Must maintain highest level of confidentiality at all times;
• Works under the guidelines of a specified daily schedule and receives daily assignments from the supervisor beyond the routine schedule;
• Ability to safely use moving/loading equipment such as hand trucks, dollies and mail carts;
• Basic knowledge of computer operations including Windows, Word, Outlook and Excel;
• Work will take place within the office/warehouse environment and outdoors approximately 5 hours daily;
• Off campus deliveries may be assigned on an as needed basis or backup;
• Ability to safely operate electric carts on campus pathways.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation or equivalent; AND
• Possessionof a valid unrestricted Washington State Driver's license at time of hire; AND
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions such as rain, fog, ice, snow, wind and extreme temperatures; AND
• Must be able to move and lift objects weighing approximately 35-70 pounds with or without assistance on a routine basis; AND
• Must be able to work standing or walking for four or more hours per day; AND
• Must have ability to speak, read andwritein English.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

THE COLLEGE

Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes.

MISSION AND VISION

As an essential part of our mission and vision, diversity, equity and inclusion are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• National Criminal Background Check may be required;
• This position is covered under the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA) bargaining agreement.

HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects all cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at [phone]. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

TITLE IX POLICY

Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/. The College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.