Mail Clerk/Messenger

Government of the Virgin Islands; Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Virgin Islands, Judicial Branch, is seeking a Messenger to support retrieval, distribution, and processing of mail, packages, and records across facilities. The role involves delivering to court offices and other entities using various transportation modes and minor clerical tasks.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least one year of driving experience in a business setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least 1 year of experience operating a passenger car, van, or light truck in a business setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of local geography and traffic regulations.
• Ability to operate a postage meter and learn messenger routes.
• Ability to maintain records, pay attention to details, and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds of mail stations and deliver mail, packages, and records.
• Operate and maintain postal meter.
• Plan efficient delivery routes and organize deliveries.
• Track and log mail deliveries and obtain required signatures.
• Safely operate vehicles and transport court personnel when needed.
• Perform office or clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Local geography knowledge

Traffic regulations

Postage meter operation

Clerical tasks

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Postal meter

Vehicle operation

Job description

This is routine and repetitive work in the retrieval, distribution and processing of mail, packages, records, or materials within and between the Judicial Branch facilities and other public and private entities using various modes of transportation (foot, automobile, or public transportation). Work involves routine vehicle operation and minor clerical work.

A messenger typically works in a large complex, delivering records, mail, supplies, or books. Delivery requests are usually in the form of verbal instructions as to the organizational unit or person to whom delivery is to be made. Supervision is received from an administrative supervisor who reviews work.(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Makes rounds of mail stations in assigned areas; picks up mail packages and records for delivery; stamps and seals mail; and deposits these to designated areas and/or runs errands as directed.
• Operates and maintains postal meter.
• Plans the most efficient and expedient delivery route from place to place; organizes deliveries accordingly.
• Tracks and maintains a log of mail, obtaining required signatures and/or payments at time of delivery and for reconciliation purposes.
• Processes outgoing mail.
• Safely operates passenger vehicle in making deliveries to and receiving from other court offices and or entities. Maintains vehicle in a safe and clean condition.
• Performs or schedules standard maintenance on vehicles including checking daily for gasoline, oil, battery, tires, and general running conditions, notifying immediate supervisor of any areas of concern.
• Unloads items from large trucks and loads them onto smaller vehicles for delivery.
• Responsible for transporting court personnel at times.
• May perform office, clerical, and other related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

A high school diploma and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the operation of a passenger car, van or light pick-up truck in a commercial or business setting.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have general knowledge of the locality in which work is performed.
• Knowledge of local traffic regulations.
• Ability to operate postage meter.
• Ability to learn departmental messenger routes and schedules.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations and to write legibly.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, pay attention to details.
• Ability to operate an automobile safely and efficiently.
• Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks readily and to adhere to a prescribed routine.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, stayed organized, and show initiative.
• Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure and protected.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.