Mail Handler (37.5 Hour) #261009-5499TC-100

State of Connecticut; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits overview

Growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

State of Connecticut in Hartford is seeking a Mail Handler to perform mail processing, distribution, and related administrative tasks in a full-time, on-site role.

You will operate postage equipment, weigh mail, and support events, with opportunities for growth and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of USPS regulations, rates, and classes of mail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to use computer software.
• Ability to operate postal processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist and work independently in mail handling, duplication, and records retrieval.
• Support the Operations Unit and State Board meetings.
• Assist staff in setting up for events.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Basic arithmetic

Computer software

Operate postal processing equipment

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Introduction

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is accepting applications for the position of Mail Handler, in Hartford, CT.

We Can Offer You

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Position Details

• Full-time, (37.5 hours)
• First Shift, (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Monday-Friday
• Office/On-site
• Location: Hartford, CT

Position Responsibilities

CSDE is seeking an individual that can both assist and work independently as needed in matters related to mail handling, duplication, and records retrieval from records storage.

Job Functions Will Include

• Supporting the Operations Unit as assigned
• Supporting the State Board of Education’s monthly board meetings
• Assisting staff in setting up for various events

Our ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, experience in mail handling, sorting, distributing, and routing incoming and interoffice mail, and utilizing computer software including Microsoft Office Excel and Outlook.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the receipt, processing, and distribution of mail.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Sorts, distributes, and routes incoming and interoffice mail;
• Operates automatic postage application equipment, mail inserters, and weight scales;
• Weighs and stamps postaged, franked, or metered mail;
• Drives state vehicles in the delivery of United States and interagency mail;
• Picks up and delivers mail at United States Post Offices;
• Signs for insured, certified, registered, and special delivery mail;
• Updates and maintains records;
• Schedules vehicle maintenance;
• Provides postal service assistance to customers;
• May maintain daily cash records;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service regulations, rates, and classes of mail;
• Skills
• oral and written communication skills;
• interpersonal skills;
• Ability to
• follow oral and written instructions;
• perform basic arithmetic computations;
• utilize computer software;
• operate computerized and mechanical postal processing equipment;
• Mechanical ability.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

One (1) year of experience in a mail service or postal operation involving the operation and maintenance of mail service equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mail service coordination
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working with United States Postal Service, FederalExpress, or United Parcel Service requirements
• Experience functioning independently in a fast-paced office environment
• Experience operating computerized and mechanical postal processing equipment

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
• A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weight.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.