Mail Manager (Motor Vehicle Operator).

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) is seeking an Official Mail Manager for HQ INSCOM to develop and implement command-wide mail policies in line with USPS, DoD, and Army requirements.

The role includes COR duties for meter rental and USPS postage contracts, and leadership of the mail program's security and efficiency. You will oversee postal equipment, financial resources, and provide guidance to personnel, ensuring regulatory compliance and cost-effective operations across

Qualifications

• Experience applying established postal regulations and security procedures.
• Experience tracking postal expenditures and maintaining accountability for funds.
• Experience operating postage equipment and related postal devices.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Official Mail Manager for HQ INSCOM and develops mail policies.
• Acts as COR for mail meter rental and USPS postage contracts.
• Oversees postal equipment usage including metering and X-ray machines.
• Manages official mail program finances and cost controls.
• Maintains and safeguards postal equipment hand receipts.
• Evaluates operations and recommends improvements for compliance.
• Provides guidance and training on mail procedures to HQ INSCOM staff.
• Coordinates mail security with COOP and anti-terrorism teams.
• Operates government vehicle for daily mail runs and deliveries.
• Loads/unloads mail up to 70 pounds; completes trip tickets and inspections.

Skills

Postal regulations experience

Postal security procedures

Expenditure tracking

Vehicle operation

Contract management

Tools

Postage meters

Job description

• Serves as the Official Mail Manager for HQ INSCOM and develops and implements command-wide mail policies and procedures in accordance with applicable USPS, DoD, and Army requirements.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for mail meter rental and USPS postage contracts, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Oversees and directs the use of postal equipment, including postage metering and X-ray machines, to meet changing workloads and operational requirements.
• Manages the official mail program's financial resources by reviewing postal expenditures, mail service costs, reimbursable accounts, and postage meter balances to ensure proper accountability and cost-effective use of funds.
• Serves as the hand receipt holder for assigned postal equipment and supplies and ensures equipment is properly maintained and safeguarded.
• Evaluates official mail operations, conducts internal inspections, and recommends changes to improve mail services, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance throughout the Command.
• Serves as the technical advisor on official mail matters and provides guidance, training, and briefings to HQ INSCOM and subordinate command personnel on proper mail procedures.
• Coordinates the Mail and Distribution Center security program with INSCOM Continuity of Operations (COOP), antiterrorism, and other security representatives to ensure mail operations comply with applicable security requirements.
• Operates a government motor vehicle on daily mail runs to pick up and deliver official mail, including classified mail, between the U.S. Post Office, HQ INSCOM, and satellite facilities.
• Loads and unloads mail and packages weighing up to 70 pounds and completes required trip tickets, vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance records, and accident documentation.

Duties

• Serves as the Official Mail Manager for HQ INSCOM and develops and implements command-wide mail policies and procedures in accordance with applicable USPS, DoD, and Army requirements.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for mail meter rental and USPS postage contracts, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Oversees and directs the use of postal equipment, including postage metering and X-ray machines, to meet changing workloads and operational requirements.
• Manages the official mail program's financial resources by reviewing postal expenditures, mail service costs, reimbursable accounts, and postage meter balances to ensure proper accountability and cost-effective use of funds.
• Serves as the hand receipt holder for assigned postal equipment and supplies and ensures equipment is properly maintained and safeguarded.
• Evaluates official mail operations, conducts internal inspections, and recommends changes to improve mail services, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance throughout the Command.
• Serves as the technical advisor on official mail matters and provides guidance, training, and briefings to HQ INSCOM and subordinate command personnel on proper mail procedures.
• Coordinates the Mail and Distribution Center security program with INSCOM Continuity of Operations (COOP), antiterrorism, and other security representatives to ensure mail operations comply with applicable security requirements.
• Operates a government motor vehicle on daily mail runs to pick up and deliver official mail, including classified mail, between the U.S. Post Office, HQ INSCOM, and satellite facilities.
• Loads and unloads mail and packages weighing up to 70 pounds and completes required trip tickets, vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance records, and accident documentation.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a T5 (or equivalent level) investigation with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• Must be qualified to operate Government motor vehicles in accordance with current standards and guidelines, and must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state issued civilian driver's license.
• Must be able to handle and lift objects weighing up to 70 pounds with repeated walking, bending and climbing.
• Pre-employment physical examination is required for this position.
• Temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required 15% or less of the time.
• All INSCOM staff may be subject to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis to perform mission essential functions as determined by management.
• Meet USPS and DoD requirements for the handling of sensitive materials.
• Must have never been removed for cause from work in a postal, mail, or other communications activity.
• Required to submit Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I) upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 15 May 2024.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

To Qualify Based On Your Experience, Your Resume Must Describe At Least One Year Of Experience Which Prepared You To Do The Work In This Job. Specialized Experience Is Defined As

• Experience applying established postal regulations and security procedures when handling official or sensitive mail. AND
• Experience tracking postal expenditures to maintain accountability for official mail funds. AND
• Experience operating postage equipment to process official mail.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GG/GS-07 grade/level in the federal service or GG/GS-08 equivalent outside the federal service.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Accountability
• Program Management
• Technical Competence
• Vehicle Operation

Who May Apply

• 10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating
• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• 5-Point Veterans' Preference
• Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Prior Federal Service Employee
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position

Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

Education

NOTE: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• This position requires a 2 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a T5 (or equivalent level) investigation with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security clearance.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a General Administration and Management Career Program position aligned under the Human Capital & Resource Management (HC/RM) Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay.
• Advance in Hire (AIH) may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentive may be authorized when determined to be in the best interest of the government.
• Student Loan Repayment is not authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.