Mail Room Clerk

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is looking for a Mail Room Clerk to support Mail Room Operations at government facilities. Responsibilities include handling the receipt and dispatch of mail, managing locator operations, and ensuring compliance with USPS and federal standards.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, knowledge of USPS requirements, and the ability to lift packages. Competitive benefits include medical, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Knowledge sufficient to maintain locator files and directories.
• Ability to receive, sort, and dispatch mail by category.
• Physical ability to lift heavy packages.

Responsibilities

• Perform services for Mail Room Operations.
• Handle receipt and dispatch of mail.
• Manage directory and locator operations.

Skills

Knowledge of organization procedures

Knowledge of USPS and Federal requirements

Ability to sort and dispatch mail

Ability to maintain an automated database

Knowledge of postal regulations

Ability to comply with mail receptacle procedures

Physical ability to lift up to 70 pounds

Possession of a valid driver's license

Ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Building People, LLC seeks a Mail Room Clerk to perform services necessary to support Mail Room Operations at government facilities in a manner that produces efficient, secure storage and delivery of mail. The Mail Room Clerk handles receipt and dispatch of mail, manages directory and locator operations, sorts incoming and outgoing official mail, and complies with all applicable U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and Federal Government standards and procedures. This position requires physical ability to lift heavy packages and maintain a professional, detail-oriented work ethic in a secure federal environment.

Required Experience & Skills

• Knowledge of organization procedures sufficient to maintain locator files, directories, and similar support materials
• Knowledge of USPS and Federal requirements related to processing and dispatching all types of outgoing mail, packages, and materials
• Ability to receive, sort, and dispatch mail by category, including form type, special action, kind of issuance, originator, location, subject matter, or type of correspondence
• Ability to maintain an automated database that includes records of each customer served
• Knowledge of procedural instructions and postal regulations
• Ability to comply with procedures for issuance, maintenance, and withdrawal of mail receptacles
• Physical ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Possession of a valid state and government driver's license
• All personnel must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Prior experience in a federal government mail room or secure mail handling environment
• Familiarity with Federal law enforcement agency mail handling procedures
• Experience redirecting and forwarding mail in accordance with USPS, DOJ, and agency standards

Required Education

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Preferred Education

• Associate's degree or relevant post-secondary coursework in business administration, logistics, or a related field

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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