Mail Services Technician (Administrative Assistant II)

Fairfax County Government; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Government is seeking a dedicated Mail Processing Specialist to perform a mix of mail processing, equipment operation, and delivery duties onsite. You will run high-speed mailing equipment, prepare bulk mailings, and provide scheduled delivery to county facilities across the region.

Strong customer service, attention to detail, and safety are essential. The role requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with the possibility of a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year of administrative support experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license for driving county vehicles.
• Criminal background and driving record checks required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mail processing and operate high-speed mailing equipment.
• Prepare bulk mailings and handle interoffice/USPS mail.
• Provide scheduled delivery and pickup services to county facilities across the region.

Skills

Mail Services

Customer Service

Logistics

Delivery Routes

Attention to detail

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inserters

Tabbers

Postage systems

Printers

Delivery vehicles

Job description

Job Announcement

This position performs a combination of mail processing, equipment operation, and delivery services in a team-oriented environment supporting Fairfax County Government. This position operates high-speed mailing equipment, prepares bulk mailings, processes interoffice and USPS mail, and provides scheduled delivery and pickup services to county facilities throughout the region.

Serves as a key operational resource by supporting multiple delivery routes, transporting accountable and time-sensitive mail, and ensuring the accurate and timely distribution of critical communications. Success in this role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, adaptability, and a commitment to safe, efficient operations.

The essential functions of this position require the employee to work onsite at County facilities on a full-time basis.

Note: The assigned functional area(s) for this position are: General administrative assistance and/or mail services.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation and one year of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience performing mail services, courier services, shipping and receiving, logistics, warehouse operations, print production, or related operational support work.
• Experience operating high-speed mail processing equipment (inserters, tabbers, postage systems, printers).
• Experience with USPS mailing standards and bulk mail preparation.
• Experience operating delivery vehicles and supporting multiple delivery routes.
• Experience using package tracking, inventory, or asset management systems.
• Experience working in a government, institutional, or large organizational mail services environment.
• Experience providing direct customer service while supporting internal or external customers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift material and containers weighing up to 70 pounds. Work is generally sedentary, performed in a normal office environment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [e-mail] EEO/AA/TTY.

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