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Postal Service Clerks

Description

Perform any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags according to state, address, or other scheme; and examine mail for correct postage.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Tasks

Feeds mail into electric-electronic postage-canceling device or hand-stamps to cancel postage.
Transports mail from one workstation to another within same postal office.
Sorts mail according to groups and destination by hand or by operating electronic mail-sorting or scanning device.
Registers and insures letters and parcels.
Collects payment for postage stamps, postal cards, stamped envelopes, metered postage, and money orders.
Examines mail for correct postage.
Assists public in complying with federal regulations of Postal Service and other federal agencies, such as registration of aliens.
Calibrates postage meters.
Posts announcements on centrally located bulletin board to distribute government-related information to general public.
Weighs and computes mailing costs of letters and parcels based on type, weight, and destination.
Receives, registers, and refers for investigation complaints regarding mail theft, delivery, lost mail, and damaged mail.
Answers questions pertaining to mail regulations, procedures, postage rates, and mail delivery.

National Average Salary

$38,210.00/year

Important Abilities

   1. Oral Expression
   2. Near Vision
   3. Oral Comprehension
   4. Written Comprehension
   5. Speech Clarity

General Work Activities

   1. Handling and Moving Objects
   2. Performing for/Working With Public
   3. Assisting and Caring for Others
   4. Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
   5. Controlling Machines and Processes

Important Skills

   1. Active Listening
   2. Information Organization
   3. Speaking
   4. Service Orientation
   5. Mathematics

Frequent Work Context

   1. Job-Required Social Interaction
   2. Provide a Service to Others
   3. Deal With External Customers
   4. Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
   5. Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Related Careers

Related Majors (A) Associate (B) Bachelors (C) Certificate (D) Doctor (M) Master

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