Most work is performed independently. The supervisor approves any deviations from established procedures and spot checks work for accuracy and compliance with guidelines. Guidelines consist of numerous standing oral instructions and written procedural guides, such as office code lists, organization directories, and handbooks, which are applicable in different work situations. The employee must use judgment in selecting and applying the proper guide. The work involves a variety of mail processing duties.
Procedures differ according to the type of mail processed.
The purpose of the work is to provide efficient mail service to units serviced. The promptness and accuracy of the work affects the general efficiency of the units serviced. Contacts are with mail room coworkers, employees in the units serviced, and with Postal Service employees. Contacts are for the exchange of information related to daily work. Work requires long periods of standing, walking, stooping, reaching and pulling.