This position is located in The employee performs clerical work related to the processing of incoming and outgoing mail and record keeping related to mail duties. The subject matter of materials may not be clearly identifiable or may be scientific or technical in nature. Thorough knowledge of the functions performed within all of the offices of the serviced organization in order to identify various types of correspondence and to correctly route materials to the appropriate unit. Knowledge of postal regulations for processing all types of mail, including special category mail. Skill in the operation of standard mail room equipment, such as envelope opening and sealing machines, date stampers, binders, etc.
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 oral instructions and written guides, which may not be applicable in every situation. Judgment is required to determine which of the guides to apply in specific cases, and to adapt procedures to accommodate unusual situations. Written guides include mail management handbooks, office codes lists, and organization and telephone directories. The work involves a full range of mail procedures for an organization consisting of 150 or more subunits.