What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mail Clerk position at Georgetown University?
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Requirements
Position: # P27760
The Mail Clerk greets customers in a courteous and cordial manner to ensure a positive welcoming experience. Operates Mail Services vehicles including large box truck to pick up mail from the United States Postal Service (USPS) when necessary, including Accountable mail, in accordance with time schedules and rules of safety. Receives, scans, sorts and delivers incoming mail and packages from the USPS and all external carriers, maintaining the chain of custody. Utilizes in depth knowledge of package tracking software and locker systems with integrated technology to facilitate sorting and delivery of mail and packages. Delivers all mail and packages to university departments and student locker banks in accordance with instructions regarding assigned routes. Maintains cleanliness of all Mail Services vehicles. Performs other mail and package related duties as may be required to accomplish the department's mission
Work Interactions
This position reports directly to the mailroom supervisor and requires an in-depth knowledge of USPS procedures as well as third-party carrier procedures, including hazardous mail protocol. Timely and accurate processing of student and departmental mail is essential. Must work professionally with other employees in the university. Position will have daily interactions with Georgetown University faculty, staff, and students and outside contractors.
Requirements And Qualifications
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Requirements
Position: # P27760
- Full-time: 40 hours
- Pay: $19.96
- Location: 37th & O Street NW Washington, DC 20057
The Mail Clerk greets customers in a courteous and cordial manner to ensure a positive welcoming experience. Operates Mail Services vehicles including large box truck to pick up mail from the United States Postal Service (USPS) when necessary, including Accountable mail, in accordance with time schedules and rules of safety. Receives, scans, sorts and delivers incoming mail and packages from the USPS and all external carriers, maintaining the chain of custody. Utilizes in depth knowledge of package tracking software and locker systems with integrated technology to facilitate sorting and delivery of mail and packages. Delivers all mail and packages to university departments and student locker banks in accordance with instructions regarding assigned routes. Maintains cleanliness of all Mail Services vehicles. Performs other mail and package related duties as may be required to accomplish the department's mission
Work Interactions
This position reports directly to the mailroom supervisor and requires an in-depth knowledge of USPS procedures as well as third-party carrier procedures, including hazardous mail protocol. Timely and accurate processing of student and departmental mail is essential. Must work professionally with other employees in the university. Position will have daily interactions with Georgetown University faculty, staff, and students and outside contractors.
Requirements And Qualifications
- High-school diploma, or a GED equivalent
- At least 1 year of experience in a medium to large mailroom, preferably in a university environment
- Possess a valid driver license, be able to lift up to 70 pounds, and be willing to work over-time when required
- Proficiency using computers, including word processing programs, spreadsheets, and email
- Proficiency entering, transcribing, and maintaining information in written and/or electronic form
- Must demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in verbal, written, and electronic communication
- Proficiency using mobile phones and/or other mobile barcode scanning technology
- Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a Department of Transportation medical card to operate vehicles over 10,000 lbs., even if the medical card is not required for the position’s specific responsibilities on the date of hire
- Must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Duties require exertion involving lifting, carrying, prolonged standing, walking, pushing, bending, and reaching
- Duties may involve the handling of heavy containers and parcels weighing up to 70 pounds.
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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