What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mail Room Clerk position at Somerset County NJ?
Facilities and Services
Position Summary
Delivers, receives, sorts, and distributes U.S. Postal Service, business, and inter-office mail. Applies proper postage to all mail, including special services, such as overnight, registered, parcel post, etc.
Essential Functions
- Delivers, receives, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing business and interoffice mail in accordance with a specific, strict delivery schedule.
- Ensures proper postage on mail, packages, etc.
- Processes “express/overnight delivery”, certified, registered, and special delivery service requests, and maintains appropriate receipts.
- Ensures that proper signatures are obtained where necessary.
- Weighs, stamps, and delivers outgoing mail directly to the U.S. Postal Service.
- Operates and maintains related machines, i.e., postage meter, scales, X-ray machine, etc.
- Drives, loads, and unloads the mail vehicle as necessary.
- May perform miscellaneous errands such as picking up supplies or delivering messages or reports, as necessary.
- May be assigned work of other crafts, as needed or in an emergent situation.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Marginal Functions
- May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Essential Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of federal laws pertaining to the processing of mail and other carriers.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate the electronic mail equipment including keyboard, computer operations, and x ray machine.
- Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience in mailroom operations. Knowledge of various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems
Salary / Pay Rate:
$35,000/year
Benefits include health coverage (medical, prescription, and dental), paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick), a deferred compensation plan, and enrollment in the NJ State Pension System.
Salary : $35,000