Mail Specialist #116

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Mail Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Qualifications:

Required Work Experience

• 1-3 years mail room experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 
• Knowledge in Microsoft products.
• Ability to learn basic U.S. Postal Service Regulations.
• Ability to learn and adhere to safety precautions associated with a mail facility operation.
• Ability to obtain pulmonary, x-ray and respiratory fit certifications.
• Ability to work in an air-controlled environment while properly don/doffing personal protective equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Desired Qualifications 

• Knowledge of mail room operational procedures including U.S. Postal Service regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety precautions associated with the operation of a mail facility.
• Ability to learn to safely operate an x-ray machine.
• Ability to operate and accurately enter information into a computer, handheld device and cellular phone and mail processing equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, and others encountered during the shift.
• Ability to follow directives and standard operating procedures.

Working Conditions

• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• Stand/sit for extended periods of time in a negative air environment.
• Lift and carry/share weight up to 100 lbs.
• Operates mail/package processing equipment and machinery as needed.
• Ability to wear PPE for extended lengths.
• May occasionally work nights and/or weekends to handle backlog of mail received.
• Using cleaning implements.
• Employee is required to wear a uniform.

Responsibilities:

Sorts, x-rays, visually screens, opens and testes all incoming mail and packages for delivery across the Senate campus. Operates specialized mail/package processing equipment and machinery used to help detect potentially hazardous materials/substances. Follow established safety protocol and processing procedures to visually inspect, open and examine incoming mail/packages. Identifies suspicious, threatening, and potentially hazardous materials/substances and alerting chain of command. Use mobile computer for package accountability. Maintains accurate records, by category, of the volume of all materials received daily: verifies that all mail received has been screened. Other duties as assigned.

Salary : $64,000