MAIL HANDLER ASSISTANT job - United States Postal Service - Shreveport, LA

United States Postal Service

External Publication for Job Posting 85675695

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the

examination may be limited.

Branch

Louisiana District

Job Posting Period

03/28/2015 – 04/01/2015

This job has an exam requirement. Examining capacity has been reached for this posting. Applicants with an eligible exam

score will be considered. Applicants without an exam score cannot be considered. If you apply without an exam score, you

may be invited to take the exam later if job opportunities remain unfilled. Exam invitations are sent by email; watch your

email and spam filters. Veterans are encouraged to apply and will receive preference in examining in accordance with

Veteran Preference laws and regulations.

Job Title

MAIL HANDLER ASSISTANT

Facility Location

SHREVEPORT

2400 TEXAS AVE

SHREVEPORT, LA 71102-9991

CONTACT INFORMATION: SHARON DEYOUNG/(318) 677-2351

Position Information

TITLE: MAIL HANDLER ASSISTANT

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 2315-0085

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: VARIES

HOURS: VARIES

MHAs hold temporary appointments for periods not-to-exceed 360 days. Subsequent appointments after a 5-day break in

service may be offered but are not guaranteed and should not be expected because the use of MHAs is discretionary and

subject to business needs. MHAs can be scheduled any hours. The position is intended to be very flexible, including

weekends and holidays as needed. MHAs must be available to work when needed.SALARY RANGE: $14.37 per hour paid

bi-weekly

FINANCE NUMBER: 217957

BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a non-career position, which may lead to a career position depending on organizational

needs. Limited benefits include paid time off at the rate of 1 hour for every 20 paid hours, and contractual pay raises. Upon

hire, MHAs are immediately eligible to enroll in the USPS Non-Career Employee Health Benefits Plan with a Postal Service

premium contribution. After one year of service, MHAs may also be eligible for health insurance under the Federal

Employees Health Benefits Program, dental and vision insurance through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision

Insurance Program, and long term care insurance through the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program.

Persons Eligible to Apply

Veterans who are entitled to veterans preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for

any posted position.

All applicants must apply on line at www.usps.com/employment. Paper or Emailed Applications for Employment will not be

accepted in person or by email. You must have a valid email address to apply for this position. Communication regarding

employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and background checks will be conveyed by email.

NOTE: We will communicate with you by email concerning your application, so it is very important that you are able to

receive our messages. Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list right away to allow

correspondence, especially if you use SPAM blocking software, use a yahoo or gmail account, or use a work or military email

address!

@usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com

EXAM REQUIRED: If you are invited to take this test, instructions regarding the exam process will be sent via email once

you successfully submit your online application. Please ensure you can receive messages from our test vendor and follow

instructions carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity!

NOTICE TO CURRENT NON-CAREER POSTAL SERVICE EMPLOYEES – Current non-career Postal Service employees

who wish to apply for this vacancy must go to usps.com/employment and use your existing eCareer Profile to apply. Do not

log into LiteBlue; if you logged into LiteBlue, log out and close your browser before going to usps.com/employment.

Functional Purpose

Loads, unloads, and moves bulk mail and performs other duties incidental to the movement and processing of mail.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Unloads mail from trucks. Separates all mail received from trucks and conveyors for dispatch to other conveying units

and separates and delivers mail for delivery to distribution areas.

2. Places empty sacks or pouches on racks, labels them where prearranged or where racks are plainly marked, dumps mail

from sacks, cuts ties, faces letter mail, carries mail to distributors for processing, places processed mail into sacks, removes

filled sacks and pouches from racks and closes and locks sacks and pouches. Picks up sacks, pouches, and outside pieces,

separates outgoing bulk mails for dispatch and loads mail onto trucks.

3. Handles and sacks empty equipment; inspects empty equipment for mail and restrings sacks.

4. Cancels stamps on parcel post, operates cancelling machines, and carries mail from cancelling machine to distribution

area.

5. Assists in supply and slip rooms and operates copy machine and related office equipment.

6. In addition, may perform any of the following duties: make occasional simple distribution of parcel post mail that requires

no scheme knowledge; operate electric fork lifts; rewrap damaged parcels; weigh incoming sacks; clean and sweep work

areas, offices rest rooms, and trucks where work is not performed by a regular cleaner.

7. Operates equipment and machinery assigned to the jurisdiction of the Mail Handler Union.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Supervisor, Distribution Operations, or other designated supervisor.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated

and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and

experience the following requirements:
Requirements

1. FUNCTION

Loads, unloads, and moves bulk mail, and performs other duties incidental to the movement and processing of mail.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must successfully complete Postal Service Test 473, which includes the following measures of job-related

knowledge, skills, and abilities:
A. Address Checking B. Forms Completion C. Coding & Memory D. Personal Characteristics and Experience Inventory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Duties require arduous exertion involving lifting, carrying, prolonged standing, walking, pushing, bending and reaching, and

may involve the handling of heavy containers of mail and parcels weighing up to 70 pounds.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

Mail Handlers must work in an industrial plant environment for their assigned tour and days of work. Mail Handlers must

follow Postal Service policies and procedures for personal conduct at work, including adhering to rules and regulations.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service’s requirement

to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting’s closing date. Applicants claiming veterans’

preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form

214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans’ preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an

equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview,

and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human

Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the

accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.

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