External Publication for Job Posting 86004843
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
Greater South Carolina District
Job Posting Period
04/10/2015 – 04/14/2015
This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being
invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.
Job Title
MAIL HANDLER ASSISTANT
Facility Location
COLUMBIA P&DC
2001 DIXIANA RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29292-9990
CONTACT INFORMATION:
HENRIETTA LESLEY, SUPERVISOR DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS
Henrietta.P.Lesley@usps.gov
803-926-6207
Position Information
TITLE: MAIL HANDLER ASSISTANT
GRADE: –
FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt
OCCUPATION CODE: 2315-0085
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: VARIES
HOURS: VARIOUS TOURS AVAILABLE
APPROXIMATELY 30-40 HOURS A WEEKSALARY RANGE: $14.37 PER HOUR
FINANCE NUMBER: 451801
BENEFIT INFORMATION: THIS IS A NON-CAREER POSITION, PART-TIME IN NATURE, 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, YOU ARE
IMMEDIATELY ELGIBLE TO ENROLL IN THE USPS NON-CAREER EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN WITH A
POSTAL SERVICE PREMIUM CONTRIBUTION. AFTER ONE YEAR OF SERVICE, MAIL HANDLER ASSISTANTS 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
Because the work will be performed in the stated office, candidates will need to make themselves available locally for
screening activities, including an interview.
Note: 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 online 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.
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. Current
Mail Handler Assistants may not apply for this position.
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
MUST PASS EXAM 473; AVAILABLE TO WORK ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS; and MEET PERSONAL AND MEDICAL
SUITABILITY.
FAILURE TO REPORT FOR A DRUG TEST WILL RESULT IN YOUR NAME BEING REMOVED FROM ALL ACTIVE
REGISTERS MAINTAINED BY THIS OFFICE. IF YOU ARE DECLINING A POSITION AT THIS TIME, YOU ARE STILL
REQUIRED TO REPORT FOR THE DRUG TEST IN ORDER TO REMAIN ACTIVE ON ANY REGISTER FOR FUTURE
CONSIDERATION.
VETERANS: DD214 MILITARY RECORD IS MANDATORY. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR DD214, MEMBER 4
COPY, TO YOUR APPLICATION IN THE VETERANS# PREFERENCE TAB. IF CLAIMING 10 PT PREFERENCE, PLEASE
ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR CIVIL SERVICE PREFERENCE LETTER.
THIS IS A NON-CAREER POSITION, PART-TIME IN NATURE, 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, YOU ARE IMMEDIATELY
ELGIBLE TO ENROLL IN THE USPS NON-CAREER EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN WITH A POSTAL SERVICE
PREMIUM CONTRIBUTION. AFTER ONE YEAR OF SERVICE, MAIL HANDLER ASSISTANTS 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.
ALL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ARE DONE BY EMAIL.
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
Failure to respond to a request for information via email will result in your application being rejected from consideration.
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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