External Publication for Job Posting 86102541
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
Alabama District
Job Posting Period
04/13/2015 – 04/17/2015
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
MONTGOMERY MAIL PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION CENTER
6701 WINTON BLOUNT BLVD
MONTGOMERY, AL 36119-9997
Position Information
TITLE: MAIL HANDLER ASSISTANT
OCCUPATION CODE: 2315-0085
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: VARIES
HOURS: VARIES
SALARY RANGE: 14.3702 – 14.3702 USD Bi-weekly
FINANCE NUMBER: 15631
BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a non-career position, which may lead to a career position depending on organizational
needs. Limited benefits include paid vacation days and access to health insurance after the first 360-day term.
Persons Eligible to Apply
All applicants must apply online at usps.com/employment. Create an eCareer profile if you do not already have one. Work
history without gaps and education must be included. Paper/handwritten applications and/or resumes will not be accepted.
Search for this job opening and apply. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on the posting closing date.
A valid email address is required. We will communicate with you by email concerning your application, so it is very important
that you are able to receive our messages, and that you check your email regularly.
VETERANS: Veterans are encouraged to apply and will receive preference in examining in accordance with Veteran
Preference laws and regulations. Applicants claiming Veteran Preference will have to provide a member copy 4 of Certificate
of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veteran preference.
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.
7. Operates equipment and machinery assigned to the jurisdiction of the Mail Handler Union.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
MHA is hired for a term of 360 calendar days and may be reappointed (based on needs of the Service) for another 360-day
term after a 5-day break. If appointed for a second term, MHA would be eligible to participate in the Federal Employees
Health (FEHB) program, in accordance with applicable procedures. Vacation time is earned based on hours worked. MHA
may be scheduled to work various hours and days of the week, as well as holidays.
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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