PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK (HOLIDAY TERM) - United States Postal Service - Terre Haute, IN

United States Postal Service

External Publication for Job Posting 90016101

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 Indiana District

Job Posting Period

08/25/2015 – 08/31/2015

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

PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK (HOLIDAY TERM)

Facility Location

Positions could be at any of the following offices or cities: 150 W. Margaret Dr., Terre Haute, IN 47802, 227 W. National

Ave., Brazil, IN 47834, 405 Vine St., Clinton, IN 47842, 103 E. Washington St., Sullivan, IN 47882

Contact Information: Tim Williams, Postmaster, 812-448-1293

Position Information

Title: PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK (HOLIDAY TERM)

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Occupation Code: 2395-0036

Non-Scheduled Days: Varies

Hours: Varies

Postal Support Employees (PSE) Holiday Term hold temporary appointments during the period 11/14/2015-01/8/2016

not-to-exceed 56 days. Subsequent appointments after a 1 day break in service may be offered but are not guaranteed and

should not be expected because the use of PSEs is discretionary and subject to business needs.

PSEs can be scheduled any hours and the position is intended to be very flexible, including weekends and holidays as

needed.

PSEs must be available to work when needed.

SALARY RANGE: $15.63 per hour paid bi-weekly

FINANCE NUMBER: 178690

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.

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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

Performs a variety of clerk duties required to process mail using automated mail processing equipment or manual methods of

sortation and distribution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Makes one or more sortations of outgoing and/or incoming mail using the appropriate sort program or manual distribution

scheme.

2. On a rotation basis, performs all of the following duties: loads mail onto automated equipment, culling out non-processable

items; enters sort plan and starts equipment; monitors flow of mail to ensure continuous feed; sweeps separated mail from

bins/stackers; and stops equipment when distribution run or operation is completed. Runs machine reports, clears jams and

contacts maintenance for assistance when required.

3. Prepares work area, ensuring all necessary support equipment and materials, including labels, trays, and other containers,

are in place.

4. Removes sorted mail from bins or separations and places into appropriate trays or containers for further processing or

dispatch based on knowledge of operating plans and dispatch schedules, or at the instruction of supervisors or expediters;

may riffle or verify mail to ensure sortation accuracy as needed.

5. In addition, may perform any of the following duties: provide service at public window for non-financial transactions;

maintain records of mails; examine balances in advance deposit accounts; and record and bill mail requiring special service.

6. Follows established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions while performing all duties.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

PSE MPCs perform a variety of clerical duties in mail processing and retail/customer services to support day to day

operations.

Duties are physically demanding requiring moderate to heavy lifting, carrying, prolonged standing, walking and reaching.

PSEs may be required to handle heavy sacks of mail/parcels, sort & distribute incoming/outgoing mail, and work at a service

window selling postal products & services to customers. Applicants must be able to perform the duties of the position with or

without accommodation.

SUPERVISION

Supervisor of unit to which assigned.

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:
Performs a variety of clerk duties required to process mail using mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation

and distribution.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.

REQUIREMENTS:
There are no separately evaluated knowledge, skill, or ability requirements for this position.

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 efficiently perform the duties of the position, which require arduous exertion involving

prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching, and may involve the handling of heavy containers of mail and parcels

weighing up to 70 pounds.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:
PSE Mail Processing Clerks must work their assigned tour and days of work often within an industrial plant environment.

PSE Mail Processing Clerks must follow Postal Service policies and procedures for personal conduct at work, including

adhering to rules and regulations.

PSE Mail Processing Clerks at any time may be assigned to provide service to the public. They must maintain a neat and

professional appearance and demeanor in such interactions, including wearing a uniform when required.

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.