8718 - Part-Time Mail Courier (County Administration)

Mail Services Position

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

This position delivers and picks up U.S. and interdepartmental mail for all County departments. This position also works in the mail room processing outgoing mail, applying postage, and providing additional mailing services. Experience is a plus, but we will train the right candidate. If you're looking for a dynamic part-time position, apply today to join our team!

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Picks up, sorts, delivers and processes incoming and outgoing mail, interdepartmental envelopes, packages and other materials to other County departments and the post office; and, weighs, sorts and applies postage to mail, packages and registered or certified items in accordance with U.S. Postal Service or UPS requirements. Performs work within a standard framework of policies and procedures in limited proximity to the supervisor.

Sorts, bags, picks up and delivers incoming U.S. mail, interdepartment mail and other materials to outlying County departments.

Transports tax receipts and cash bags between the treasurer and other County departments; transports confidential records from archives.

Processes outgoing County mail; sorts and weighs letters and packages; applies appropriate postage; delivers mail to U.S. Post Office; assists in the mail room as needed.

Prepares mail items to be sent special delivery as certified and / or registered mail or via United Parcel Service.

Orders postal supplies for mail room and departments; orders money for postage machine.

Completes postage due reports and submits to mail room manager; prepares postage statements for charge back to departments; develops savings report and comparison charts.

Responds to inquiries concerning mail and post office delivery schedules, mail rates and procedures; applies U.S. Postal Service regulations to mail preparation and packing.

Provides training to substitute mail couriers.

Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.

Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.

Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

High school diploma or equivalent AND two years of work related experience; OR any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

Requires possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Requires knowledge of postal weight requirements and standards for processing bulk, non-profit and pre-sorted mail; UPS rate charts and mailing procedures. Ability to safely drive a motor vehicle; maintain records of postage usage; prepare mailing statements and records of mail sent by bulk, first class and as non-profit; read and understand post office manuals and rate schedules; explain and follow established policies and procedures; use and operate a postage meter machine, copier, postage scales, fax machine, and adding machine; mail carts; operate a computer and peripheral equipment; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; use basic arithmetic to calculate different mail rates, determine daily amounts of mail sent and postage required; prepare and process forms and records; prioritize work and meet established deadlines; interpret and explain department policies and procedures.

Requires the ability to climb ladders or step stools, push or pull dollies, stoop, crouch, lift, carry, load and move heavy packages, mail bags and trays; move boxes of considerable weight from one location to another; walk repeatedly throughout the day. Requires driving.

Incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, dust, heat, cold, humidity, hot oil, asphalt, chemicals, and traffic hazards. May include exposure to disruptive people.

Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer. Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. Upon request, special accommodations and / or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments.