Postal Specialist I

Postal Specialist I

The Department of Buildings & General Services (BGS) is seeking a full-time Postal Specialist. This position will be cross-trained and will regularly rotate through duties within the Postal center.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Handling of large quantities of incoming and outgoing mail and parcels while acting as the States agent to USPS and other outside vendors
• Provides security screening of incoming mail
• Operation of a box truck / cargo van to locations from Waterbury to Barre on daily delivery and pick-up routes
• Pick / up delivery of records boxes
• Operation of automated machinery to capture savings on outgoing letters
• Answers and / or communicates customer questions and concerns
• May educate customer on postal best practices, cost savings and postal regulations

This position will work from 7 : 30am to 4 : 30pm, with a scheduled hour lunch. Starting salary may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position, Postal Specialist I (Job Requisition #53564), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note : This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Sarah Grenier at sarah.grenier@vermont.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Work involves carrying quantities of mail, which includes lifting and carrying heavy boxes, pushing loaded carts and postcons. Exposure to adverse weather conditions is present during pick-up and delivery. Manual dexterity is required in the operation of automated postage meters and sorting mail.

High school diploma or equivalent.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including :

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.