Seasonal Postal Operations Clerk

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Please review the How to apply section. Duties Assists in receiving and processing personal and official mail. Routes mail to organizational segments and individuals; maintains control systems for the accountability of unclassified communications. Maintains support systems as directories, mail count logs, distribution lists, etc. Screens mail of assigned receptacles for evidence of non-use, old mail, and incorrectly pitched mail and preparing labels and envelopes. Performs clerical duties such as storing and distributing internal management documents, maintaining required stock of forms and supplies, maintaining counts of material dispatched. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Seasonal Over Hires will not be allowed annual leave during the period of employment from 1 November to 31 January each year, except in emergencies. Duties may require weekend, holiday, and/or overtime work. Will be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Incumbent will be required to climb in and out of various vehicles and or trailers carrying extremely heavy bags of packages/mail to load or unload mail. May be able to obtain and maintain a military motor vehicle operator’s license. Qualified to drive a sedan or van. As a Seasonal Over Hire, a Local Records/Background check is the only requirement from the local authorities of the host nation or command. Incumbent is not authorized to receive or handle Registered Mail, materials or other items which would require a security clearance. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes operating of various office automation equipment and software, combined with background in customer service and administrative support. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. You must submit transcripts. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications. Additional information This announcement uses the Non-Competitive Temp/Term Appointment Authority to Meet Critical Hiring Needs in the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Positions will be filled in various geographic locations. Seasonal appointment NTE 90 DAYS. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Locations: SHAPE, Belgium Ansbach, Germany Baumholder, Germany Garmisch, Germany Grafenwohr, Germany Hohenfels, Germany Kaiserslautern, Germany Landstuhl, Germany Sembach, Germany Stuttgart, Germany Vilseck, Germany Wiesbaden, Germany Brunssum, Netherlands Poznan, Poland Romania, Romania Novo Selo, Bulgaria Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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