POSTAL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (SEASONAL)

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 Sell postage for various classes of mail and various mail services. Advise patrons on domestic and international mail regulations, procedures, services, and fees, assists preparing appropriate forms for mailing items subject to customs examinations. Inspect outgoing accountable mail for mailability and process for shipment in accordance with various Regulatory guidance’s. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Incumbent must be able to read, write, and speak the English Language fluently. Must complete the Postal Service Center (PSC) training module with-in six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will not normally be granted for the period of 1 November to 15 January except for emergencies. Required to work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed. Employee is held accountable for monetary imbalances when performing postal finance duties. Incumbent must be able to obtain/maintain a military motor vehicle operator's license. Must complete Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) handling and processing training prior to handling the mail. 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; 1) Performing manual and/or automated processing of incoming and/or outgoing mail; 2) Operating a customer service window providing a variety of services that include financial transactions; 3) Completing administrative reports according to the guidelines established. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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 filed 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 Camp Darby, Italy Vicenza, Italy 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. 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