Mailroom Clerk (Redstone Arsenal)

Phoenix•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Receives, prepares, sorts, and distributes mail. Operates mail metering equipment. Prepares documents and keeps records. Performs mailroom operations in an effective, efficient, and safe manner, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement requirements, safety regulations, and other applicable guidelines. Maintain daily incoming and outgoing shipment logs.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and general computer operation is required.
Must be authorized for coverage under agency insurance if operating an agency vehicle, have a good driving record, a valid driver’s license, and/or the required level of personal auto insurance.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check, per company requirements.
Ability to communicate with tact and maintain confidentiality.
Adequate ability in communicating in spoken conversation – adequate volume of speech.
Adequate ability in writing/reading/mathematics.
Ability to effectively build and maintain positive working relationships with management and peers.
Strong organizational, project planning, and management experience with proven analytical and multi-tasking skills.
Superior listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD secret-level clearance.
Adequate conversation is required for conversation, telephone use, and emergency information systems.
Ability to be independently mobile on all surfaces and in all situations
Ability to move safely about the work area.
Ability to retrieve items from high and low areas
Ability to perceive size, discrimination, temperature, shapes, and/or textures
Physical stamina to work at least 8 hours per day.
Physically able to lift boxes and packages weighing up to 70 pounds using proper equipment and lifting techniques.
Must be able to change routine in a positive manner.
Must be able to follow through on assignments independently.
Must have good organizational skills.
Must have a long attention span to listen to people, perceive the real problems, and bring issues to a successful conclusion.
Must be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for the organization at any given point in time.
Must possess effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Must have stable work behaviors daily.
Must have adequate individual coping skills.
Must be able to maintain good work attendance.
Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions even in emergencies.
Must be able to exercise good judgment in an effort to maintain a safe work environment.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of a Mailroom environment is preferred.
Working knowledge of disability management and awareness.
Knowledge of the Ability One federal law is preferred.
Working knowledge of handling classified packages and how to prepare them.

Responsibilities

Receive, prepare, sort, and distribute mail in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Operate mail metering equipment.
Prepare documents and keep records in accordance with the PWS.
Performs mailroom operations in an effective, efficient, and safe manner, in strict compliance with all safety and security regulations.
Arrive on time and ready to work the assigned schedule.
Provide a high level of customer service to all patrons, coworkers, and other interested parties.
Perform mailroom operations in accordance with (PWS) requirements and site-specific guidelines.
Take direction, interact, and maintain open communication with supervisor/lead.
Support the company vision, values, and quality program controls.
Other duties as assigned