Postal Service Clerk

Title: Postal Service Clerk

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec II

Hiring Range: $36,000 - $43,000

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Richmond DSCR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Purpose of Position:

To provide assistance to Virginia Information Management (VAIM)/G6 in the management of Mail Operations. The incumbent of this position will be required to travel throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This is a full-time position and is eligible for State benefits, including retirement, healthcare, sick/personal/annual leave, and life insurance. To review healthcare coverage offered to full-time State employees, click here.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of postal operations;

Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing;

Knowledge of postage and shipping regulations and procedures;

Working skill in the operation of postal equipment such as postal scales and postage meters;

Ability to keep postal mailing and stock records, prepare necessary reports, lift bags and bulk packages, and stand for extended periods of time;

Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia;

Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record required;

Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance;

Ability to stand, walk, and carry packages up to 70 pounds.

Additional Considerations

Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o CPS check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Must obtain a Secret Security Clearance within 12 months of hire.

Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment.

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provid