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Postal Service Clerks
SOC 43-5051.00
Perform any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Active Listening3.4
Speaking3.2
Reading Comprehension3.1
Service Orientation3.1
Critical Thinking3.0
Monitoring3.0
Social Perceptiveness3.0
Time Management3.0
Knowledge Areas 8
Customer and Personal Service4.0
English Language3.4
Mathematics3.4
Sales and Marketing3.0
Clerical3.0
Computers and Electronics3.0
Transportation3.0
Administration and Management2.9
Key Tasks
1Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage.
2Check mail to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
3Sort incoming and outgoing mail, according to type and destination, by hand or by operating electronic mail-sorting and scanning devices.
4Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
5Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes.
Also Known As
Bulk Clerk
Bulk Mail Clerk
Bulk Mail Technician
Business Mail Entry Clerk
Clerk
Counter Clerk
Delivery Clerk
Distribution Clerk
Dock Clerk
Mail Agent
Tools & Equipment
Automated mail processing equipment
Barcode scanners
Barcode sorters
Bin stackers
Doubles detectors
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