Postal Assistant
Job Description
The Postal Assistant is an emergency personnel position that processes and distributes student mail and packages. The Postal Assistant is responsible for opening and closing the mail room and package areas of the Virginia Tech Student Post Office. The Postal Assistant is responsible for meeting schedules for the collection and return of mail. Sorts mail for processing and distributes mail and packages for customers. Responsible for processing USPS mail for forwarding or returning. Answers customer questions about university mail services and regulations in person, by phone, or email.
Required Qualifications
Previous experience communicating with or working with the public.
Must possess strong computer skills.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must have the ability to: maintain accurate records both paper and digital.
Must be willing to work in close proximity to others, comprehend and follow instructions, work as a team member, adhere to a schedule, and operate a vehicle in a safe manner.
Must be able to safely move and handle up to 70 lbs., sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb stairs and perform repetitive movements of reaching, lifting, sorting and carrying mail, packages and boxes for long periods of time, and work in a variety of weather conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with record keeping, Pitney Bowes Arrival Package System, use of a personal computer and/or computerized mail management system(s), sorting, correcting and forwarding mail.
Previous experience as a delivery driver.
Experience driving large delivery vans.
Knowledge of USPS postal regulations
Pay Band
2
Appointment Type
Regular
Review Date
June 28, 2021
Additional Information
• Position requires 5 or more hours per day of walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing stairs with repetitive movements of reaching, lifting, sorting and carrying mail, packages and boxes.
• Must be able to safely move and handle up to 70 lbs.
• Considerable amount of time driving to various mail stops is required.
• Environmental demands: Must work both indoors and outdoors with in all weather temperatures generally ranging from 0 to 100 degrees, conditions and temperature extremes. When working outdoors, there is no protection from weather.
• Must walk on uneven ground that includes gravel, rocks, sidewalks, steps, tile and concrete.
• Must have a criminal background check.
• Must have a driver's license check.
• Monday - Friday, 40 hrs/week; 8am-5pm (One day a week 10am-7pm). Work schedules may vary as needed to address the needs of the Department and the University.
• This is an emergency personnel position.
• Employee must report to work when university has an authorized closing to process USPS mail and packages for Residential Students.
• Valid driver's license required.
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Operations HR at opshr-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.