Mail Clerk jobs in Fresno, CA

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.  

Sort incoming mail, parcels and interoffice mail for appropriate department delivery; sort, weigh, classify and meter outgoing mail with correct postage; load and deliver mail according to route plan and time schedule; obtain receiving signatures in log book for incoming classified mail and parcel deliveries; process special categories of mail such as bulk pre-sort, certified, registered, insured, express and parcels; operate folding machine, mail inserter, electronic scale, drum scale and adding machine, and a computerized mailing machine; prepare courier tubs with U.S. and interoffice mail; maintain supplies, organize work area, and perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment; may unload freight using a fork lift and pallet jack; may operate equipment such as copier, adding and facsimile machine.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Education/Experience - Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade AND six months of experience involving metering, processing, handling and delivery of mail and packages.

Knowledge of – Math sufficient to compute percentages, decimals, and fractions; alphabetical, numerical and non-numerical filing, indexing and cross-reference methods.

Skill/Ability to - Read and comprehend department regulations, postal regulations, equipment operating and repair manuals, and other technical information; write legibly to log information related to recipient and delivery of mail and parcels; code, sort, post and check materials; understand and follow verbal and written instructions; maintain work pace and accuracy when performing routine, repetitive tasks despite frequent distractions or interruptions; remain flexible under changing workloads; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with County staff and the public; work independently, or with minimum supervision; work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; Remain flexible under changing workloads and stress of meeting deadlines; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with County staff and the public; Lift, carry, or move 70 pounds of materials.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of: United States Postal rules, regulations, and rates; recognize and maintain confidentiality of information in compliance with departmental regulations; plan and organize work; operate and maintain routine office equipment; train and assist new employees; operate a forklift and pallet jack.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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