Mail Clerk, Printing

About the Role

This classification is responsible for processing incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence for all City departments.

Responsibilities

• Processes incoming and outgoing mail; collects mail from and delivers mail to the Post Office; sorts, organizes, and distributes incoming mail to appropriate departments; verifies outgoing mail; affixes postage utilizing automated postage metering machine.
• Processes bulk and other special mailings; operates automated inserting and folding machine; sorts mail by zip codes; affixes postage utilizing automated postage metering machine; prepares bulk mail report; delivers bulk mailings to Post Office; troubleshoots problems with automated equipment.
• Maintains supplies and equipment; maintains inventories of supplies, forms, and equipment; ensures availability of adequate supplies; performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks to keep equipment operable; monitors equipment operations for efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Operates a City vehicle; conducts pre- and post-trip inspections (fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats, seatbelts, cleanliness); loads and unloads materials; reports necessary repairs; completes inspection, gas usage, and other documentation.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, work orders, inventory sheets, time sheets, fuel usage records, odometer readings, or other documentation; forwards, retains, or files as appropriate.
• Receives, reviews, processes, forwards, or retains various forms, reports, work orders, maintenance reports, equipment specifications, schematics, manuals, policies, or other documentation.
• Communicates with supervisor, City employees, postal workers, consultants, the public, and others to coordinate work activities, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Operates automated mail equipment, automobile, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience in mail delivery or mailroom operations is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment.

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning previous training and experience, including work history, employer details, and employment dates. Information is subject to verification.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive a complete benefits package, including:

• Health care, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Access to a wellness clinic for employees