Senior Mail Services Operator

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

About The Position

This is advanced senior and lead work in the daily performance of general mail, courier, and mailroom activities, including sorting and posting mail, operating and maintaining mail processing equipment, and picking up and delivering mail on a scheduled basis. The selected candidate will assist the Mail Services Supervisor in the general administration of the section, provide guidance to subordinate staff, and may assume the duties of the supervisor in their absence. This is an essential position.

About The Agency

The Office of Central Services is a multifaceted agency providing government-wide, mission-critical support services in facilities operations, building design and construction, real estate services, fleet management, and general services.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and picks up mail daily to and from the United States Post Office.
• Assists in sorting postal and inter-office mail by department/agency.
• Operates and maintains County vehicles and mail processing equipment (e.g., postage scale, postage machine/meter, mailing machine).
• Makes courier runs throughout County government locations to deliver, sort, and pick up mail.
• Assists in maintaining an appropriate log of metered postage by department/agency.
• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in their absence.
• Operates computerized equipment in conjunction with assigned duties.
• Performs additional tasks and duties within the general occupational category as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) year of mail services experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of US Postal Service rate schedules.
• Experience operating computerized direct addressing and labeling equipment.
• Experience operating a six-pocket inserter.
• Experience operating a high-speed tabber.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal regulations for handling mail.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair machines.
• Strong customer service skills.

Benefits

This is an essential position. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies.

Pay

The salary range for this position is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Schedule

Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness, dry atmospheric conditions, and intermittent dust.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting and carrying objects weighing 45 pounds or more; push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend repeatedly, and climb.
• Work is performed around machinery with moving parts and may require the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Requires good near and far vision (correctable), depth perception, and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades.
• Must successfully pass preemployment checks, including reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Must wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment as required.

Job location: 7600 Jefferson Avenue, Landover, MD 20785.