Mail Courier

Purpose & Job Related Requirements

The purpose of this job is to process and deliver all incoming and outgoing mail for the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. Duties and responsibilities include collecting and recording department daily mail usage, preparing monthly reports for indirect budget deductions, distributing interdepartmental mail, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Internal Support Administrator

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period

PAY GRADE: 106

SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

Monday - Friday 8 am — 5 pm. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others.

High school diploma or equivalent with six months previous mail courier experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Distribute all incoming U.S. and interdepartmental mail.
• Meter all outgoing mail and select the best rates.
• Monitor the U.S. Postal bulk mail area for required postage level.
• Pick up mail from the post office for daily distribution.
• Coordinate department bulk shipments.
• Order all supplies associated with the mail room.
• Deliver and pick up all mail for departments/divisions located outside of the Courthouse, including in all types of inclement weather.
• Assist the Records Retention Technician as directed by the division administrator.
• Answer telephone calls to provide information on mail matters.
• Schedule corrective and preventive maintenance for the mail delivery vehicle.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and activities of the Internal Support Division of the Central Service Department as they pertain to the position of Mail Courier.
• Knowledge of departmental terminology.
• Knowledge of mail metering procedures and methods.
• Skill to drive a mail courier van.
• Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain records and reports effectively and according to regulations.
• Effective communication with supervisors and staff.
• Use of independent judgment in routine and non‑routine situations.
• Mathematical calculation ability.
• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing daily assignments.
• Comprehension and application of regulations and procedures.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a mail courier van, calculator, and mail meter. Required movements: walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally or 20 pounds frequently. Physical demand is medium work.

• Data Conception: Ability to compare and/or judge characteristics of data, people, or things.
• Interpersonal Communication: Ability to hear, speak, signal and exchange information; receive assignments from supervisors.
• Language Ability: Read labels, files, manuals; prepare mail meter report per prescribed formats.
• Intelligence: Learn basics, understand principles, acquire knowledge, make independent judgments.
• Verbal Aptitude: Record and deliver information; explain procedures; follow written and oral instructions.
• Numerical Aptitude: Use formulas; add/subtract totals; multiply/divide; determine percentages.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Inspect items for proper length, width, shape, visually.
• Motor Coordination: Coordinate hands, fingers, eyes in using mail equipment; lift, push, bend, pull objects.
• Manual Dexterity: Handle items such as mail equipment with one or both hands, minimal coordination.
• Color Discrimination: Differentiate between colors and shades.
• Interpersonal Temperament: Deal with people beyond instructions; adapt under moderate stress.
• Physical Communication: Talk and/or hear; communicate via telephone, two‑way radio.

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive…