MAIL Assistant Security Clearance

Position: MAIL ASSISTANT with Security Clearance
Duties
* Provides official/personal mail service in accordance with DoD 4525.6-M, DoD Postal Manual and DoD 4525.8-M, DoD Official Mail Manual;
DoDI 4525.8/AF Sup 1;
Official Mail and Distribution Management; and Cost Control Program. Processes annually more than 4 million pieces of official and personnel mail at three official mail centers JBSA Ft Sam Houston, Lackland AFB and Randolph AFB Official Mail Centers (OMC), six postal service centers, Randolph Postal Service Center (PSC), Lackland Postal Service Centers (PSC #2, #3 and #7) and a Student Mail Center (SMC) and Benner Barracks at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

* To provide accountability and control of classified communications; to provide document security services; and to provide office automation and clerical support for the Operations Flight. Receives, records, sorts, transports, controls, and processes all incoming and outgoing special services mail, i.e. registered, express, certified, insured, and other various extra service articles personally through the window to the addressee/authorized agent and to various organizations and mailrooms designated mail orderlies and mail clerks.

* Provides expedient and complete mail like matter services sent via commercial carriers. Responsible for securely receiving, controlling and processing commercial carrier parcels (i.e. UPS and Fed Ex parcels).
* To provide first-line defense of Mail Security for JBSA customers and serviced activities. Responsible for knowing the characteristics of suspicious mail items and the proper procedures for handling and reporting suspicious mail items to the proper authorities.
* Maintains and Operates as a Unit Mail Clerk. Responsible for assigning and withdrawal of receptacles for TDY, student and permanent party postal lock boxes, changing combinations /keys, redirecting undeliverable mail. Receives, unloads, sorts, and processes incoming shipments of mail trays, parcels, sacks, and correspondence into postal receptacles. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* Must have a valid and current driver's license in order to operate a motor vehicle to transport mail.
* A qualified typist is highly desired.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
* Must not have been previously relieved for cause from duty with postal or other communications activities.
* May be required to work overtime on an emergency basis.
* May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty or training assignments.
* Must be able to complete a pre-employment physical examination.
* Incumbent's normal workday consists of heavy lifting, standing, bending, reaching, or using automated systems in a warehouse like environment with occupational outside exposure. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include applying knowledge of publications governing the control and processing of various types of mail, including special services mail; protecting and processing administrative communications for official mail (routine and accountable), parcels, domestic and international mail;

applying and enforcing postal, acquisition, and administrative communications directives and policies; applying directives and policies to recognize problems and recommend improved procedures and methods to increase efficiency; utilizing Microsoft Office suites to perform everyday office activities; produce a variety of complex textual documents such as reports, lists, and letters; applying security regulations, established guidelines, procedures, and…