Senior Mail Processor

Overview

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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UCI Transportation and Distribution Services oversees all transportation planning, parking, fleet and mail services, document management and passport services at the University of California, Irvine. UCI Transportation has an environmental commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all vehicles traveling on and around the UCI campus. This commitment to reduce costs and emissions is at the heart of every program and service offered to the UCI campus community.

Responsibilities

Mail Processors manage, supervise, or perform a variety of tasks that include the following: sort and classify all outgoing mail according to postal regulations (foreign and domestic) for all classes of mail; prepare packages for shipment according to postal regulations and various common carriers; prepare, classify, rate, and record information and recharges on outgoing registered, certified, receipt requested, insured, and special delivery mail according to postal regulations;

receive, record, and deliver incoming registered, certified and insured mail according to postal regulations; process improperly addressed mail received by the University, searching various name and address files and directories to locate addresses; label, sort, and prepare catalogs, brochures, and other publications for shipment according to postal regulations and national ZIP scheme; maintain all bulk- mail and second-class accounts with the Post Office;

answer all questions about classes of mail, postage rates, customs requirements, weight and size limitations; operate and maintain postage meter machines; sack, tray, and tub outgoing mail by classification; pick up mail from and deliver mail to the U.S. Postal Service; record charges for postage utilized by departments on daily distribution sheets, audit mail charges and prepare statements of charges for departments;

operate high speed, automatic, address-labeling machines; sort U.S. and campus mail for distribution to departments; deliver U.S. and campus mail to departments; pick up outgoing mail from departments and central pickup points; and perform other related duties as required. Supports the management and organization of long-term storage inventory and provides operational support for Mail Services, Long-Term Storage operations, and Ethyl Alcohol delivery services.

Qualifications

Required:

* Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing for the purposes of following instructions, record keeping and communicating with the campus community.

* Able to drive delivery vehicles including bobtail trucks.

* Able to safely use material handling equipment such as hand carts, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

* Capable of interacting with a diverse population in a high-volume, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment.

* Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.

* Knowledge of basic computer skills and Microsoft Office applications.

* Able to organize data and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort.

* Three years of experience in handling campus and U.S. mail, including a working knowledge of postal regulations and postal rates.

Driver's License:

* Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Preferred:

* A working knowledge of postal regulations and postal rates; and knowledge and abilities essential to…