Postal Assistant: Haynesville Correctional Center

Title:

Postal Assistant:
Haynesville Correctional Center #00349

State Role

Title:

Admin and Office Spec II

Hiring Range: $34,087.00 - $44,159.00

Pay Band: 2

Agency:
Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:

Haynesville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Processes all mail, both internally and externally, for staff and inmates. Receives and inspects all incoming and outgoing inmate mail for contraband. Receives and distributes departmental mail on a daily basis in compliance with applicable federal, state and departmental regulations and procedures. Develops, updates, and maintains all related documentation and reports. Assists Operations Department with maintaining ACA standards and required documentation.

• Working knowledge of basic office practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply written policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize and complete work assignments with minimal guidance from others.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift bags and bulk packages weighing up to 35 pounds, place and retrieve documents/packages from shelves approximately six feet high.
• Must be able to push a wheeled carrier with mailbags and packages not exceeding 50 pounds.
• Must also be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended times and distances.

• Previous working experience keeping records.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply written policies and procedures.
• Some knowledge of corrections.
• Skill in working with postal equipment and/or mail sorting systems.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre‑employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand‑delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.  for more information:
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Name:
Human Resources

Phone:

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