Mail Courier

Position Information

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

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, but are not limited to, collecting and recording department daily mail usage, preparing monthly reports for indirect budget deductions, distributing all interdepartmental mail, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Work Schedule: 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.

Position requires that the mail courier operate the mail van and therefore is responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy. 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.

• Distributes all incoming U.S. and interdepartmental mail.
• Meters all outgoing mail and selects the best rates.
• Monitors the U.S. Postal bulk mail area for required postage level.
• Picks up mail from the post office for daily distribution.
• Coordinates department bulk shipments.
• Orders all supplies associated with the mail room.
• Delivers and picks up all mail for departments/divisions located outside of Courthouse. This duty will be performed in all types of inclement weather (e.g., snow, rain, sleet, heat, or wind).
• Assists the Records Retention Technician as directed by the division administrator.
• Answers telephone to provide information as needed on mail matters.
• Responsible for scheduling corrective and preventive maintenance for the mail delivery vehicle.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Internal Support Division of the Central Service Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Mail Courier.
• Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
• Knowledge of mail metering and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.
• Skill to drive a mail courier van.
• Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, and other staff members.
• Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
• Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
• Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Ability to comprehend and apply the regulations and procedures of the department.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a mail courier van, calculator, and mail meter. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.

Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.

• Data Conception: Requires ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
• Interpersonal Communication: Requires ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.
• Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of labels, files, manuals and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires ability to prepare a mail meter report using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
• Intelligence: Requires ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgments in the absence of management.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Numerical Aptitude: Requires ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and…