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.
* Accountable Mail:
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.
* 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. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship 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
* 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.
* Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
* A qualified typist is highly desired.
* 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 physically capable of lifting and moving heavy items on a recurring basis for short periods.
* The work requires substantial lifting of boxes, cartons and mail sacks, weighing up to 70 lbs., substantial standing, bending, walking and occasionally climbing one to three flights of stairs with heavy mail sacks or boxes weighing up to 70 lbs.
* 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 U.S. Postal Service, and organization publications governing the control and processing of various types of mail, including special services mail; effectively ensure policy, guidance, and procedures are enforced by utilizing postal, acquisition, and administrative communications directives and policies;

perform everyday office activities and produce a variety of complex textual documents such as reports, lists, and letters; using automated data processing system to keep track of accountable mail;…