Postal Specialist I

at State of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Department of Buildings & General Services (BGS) is seeking a full-time Postal Specialist. This position will be cross-trained and will regular rotate through duties within the Postal center.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Handling of large quantities of incoming and outgoing mail and parcels while acting as the States agent to USPS and other outside vendors
• Provides security screening of incoming mail
• Operation of a box truck/cargo van to locations from Waterbury to Barre on daily delivery and pick-up routes
• Pick/up delivery of records boxes
• Operation of automated machinery to capture savings on outgoing letters
• Answers and/or communicates customer questions and concerns
• May educate customer on postal best practices, cost savings and postal regulations

This position will work from 7:30am to 4:30pm, with a scheduled hour lunch. 

Work involves carrying quantities of mail, which includes lifting and carrying heavy boxes, pushing loaded carts and postcons. Exposure to adverse weather conditions is present during pick-up and delivery.  Manual dexterity is required in the operation of automated postage meters and sorting mail.