Mail Carrier #781

Senate

Washington, District of Columbia$60,000 - $105,000Full-timePosted 1 day ago

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Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Mail Carrier #781. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

Sorts incoming mail by Senator, Senate Committee, Senate official, or other designated Senate support organization; gathers and wraps sorted mail into individual bundles for delivery; delivers Congressional Records, House, Senate, and Executive Calendars during sessions. Sorts bulk local and commercial carrier packages; prepares packages for distribution. Sorts Congressional Acceptance Site mail and packages; prepares mail and packages for distribution. Collects mail, cartons, and postal equipment from offices and retail locations; transports mail to the Senate Post Office mail room; processes mail for outside or inside delivery; processes franked mail. Records volumes of outgoing mail by category; digitally records signatures for accountable mail and packages; maintains a daily log of receipt of mail and packages. Submits completed time and attendance in an accurate and timely manner; is fully prepared to perform duties at the beginning of the shift. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and evaluation

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

Education

High School/GED.

How to apply

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Required documents

Subject to background/security investigation.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

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