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Postal Service Clerks
SOC 43-5051.00
Perform any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Active Listening
3.4
Speaking
3.2
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Service Orientation
3.1
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Knowledge Areas 8
Customer and Personal Service
4.0
English Language
3.4
Mathematics
3.4
Sales and Marketing
3.0
Clerical
3.0
Computers and Electronics
3.0
Transportation
3.0
Administration and Management
2.9
Key Tasks
1Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and
destination, and affix correct postage.
2Check mail to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper
condition for mailing.
3Sort incoming and outgoing mail, according to type and destination, by hand or by
operating electronic mail-sorting and scanning devices.
4Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
5Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post
office boxes.
Also Known As
Bulk Clerk
Bulk Mail Clerk
Bulk Mail Technician
Business Mail Entry Clerk
Clerk
Counter Clerk
Delivery Clerk
Distribution Clerk
Dock Clerk
Mail Agent
Tools & Equipment
Automated mail processing equipment
Barcode scanners
Barcode sorters
Bin stackers
Doubles detectors
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