Delivery Specialist - Tarleton State University : Job Details

Job TitleDelivery SpecialistAgencyTarleton State UniversityDepartmentPost OfficeProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationStephenville, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionResponsible for providing mail services to the university through physical distribution and customer service. Assists in all areas of university mail service including but not limited to transporting, sorting, and posting incoming mail, cash handling, and metering of outgoing mail. Work hours: 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.Responsibilities:* Delivering mail to all buildings and university departments on campus.* Picking up and delivering all incoming and outgoing mail from the Stephenville Post Office including loading and unloading of mailbags and cartons.* Providing exemplary customer service to students, faculty, staff, and the general public through the mail services counter.* Handling cash such as selling stamps and money orders.* Metering all outgoing departmental mail, checking mail for weight classification, and setting meter machine for proper postage.* Assist with calculating rates and preparing documents for packages and special mailings, answer rate and zip code inquiries for customers, assign and collect for P.O. Box rentals, post notices in boxes for special mail or packages, and monitor to assure timely delivery.* Preparing forms required by the Federal Postal Service, securely depositing funds each day, and reconciling meter readings for departmental charges and allocations.* Checking mail that arrived as miss-addressed or with no box numbers, re-address, and post in the appropriate box. Identifying forwarding addresses and re-address to ensure accurate delivery.* Acts as a representative of Campus Operations and as a valued member of TSU as part of the A&M system and performs other duties as assigned.Education and Experience:* High school graduation (or GED) or any equivalent combination of training and experience.* Two years of related experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* Familiarity with mail routes, bulk mail, and meter room operations including postage computer and registered and insured mail is preferred but not required.* Ability to multitask and work independently and efficiently.* Self-starter, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work under general supervision.* Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with people from various educational backgrounds, disciplines, and professions.* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.* Ability to be an accountable, responsible, and dependable member of the Campus Operations team.The target base hourly compensation is $17.49 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:* Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) - scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!* Masters Educational Assistance - is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning* Fully covered employee health insurance* Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees' insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.* Dental insurance* Vision insurance* Retirement and Insurance programsPaid LeaveTarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!* Paid sick leave* Holiday pay* Vacation* Longevity pay* Paid Birthday Leave - Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!Other* Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!* Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.* Employee Wellness Release Time* Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation* and other Tarleton DiscountsQualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.Application Procedure:During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.Employment applications must include:* Completed online application* Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications* Curriculum Vitae or Resume* At least 3 current professional references and their full contact informationApplications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.