Postal Specialist (Department Distribution) - Virginia Tech : Job Details

Postal Specialist (Department Distribution)

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Work type: Staff

Senior management: VP Auxiliary & Business Services

Department: Mail Services - Departmental

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Categories: Administrative / Clerical, Facilities / Skilled Trades, Other

Job Description

Embodying the Virginia Tech motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the Division of Auxiliary and Business Services has responsibilities across multiple Virginia Tech campuses and throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, always working to meet the needs of the University and anticipate the needs of those we serve. Auxiliary and Business Services strives to be customer focused and operationally minded while offering a diverse group of services that support and enhance the Virginia Tech experience. We take pride in being a responsive, innovative, and inclusive workforce that are stewards of the resources entrusted to us.

The Postal Specialist (Department Distribution) will process incoming mail and packages then distribute them to specified locations. Reporting to the Mail Facility Supervisor, the incumbent is also expected to meet fixed schedules for the collection and return of mail, sort mail for delivery and arrange it in the correct delivery sequence, and answer customer questions about university mail services regulations.

The incumbent also performs other duties as requested by the supervisor, takes initiative to support the best interests of the department and a healthy work environment, strives to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Business Conduct, Virginia Tech's Principles of Community, and supports the university's motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

Required Qualifications

* Previous experience communicating with or working with the public;

* A valid driver's license with no restrictions;

* The ability to maintain accurate records;

* Willingness to work in close proximity to others;

* The ability to work as a team member; comprehend and follow instructions; adhere to a schedule;

* Ability to safely operate a delivery vehicle;

* Able to: safely move and handle up to 70 lbs.; sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb stairs and perform repetitive movements of reaching, lifting, sorting, and carrying mail packages and boxes for extended periods; and work daily in a variety of weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with record keeping; use of a personal computer and computerized mail management systems; sorting, correcting, and forwarding mail;

* Knowledge of USPS processes and procedures;

* Experience as a delivery driver.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Approximately $30,000

Review Date

September 8, 2024

Additional Information

The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal conviction and driving records check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Megan Hinkle at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 3 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: August 23, 2024

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