Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mail Clerk

Department: Administration

Reports To: Administrative Services Director

Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Wage Scale: $15.54 - $21.02 per hour (Typical starting wage $15.54-$18.28 DOE)

Hours: 15 to 20 hours per week. Must have a flexible schedule to cover morning and afternoon shifts.

Close Date: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, at 5:00 PM

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receiving letters and parcels, selling postage, stamps, postal cards, and mailing supplies, examining mail for correct postage, and handling letters and packages according to established procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage
• Register, certify, and insure letters and parcels
• Sell and collect payment for products such as stamps, prepaid mail envelopes, and other mailing supplies
• Check mail-in order to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing
• Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures and postage rates
• Provide assistance to the public in complying with federal regulations of Postal Service and other federal agencies and other duties as assigned by the Administrative Services Director

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, reach with hand and arms, talk, hear, see, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands to grab and handle or feel and lift up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, as well as sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moderately quiet in-office settings, and occasionally to outside weather conditions. Occasional moderately strenuous physical labor may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• One (1) year of related experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants must complete a Syracuse City employment application online at If you do not have access to a computer, or if your needing further information regarding the position or needing assistance due to a disability please contact Kadi Jacobsen, at kjacobsen@syracuseut.gov.

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