PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK

United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 10108337

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the
examination may be limited.

Branch

Dakotas District

Job Posting Period

05/26/2017 – 05/31/2017

This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being
invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.

Job Title

PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK

Facility Location
ABERDEEN
1202 S 5TH ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401-4309

CONTACT INFORMATION: Cheryl Fehr, Postmaster, 605-226-2673; Cheryl.A.Fehr@usps.gov

Position Information
Title: PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Occupation Code: 2395-0018
Non-Scheduled Days: Varies
Hours: Varies

Postal Support Employees (PSE) hold temporary appointments for periods not-to-exceed 360 days. Subsequent
appointments after a 5 day break in service may be offered but are not guaranteed and should not be expected because the
use of PSEs is discretionary and subject to business needs.

PSEs can be scheduled any hours and the position is intended to be very flexible, including weekends and holidays as
needed. PSEs must be available to work when needed.

***SELECTED APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE POST OFFICE AS WELL AS
REMOTE POST OFFICES AS NEEDED. WHEN A CAREER VACANCY OCCURS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE THE
SENIOR PSE IN THE BID CLUSTER WILL BE PROMOTED TO THE POSITION.***

SALARY RANGE: $16.62 per hour paid bi-weekly
FINANCE NUMBER: 460036
BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a non-career position, which may lead to a career position depending on organizational
needs. Limited benefits include paid time off at the rate of 1 hour for every 20 paid hours, and pay raises. After one year of
service, PSEs may be eligible for health insurance under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with a Postal

Service premium contribution for APWU CDHP, dental and vision insurance through the Federal Employees Dental and
Vision Insurance Program, and long term care insurance through the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program.

Persons Eligible to Apply
All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United
States. Applicants must be available for screening activities, including an interview. Applicants entitled to veterans’
preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position.

Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/employment to be considered for this employment opportunity. You must
have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and
background checks will be conveyed by email. Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list to allow
all correspondences to be received.
@usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com @uspsis.gov

EXAM REQUIRED: If you are invited to take this test, instructions regarding the exam process will be sent to you via email.
Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions carefully so you can be
considered for this employment opportunity.

NOTICE SCREENINGS REQUESTED: You may receive multiple requests for background checks in regards to this
employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses
may result in disqualification for this opportunity.

Current non-career Postal Service employees who wish to apply for this vacancy must go to usps.com/employment and use
your existing eCareer Profile to apply. Do not log into LiteBlue; if you logged into LiteBlue, log out and close your browser
before going to usps.com/employment.

Functional Purpose
Performs a variety of clerk duties required to process mail using automated mail processing equipment or manual methods of
sortation and distribution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Makes one or more sortations of outgoing and/or incoming mail using the appropriate sort program or manual distribution
scheme.
2. On a rotation basis, performs all of the following duties: loads mail onto automated equipment, culling out non-processable
items; enters sort plan and starts equipment; monitors flow of mail to ensure continuous feed; sweeps separated mail from
bins stackers; and stops equipment when distribution run or operation is completed. Runs machine reports, clears jams and
contacts maintenance for assistance when required.
3. Prepares work area, ensuring all necessary support equipment and materials, including labels, trays, and other
containers, are in place.
4. Removes sorted mail from bins or separations and places into appropriate trays or containers for further processing or
dispatch based on knowledge of operating plans and dispatch schedules, or at the instruction of supervisors or expediters;
may riffle or verify mail to ensure sortation accuracy as needed.
5. In addition, may perform any of the following duties: provide service at public window for non-financial transactions;
maintain records of mails; examine balances in advance deposit accounts; and record and bill mail requiring special service.
6. Follows established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions while performing all duties.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

PSE Mail Processing Clerks perform a variety of clerical duties in mail processing and retail/customer services to support day
to day operations.

Duties are physically demanding requiring moderate to heavy lifting, carrying, prolonged standing, walking and reaching.
PSEs may be required to handle heavy sacks of mail/parcels, sort & distribute incoming/outgoing mail, and work at a service
window selling postal products & services to customers. Applicants must be able to perform the duties of the position with or
without accommodation.

SUPERVISION

Supervisor of unit to which assigned.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:

Requirements
1. BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD 2315_PSE (2395-0018) PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK

DOCUMENT DATE: April 18, 2016

FUNCTION: Performs a variety of clerk duties required to process mail using mail processing equipment or manual methods
of sortation and distribution.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.

REQUIREMENTS: There are no separately evaluated knowledge, skill, or ability requirements for this position.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must successfully complete Postal Service Test 473, which includes the
following measures of job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities: A. Address Checking B. Forms Completion C.
Coding & Memory D. Personal Characteristics and Experience Inventory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position, which
require arduous exertion involving prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching, and may involve the handling of
heavy containers of mail and parcels weighing up to 70 pounds

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: Mail Processing Clerks must work their assigned tour and days of work often within an industrial
plant environment. Mail Processing Clerks must follow Postal Service policies and procedures for personal conduct at work,
including adhering to rules and regulations.

Mail Processing Clerks at any time may be assigned to provide service to the public. They must maintain a neat and
professional appearance and demeanor in such interactions, including wearing a uniform when required.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service’s requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting’s closing date. Applicants claiming veterans’
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans’ preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.