Mail Clerk I (40 hrs./wk, 260 days)

MAIL CLERK I

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, processes and delivers District and United States mail; picks up and delivers mail, records, office supplies and special materials on foot or by truck; operates postage metering machines, inserters and other mail processing equipment; maintains related records. Incumbent performs related work as required.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Picks up and sorts mail, flats, packages and other materials and supplies according to various categories; prepares mail and supplies for intra-district delivery or U.S. mail by bundling, wrapping and weighing; adheres to prescribed postal requirements and procedures; delivers and picks up mail and supplies to and from various schools, offices and locations within the District on foot or by truck utilizing established routes and time schedules.

Allocates cost of metered mail to appropriate accounts; maintains lists of registered mail; assists in preparing routine reports and memos.

Operates a variety of mail processing equipment to fold, insert, seal, and meter mail; operates a variety of paper supply and stationery equipment.

Maintains working and storage areas in a clean and orderly manner.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: Any experience equivalent to education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

There are no minimum education or experience requirements.

Knowledge of: Operation of a motor vehicle; Nevada state traffic laws; basic arithmetic computations; basic record-keeping techniques.

Skill at: Reading and memorizing names and numbers rapidly; planning, organizing and coordinating own work to meet schedules routes; driving a vehicle safely and skillfully; learning to sort and categorize mail, packages, flats and other materials according to prescribed postal regulations and district procedures; learning to operate, adjust and maintain postage and mail processing equipment; reading, writing and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance; performing basic clerical duties including the use of simple mathematical formulas; assuming responsibility and accountability for mail and materials including valuables such as cash, payroll warrants or drugs; understanding and following oral and written instructions; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Special Requirements: Ability to lift, move, and load heavy packages, materials and other items safely and to stand or walk for long periods.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid State of Nevada license with a driving record acceptable to the District,

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.