Postal Assistant
Postal Assistant
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Job Description
Job Description
Postal Assistants work between 20 and 40 hours per week during the academic year to supplement and support the work performed by our full-time staff. Postal Assistants process incoming mail and packages then distribute them to specified locations help us meet our 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.
Postal Assistants also perform other duties as requested; take initiative to support a healthy work environment; strive to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Business Conduct; exemplify the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and support the universitys motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
Standard work shifts with a variety start times are available depending on the work assignment. The tasks performed may change daily depending on the volume of mail that day or team member absences. Applicants selected for one of these positions will begin working during the last week of July.
Required Qualifications
Experience
Previous experience communicating with or working with the public.
Licenses
A valid drivers license with no restrictions.
Able to:
Safely operate a delivery vehicle.
Safely move and handle up to 70 lbs.
Sit walk stand bend squat climb stairs.
Perform repetitive movements of reaching lifting sorting and carrying mail packages and boxes for extended periods.
Work in close proximity to others and as part of a team
Work daily in a variety of weather conditions.
Skills:
Strong attention to detail.
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.
Comfortable driving a delivery van on the interstate.
Pay Band
2
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$15
Hours per week
20 - 40 hours per week during the academic year. Varies depending on primary assignment and staffing changes.
Review Date
Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Interviews are planned for the first week of July.
Additional Information
Applicants selected for one of these positions will begin working during the last week of July.
The selected candidates 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 36000 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 Dan Taggartat during regular business hours at least 2 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Part-Time
