Delivery Worker Temporary

The Finance and Administrative Services Department (FAS) is seeking a temporary Delivery Workerfor the Facility Operations Division. This position will cover a route that could be a walking route or operate a vehicle on route to pick up and deliver interoffice US Mail office supplies cases of copy paper and various record boxes to pre-assigned and special delivery locations within the City of Seattle and King County geographical area.

The qualified candidate should be able to adhere to a strict time schedule along with strong customer service skills to communicate with personnel at each delivery point. Basic computer skills are required to use handheld scanners maintain daily logs other documents and written customer communication.

ABOUT US

FAS is often the publics first interaction with the City of Seattle operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.

The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions like managing 120 City facilitiesincluding police and fire stationsoverseeing the Citys neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. No matter the need FAS is hereat your service.

• Pick-up and deliver interoffice mail US Mail office supplies equipment packages cases of copy paper and various record boxes to designated City departments on pre-assigned routes.
• Receive and sort packages interoffice mail code and prepare mailand packagesfordelivery.
• Deliver packages to departments and staff using handheld scanners to scan and sign for packages
• Process outgoing US Mail and packages.
• Answer telephone email and respond to questions related to mail deliveries andpickups.
• Make special or non-scheduled urgent deliveries.
• Maintain vehicle mileage and/or daily inspection logs.
• Use handheld scanners to log and document pickup/deliveryinformation.
• Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• One year of delivery and/or courier warehousing or shipping & receiving experience (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class) AND
• Current and valid Washington State drivers license with a clean driving record
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with customers and others
• Knowledge of mail processing and use of mailing equipment
• Experience in using handheld scanner orelectronic tracking devices
• Knowledge of United State Postal Service mail standards
• Experience in metering and processing outgoing US Mail by mail classes
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This position requires full-time onsite work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand walk or bend for extended periods of time is required.
• Ability to safely operate City vehicles and drive in all-weather conditions
• Works indoors and in all outdoor weather environments

This position is classified as a Delivery Worker. It is Civil Service represented FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. The full range for this step-progression position is $27.92 - $32.47 hourly.

Application Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.

1. A thorough and detailed NEOGOV online application
2. Supplemental questionnaire
3. A current FULL driving abstract from the Department of Licensing.
4. Up to date resume.

PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Background Check:
This position requires successfully passing a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check. Delivery Workers in this role may have access to secure City facilities restricted operational areas or information systems connected to public safety functions. CJIS clearance ensures that employees who work in or around these sensitive environments meet federal and local security standards. Candidates must complete fingerprinting and all required CJIS screening before hire.

Pre-Employment Physical: Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical.

Why work at the City of Seattle
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior our personal commitments and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture we seek employees who will engage in theRace and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures unlearn the way things have always been done and provide equitable processes and services.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: May Apply:The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation medical condition or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences. If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at Finance and Administrative Services please send an email to. FAS promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process please contact us.

CANDIDATE NOTIFICATION:

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