Lead Assistant Driver Mail Services (630am-300pm)

JOB SUMMARY
Receives processes and delivers US interoffice courier mail and freight to the Central Office and to all Administrative Satellite Offices. Trains and instructs new drivers on the delivery of incoming mail and parcels to Schools and Satellite Offices in specific mail routes throughout Anne Arundel County. Provides general oversight and guidance to the mail drivers.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers and picks up mail and parcels to and from Satellite Offices.
• Receives sorts and delivers all incoming mail and freight throughout the Central Office.
• Picks up incoming bulk mail from the Annapolis Post Office.
• Serves as a back-up mail driver during peak volume periods and/or whenever a driver is unavailable.
• Processes outgoing US mail on a commercial postage machine and ensures adequate postage.
• Ensures mail drivers properly sort bag and load all outgoing mail/packages in route order.
• Contacts mail drivers and redirects their routes when situations warrant it.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

• Two (2) years experience in mailroom operations receiving mail sorting and processing outgoing mail required; and
• One (1) year recent delivery driving experience operating a 22-foot transit-van or similar required; and
• Two (2) years experience providing in-person customer service required; and
• One (1) year experience and/or training in a supervisory capacity preferred; and
• One (1) year experience operating a commercial grade postage meter machine (Pitney Bowes Hasler) preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Good organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide good customer service to office tenants and to schools
• Ability to plan monitor and coordinate work schedules of subordinates.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse departments and offices.
• Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail AACPS Intranet electronic benefits enrollment tool Microsoft Office Suite etc.).
• Ability to drive at least 100 miles per day

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Upon hire Drivers License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
• Proof of a good driving record required.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Board Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE
Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

• Trains employees.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Provides feedback to assist the supervisors assessment of the employees performance.
• Instructs employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use.
• Performs same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving: over 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception

Work Environment
Location

• Office school or similar indoor environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Temperature Change: under 1/3 percent of the time

Exposure

• Outdoor weather conditions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 80 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• 70% daily day travel within the county Delivers and picks up mail and parcels to and from Satellite Offices.

Employee Safety Statements

• The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
• Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
• The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.

JOB INFORMATION

ORGANIZATION

HR JOB INFORMATION

VR# 26150

Required Experience:

Junior IC