Job Description
Salary: $41,796.21 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number: 25121E
Department: General Services
Opening Date: 12/27/2024
Closing Date: 1/10/2025 11:59 PM Central
Position Description This position announcement is for a full time
Mail Clerk Carrier , located in the General Services department. The incumbent will processes and distributes all incoming and outgoing U. S. and intra-governmental mail for Metropolitan Government. Performs related duties as required.
The men and women in Metro's General Services Department are there to make sure the rest of government works. From ensuring that our city's vehicles run safely and smoothly, to keeping city buildings up to par to providing printing services and more, General Services is the support that allows other Metro departments to focus and achieve their missions.
Typical Duties - Processes all in-coming and out-going mail for departments and agencies of Metropolitan Government.
- Collates, sorts, and prepares all outgoing mail from departments and all mail placed in Metro postal boxes for distribution.
- Sorts and classifies all mail efficiently.
- Drives a mail services vehicles to deliver all mail to its designated location.
- Picks up all registered and certified mail from the U. S. Postal Office and delivers it to the designated person ensuring that receipt receives the proper signature.
- Ensures that all outgoing mail is received by the proper postal authorities.
- Counts and records the number of pieces of incoming and outgoing mail.
- Operates postage weighing, metering, and stamping equipment.
- May make emergency deliveries when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent
and six (6) months of clerical experience in a postal or mail room setting
No Substitution LICENSES REQUIRED Valid Driver License
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working under extreme outdoor weather conditions. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, coats, goggles, gloves, or shields. Requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, and repetitive lifting (10 to 20 lbs.). On occasion may have to lift up to 50 lbs. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Knowledge of the U. S. Postal Service rules and regulations
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640. Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. 01
Do you have a valid Driver License?
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- No diploma
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
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Do you have at least six (6) months of clerical experience in a mail room setting?
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Please describe your clerical experience in a mail room setting. If no experience, please type "N/A"
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Are you physically able to complete tasks such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, and repetitive lifting (10 to 20 lbs.). On occasion may have to lift up to 50 lbs.
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Describe your experience completing any deliveries. If no experience, please type "N/A"
Required Question Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
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