Postal Service Clerks

What Does a Postal Service Clerks Do?

Perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage. Includes postal service clerks employed by USPS contractors.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage.
• 2Check mail to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
• 3Sort incoming and outgoing mail, according to type and destination, by hand or by operating electronic mail-sorting and scanning devices.
• 4Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
• 5Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes.
• 6Transport mail from one work station to another.

Required Skills

• Budgeting software
• Delivery operations information system DOIS
• Electronic Time Clock ETC
• Inventory tracking software
• Microsoft Windows
• NCR Advanced Store
• Time and Attendance Collection System TACS

Postal Service Clerks Salary