Postal Service Clerks

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.

38 alternate job titles:

Annuitant HCA (Annuitant Holiday Clerk Assistant) Bulk Clerk Bulk Mail Clerk Bulk Mail Technician Business Mail Entry Clerk City Carrier City Carrier Assistant (CCA) Clerk Counter Clerk Delivery Clerk Distribution Clerk Dock Clerk Mail Agent Mail Caller Mail Clerk Mail Handler Mail Order Clerk Mailing Clerk Mailroom Associate Mailroom Clerk Money Order Clerk Package Handler Package Sorter Package Switcher Parcel Post Clerk Part Time Flexible Clerk (PTF Clerk) Post Office Clerk Postal Clerk Postal Service Clerk Postal Service Window Clerk Postal Support Employee Rural Carrier Rural Carrier Associate Sales and Distribution Clerk Sales and Service Associate (SSA) Special Delivery Clerk Stamp Clerk Window Clerk
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Salary Information

Postal Service Clerks: $61,630 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Maintain financial or account records. Maintenance
Weigh parcels to determine shipping costs. General
Calculate shipping costs. General
Obtain written authorization to perform activities. General
Arrange insurance coverage. General
Prepare outgoing mail. General
Sell products or services. General
Collect deposits, payments or fees. General
Verify shipping documentation. General
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. General
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance. General
Assist individuals with paperwork. General
Sort mail. General
Execute sales or other financial transactions. General
Store items. General
Refer customers to appropriate personnel. General
Respond to customer problems or complaints. General
Receive shipments. General
Load materials or equipment. General
Deliver items. General
Order materials, supplies, or equipment. General
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Windows Operating system software
    Budgeting software Accounting software
    Delivery operations information system DOIS Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Electronic Time Clock ETC Time accounting software
    Inventory tracking software Inventory management software
    NCR Advanced Store Point of sale POS software
    Point of sale POS software Point of sale POS software
    Time and Attendance Collection System TACS Human resources software
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