National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
Mail/Receiving Clerk
Washington, DC
Jan 24, 2025
Full-time
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Job Description Summary:

Under direct supervision, prepares incoming mail for distribution and processes outgoing mail. Distributes and collects mail. May maintain records on postage, registration of mail and packages.

Under close supervision, incumbent performs basic processes and procedures to accomplish routine tasks.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Receives, sorts, prepares incoming U.S. Mail and internal Academies mail for distribution.

2. Distributes mail to pre-established internal mail areas or as required.

3. Collects outgoing and internal Academies mail.

4. Wraps, seals, weighs, and posts outgoing mail. May operate postal machines as needed.

5. Maintains file of open and completed orders for items received and processed.

6. Utilizes handheld data terminals to ensure all equipment furnishings to be inventoried are properly bar-coded prior to delivery to user groups.

7. May maintain records on postage, registration of mail, and packages.

NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

· Related duties and special projects as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge of personal computer equipment. Good customer service skills. Ability to solve problems basic and repetitive in nature. Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies’ departments through effective communication. Good communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge.

Minimum Experience: Six months of related experience.

Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Job requires lifting, reaching, and stooping. Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: Requires a valid driver’s license.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Reports to Supervisor. Supervisor is present to organize work.

Compensation Range: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine support equity, fairness, and transparency in our compensation programs. An estimated compensation range for this position is $18.44 - $23.05 per hour, plus potential overtime. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters. Note it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the higher end of the range. This is a benefits-eligible position. Our Benefits Plan offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options, including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement and savings benefits, leave benefits such as paid holidays and paid personal leave, transportation subsidies, and education assistance. For more information, please click here.

Work Environment: Office environment. May require travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off-site locations.

The National Academies’ Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

We, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies), value diversity among our staff, members, volunteers, partners, vendors, and audiences. We recognize that talent is broadly distributed in society and that many perspectives enhance the quality of our work and drive innovation and impact. We pledge to cultivate a workplace culture and climate that promotes inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and anti-racism; upholds equity; and values the participation of all who are engaged in advancing our mission. By embracing the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programs, institutional policies and practices, and products, we will be able to better advise the nation on the most complex issues facing society and the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.

Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units.

Job Family:

FACL










Employee Type:

Employee

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

City/State:

Washington, District of ColumbiaPDN-9e0aadf9-9249-4cb3-a693-e8e40f329d2c
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Job Category:
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