Department of Administrative Services

In a state agency mail service operation this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor with responsibility for a minimum of two other employees while performing unit work activities; may act as the assistant to a Mail Services Supervisor; may supervise mail operations in a small agency.

Agencies are limited to one (1) Lead Mail Handler position within the mail services operation.

Receives general direction from an employee of higher grade.

Leads mail services personnel as assigned.

Plans mail service unit workflow and determines priorities; schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work; establishes and maintains mail service unit procedures; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; operates and adjusts postage metering machines; performs minor repairs; sets up equipment; participates in the operation of the mail service including pick-up and delivery of mail; signs for registered or certified mail; maintains and orders supplies; may make recommendations on policies or standards; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service regulations, rates and classes of mail; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to coordinate mail service operations; ability to recognize equipment problems and prescribe repairs; ability to perform basic arithmetic computations; mechanical ability; ability to utilize computer software; some supervisory ability.

Three (3) years of experience in a mail service or postal operation involving the operation and maintenance of mail service equipment.

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
2. A physical examination may be required.

Incumbents may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights.

Classified/Competitive

(05)-Clerical/Secretarial

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

(6)-Administrative Support

TC 14

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Lead Mail Handler in Salary Group TC 14 approved effective November 20, 2003. (2013 SCOPE Review)

11/29/2013