State of Iowa - Executive Branch
Mail Clerk 2 – State of Iowa Executive Branch
Join the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) as a Mail Clerk 2 and play a pivotal role in facilitating efficient mail processing for the State of Iowa. You will support seamless mail operations and make a meaningful impact in government service. Key Responsibilities
Assist the state by unloading carts of incoming parcels, federal and interoffice mail and separating by agency. Apply knowledge of current US Postal Services regulations for preparing mail for presentation to the United States Postal Service. Process outgoing federal mail using postage scales and metering machines. Process and apply postage economically, assisting with mail piece design, barcoding, or vendor selection, and correctly bill charges to over 400 separate internal customer accounts. Unload mail from federal equipment and sort and case by building, sort and case incoming and outgoing federal and interoffice mail by agency to approximately 80 mailboxes. Mail may include tax payments, license applications, crime evidence, employment applications, client forms, child support payments or legal correspondence. Knowledge of all agency acronyms, staff and addresses is required for accurate delivery. Remain alert to suspicious packages and letters received from outside, serving as a front‑line defense for elected offices and department heads. When time permits, help customers and perform other mail‑related duties. Desired Skills and Knowledge
Critical Thinking: Use logical reasoning to identify effective solutions and approaches to mail processing challenges. Effective Communication: Convey information verbally and in writing, facilitating smooth communication with team members and external stakeholders. Time Management: Manage your own time efficiently and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines consistently. Benefits
Paid Time Off: Vacation, paid holidays, and unlimited sick leave accrual. Health Coverage: Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options. Retirement: IPERS retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan. Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care. Life Insurance: Free life insurance. Support: Employee Assistance and discount programs. Minimum Qualification Requirements
One year of full‑time experience processing mail. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch equal to six months as a Mail Clerk 1. Additional Qualification Requirements
Some positions may require a valid Iowa driver’s license. Some positions may require the ability to pass a background investigation. E‑Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that confirms employment eligibility of new hires. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with federal
Right to Work
laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e‑verify.gov.
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Join the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) as a Mail Clerk 2 and play a pivotal role in facilitating efficient mail processing for the State of Iowa. You will support seamless mail operations and make a meaningful impact in government service. Key Responsibilities
Assist the state by unloading carts of incoming parcels, federal and interoffice mail and separating by agency. Apply knowledge of current US Postal Services regulations for preparing mail for presentation to the United States Postal Service. Process outgoing federal mail using postage scales and metering machines. Process and apply postage economically, assisting with mail piece design, barcoding, or vendor selection, and correctly bill charges to over 400 separate internal customer accounts. Unload mail from federal equipment and sort and case by building, sort and case incoming and outgoing federal and interoffice mail by agency to approximately 80 mailboxes. Mail may include tax payments, license applications, crime evidence, employment applications, client forms, child support payments or legal correspondence. Knowledge of all agency acronyms, staff and addresses is required for accurate delivery. Remain alert to suspicious packages and letters received from outside, serving as a front‑line defense for elected offices and department heads. When time permits, help customers and perform other mail‑related duties. Desired Skills and Knowledge
Critical Thinking: Use logical reasoning to identify effective solutions and approaches to mail processing challenges. Effective Communication: Convey information verbally and in writing, facilitating smooth communication with team members and external stakeholders. Time Management: Manage your own time efficiently and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines consistently. Benefits
Paid Time Off: Vacation, paid holidays, and unlimited sick leave accrual. Health Coverage: Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options. Retirement: IPERS retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan. Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care. Life Insurance: Free life insurance. Support: Employee Assistance and discount programs. Minimum Qualification Requirements
One year of full‑time experience processing mail. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch equal to six months as a Mail Clerk 1. Additional Qualification Requirements
Some positions may require a valid Iowa driver’s license. Some positions may require the ability to pass a background investigation. E‑Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that confirms employment eligibility of new hires. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with federal
Right to Work
laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e‑verify.gov.
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