Postal Support Employee Job Series
The following PSE levels and position descriptions were drafted with the corresponding career position in mind. The proposed level is the lowest recommended level for the combined duties with the PSE position. Duties such as training, supervising and time and attendance were removed.
Job ID / Occ Code / Job Title / PST / PSG / DesAct / CraftCLERKS
21062966 / 2395-0011 / PSE CLERK / P4 / 6 / 813 / CK
814
819
21062967 / 2395-0012 / PSE CLERK / P4 / 5 / 813 / CK
814
21062968 / 2395-0013 / PSE DATA CONVERSION OPERATOR / P4 / 5 / 812 / CK
21063126 / 2395-0014 / PSE MARK UP CLERK- AUTOMATED / P4 / 5 / 813 / CK
819
21063205 / 2395-0016 / PSE POST OFFICE CLERK / P4 / 4 / 818 / CK
MAINTENANCE
21062945 / 2395-0001 / PSE CUSTODIAN / P4 / 3 / 866 / MN
867
868
869
21062965 / 2395-0010 / PSE BUILDING MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN / P4 / 4 / 866 / MN
867
868
869
21062962 / 2395-0007 / PSE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC / P4 / 6 / 866 / MN
867
868
869
21062961 / 2395-0006 / PSE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT CLERK / P4 / 6 / 866 / MN
867
868
869
21062963 / 2395-0008 / PSE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC / P4 / 7 / 866 / MN
867
868
869
MOTOR VEHICLE
21062964 / 2395-0009 / PSE GARAGEMAN / P4 / 5 / 852 / MV
21063076 / 2395-0004 / PSE MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR / P4 / 7 / 835 / MV
21063077 / 2395-0005 / PSE TRACTOR TRAILER OPERATOR / P4 / 8 / 835 / MV
21062949 / 2395-0002 / PSE AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC / P4 / 7 / 851 / MV
21062950 / 2395-0003 / PSE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN / P4 / 8 / 851 / MV
21063151 / 2395-0015 / PSE GENERAL CLK VMF / P4 / 6 / 853 / MV
5/19/2011- Draft
PSE CLERK
Level 5
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of basic clerk duties to support customer day to day operations.
operational REQUIREMENT
This position is to be used for non-career Postal Support Employee positions only.
PSE positions may perform a variety of duties, in one or more of the following craft areas, to support day to day operations of the USPS: mail processing, retail/customer services, maintenance, and motor vehicle.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs one or a combination of the duties listed below:
1. Performs a variety of administrative duties including, but not limited to: preparing new file folders, transmitting folders and information, answering telephones, preparing requisitions, typing, affixing labels to mail, preparing forms, and operating office equipment.
2. Utilizes a phone and computer to answer and respond to customer inquiries pertaining to the delivery status or disposition of an article of mail. May provide guidance to customers related to mailing standards and preparation.
3. Sorts and distributes mail in accordance with established schemes.
4. Operates automated data processing equipment.
5. Extracts data from several databases, including change of address, mailers’ database, and address correction.
6. Prepares reports and maintains records.
7. Provides routine information to the public concerning postal rates, mailing information, and products.
8. Operates automated or mechanized mail processing equipment.
9. Interacts with internal and external customers.
10. Follows established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions while performing all duties.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned
SELECTION METHOD
See Handbook EL-312, Chapter 2 - Selection Policies for Non-career Recruitment.
PSE DATA CONVERSION OPERATOR
Level 5
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
Operates data conversion equipment in transforming information from source documents to computer input forms.
operational REQUIREMENT
This position is to be used for non-career Postal Support Employee positions only.
PSE positions may perform a variety of duties in addition to the position described, in one or more of the following craft areas, to support day to day operations of the USPS: mail processing, retail/customer services, maintenance, and motor vehicle.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Operates conventional keypunch and electronic data entry equipment from source documents to an input suitable for computer processing.
2. Performs a mechanical verification of keypunched information.
3. Selects correct program format and operating mode for each data entry system job application.
4. Prepares and maintains program control cards for jobs processed on keypunch/key verifier equipment for each specific job.
5. Maintains format instructions for all keypunching jobs performed in the facility.
6. Tracks machine utilization information and submits to supervisor for review.
7. Interacts with internal and external customers.
8. Follows established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions while performing all duties.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned
SELECTION METHOD
See Handbook EL-312, Chapter 2 - Selection Policies for Non-career Recruitment.
PSE CLERK
Level 6
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of clerical duties to support day to day operations.
operational REQUIREMENTS
This position is to be used for non-career Postal Support Employee positions only.
PSE positions may perform a variety of duties in addition to the position described, in one or more of the following craft areas, to support day to day operations of the USPS: mail processing, retail/customer services, maintenance, and motor vehicle.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs one or a combination of the following duties listed below:
1. Utilizes a phone and computer to answer and respond to customer inquiries pertaining to the delivery status or disposition of an article of mail. May provide guidance to customers related to mailing standards and preparation.
2. Performs a variety of administrative duties including, but not limited to: preparing new file folders, transmitting folders and information, answering telephones, preparing requisitions, typing, affixing labels to mail, preparing forms, and operating office equipment.
3. Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail using the appropriate sort program or manual distribution scheme.
4. Performs stock control and clerical duties in the filing of requisitions, maintenance of records, taking of inventories, and related property and supply activities.
5. Examines incoming inventory and verifies the quantity and condition of the items.
6. Operates automated data processing equipment.
7. Prepares reports and paperwork as well as maintains records.
8. Operates automated or mechanized mail processing equipment.
9. Interacts with internal and external customers.
10. Follows established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions while performing all duties.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned
SELECTION METHOD
See Handbook EL-312, Chapter 2 - Selection Policies for Non-career Recruitment.
PSE MARKUP CLK AUTOMATED
Level 5
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
Assists with, and performs, a variety of clerical duties to process undeliverable mail as addressed.
operational REQUIREMENTS
This position is to be used for non-career Postal Support Employee positions only.
PSE positions may perform a variety of duties in addition to the position described, in one or more of the following craft areas, to support day to day operations of the USPS: mail processing, retail/customer services, maintenance, and motor vehicle.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Operates a computer keyboard to enter and extract data from several databases including change of address, mailers' database, and address correction.
2. Selects correct program and operating mode for each application.
3. Affixes labels to mail either manually or with mechanical devices.
4. Prepares forms for address correction services and/or scanning operation.
5. Manually distributes processed markups to appropriate separations for further handling.
6. Returns incomplete documents and records to delivery offices when necessary.
7. May operate an optical scanner and computer to process postal forms.
8. May view input from scanned postal forms on computer screen.
9. May operate a photo copy machine.
10. Interacts with internal and external customers.
11. Follows established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions while performing all duties.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned.
SELECTION METHOD
See Handbook EL-312, Chapter 2 - Selection Policies for Non-career Recruitment.
PSE CUSTODIAN
Level 3
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
Assists with, and performs, a variety of laboring and tasks for a facility and/or grounds.
operational REQUIREMENTS
This position is to be used for non-career Postal Support Employee positions only.
PSE positions may perform a variety of duties in addition to the position described in one or more of the following craft areas, to support day to day operations of the USPS: mail processing, retail/customer services, maintenance, and motor vehicle.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs custodial duties such as but not limited to: cleaning and scrubbing floors, trash removal, dusting furniture and fixtures, cleaning walls and windows, cleaning hardware and toilet fixtures, caring for lawns and shrubs, cleaning sidewalks and driveways.
2. Loads, unloads, and moves furniture, supplies and equipment. Stacks supplies in storage rooms and on shelves.
3. Tends to lawns, shrubbery, and premises of facilities. Cleans ice and snow from sidewalks and driveways as necessary.
4. Completes forms and paperwork as required.
5. Interacts with internal and external customers.
6. Follows established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions while performing all duties.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned.
SELECTION METHOD
See Handbook EL-312, Chapter 2 - Selection Policies for Non-career Recruitment.
PSE BUILDING MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN
Level 4
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
Assists with, and performs, a variety of laboring, cleaning and maintenance tasks for a facility, equipment and/or grounds.
operational REQUIREMENTS
This position is to be used for non-career Postal Support Employee positions only.
PSE positions may perform a variety of duties in addition to the position described in one or more of the following craft areas, to support day to day operations of the USPS: mail processing, retail/customer services, maintenance, and motor vehicle.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs custodial duties such as but not limited to: cleaning and scrubbing floors, trash removal, dusting furniture and fixtures, cleaning walls and windows, cleaning hardware and toilet fixtures, caring for lawns and shrubs, cleaning sidewalks and driveways.
2. Performs a variety of routine maintenance service on building equipment, mail processing equipment, customer service equipment, and delivery service equipment. Maintains equipment, tools and supplies.
3. Makes minor carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and equipment repairs. Uncrates, assembles, moves and repairs postal furniture.
4. May assist higher level technicians, directly or remotely, in executing tasks.
5. Operates simple heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and performs designated maintenance and repair operations of a routine nature.
6. Interacts with internal and external customers.
7. Follows established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions while performing all duties.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned.
SELECTION METHOD
See Handbook EL-312, Chapter 2 - Selection Policies for Non-career Recruitment.
PSE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT CLERK
Level 6
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
Assists with, and performs, a variety of administrative and inventory tasks in support of maintenance operations.
operational REQUIREMENTS
This position is to be used for non-career Postal Support Employee positions only.
PSE positions may perform a variety of duties, in one or more of the following craft areas, to support day to day operations of the USPS: mail processing, retail/customer services, maintenance, and motor vehicle.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reviews and prepares work orders, enters work request and maintenance records in maintenance data system.
2. Provides general computer support, collects data, produces reports, prepares correspondence, and maintains files and records.
3. Assists with inventory and stock levels, receives, unloads and reconciles shipments with suppliers.
4. Picks-up, delivers and/or ships materials.
5. Interacts with internal and external customers.
6. Follows established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions while performing all duties.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned.
SELECTION METHOD
See Handbook EL-312, Chapter 2 - Selection Policies for Non-career Recruitment.
PSE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Level 6
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
Assists with, and performs, a variety of entry-level technical and semi-skilled tasks in the performance of preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance.
operational REQUIREMENTS
This position is to be used for non-career Postal Support Employee positions only.
PSE positions may perform a variety of duties in addition to the position described in one or more of the following craft areas, to support day to day operations of the USPS: mail processing, retail/customer services, maintenance, and motor vehicle.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Inspects conveyors, cleans, lubricates, adjusts and makes minor repairs of a routine nature to mechanized mail processing and/or building equipment; performs mail searches and clears jams and blockages.
2. Under the direction of skilled maintenance employees: assists in locating and correcting sources of trouble, minor repairs to electrical systems, motors and case lights, relocation or modification of equipment or systems, and replaces parts of components.
3. Maintains an awareness of equipment operation especially excessive heat, vibration, and noise; reports obvious equipment malfunctions, hazards or wear to supervisor.
4. Assembles, disassembles, and repairs equipment or furniture, and assists in painting jobs.
5. Completes work record sheets, as required. Maintains required records and takes readings from meters, gauges, counters and other monitoring and measuring devices.
6. Uses necessary hand and power tools, gauging devices, and test equipment as required in the course of assigned duties.
7. Interacts with internal and external customers.
8. Follows established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions while performing all duties.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned.
SELECTION METHOD
See Handbook EL-312, Chapter 2 - Selection Policies for Non-career Recruitment.
PSE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Level 7
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
Assists with, and performs, a variety of technical and semi-skilled tasks in the performance of preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance.