Mail Clerk jobs in New Hampshire

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Facilities Maintenance and Office Services has a full time vacancy for Mail Clerk.

Summary:

To collect, sort, weigh and distribute mail in a centralized mail room which supports many organizational units. To perform a variety of physical movement and inventories for equipment, furnishings and supplies.

Responsibilities:

Collects, sorts, weighs, classifies, stamps and picks up incoming and outgoing mail from the US Post Office, State House Annex mailroom and inter and intra-departmental offices for distribution to the different agencies within DHHS.

Records and maintains the breakdown of the business reply mail coming in for Health and Human Services and verifies all the certified and registered mail receipts coming in from the US Post Office for reporting purposes.

Delivers and picks up Governor and Council contracts, medical records, court records, client and vendor checks, census and lab reports for Health and Human Services divisions, as required.

Picks up and delivers inter and intra-departmental mail according to a regular schedule. Makes daily messenger runs to the other state agencies, USPS and local banks and responds to emergency deliveries as needed.

Computes rates for insured, registered and special delivery mail.

Operates electronic postal scales and mailing equipment.

Drives state vehicles to deliver mail, operates pallet jack and uses other moving equipment as needed.

Acts as a back-up liaison to the Stock Clerk II to receive, store, package forms and supplies to be shipped via UPS for delivery to district office locations, issue and deliver supplies and equipment as needed to all DHHS locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Six months' experience as a postal clerk or other work requiring a knowledge of postal regulations. Additional years of related work experience may not be substituted for the formal education required by this class specification.

License/Certification: Valid NH driver’s license if required to operate a vehicle to perform job accountabilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must have sufficient strength and be free from disabilities that would prevent lifting of mail sacks and cartons and other related physical tasks.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Working knowledge of United States postal regulations. Fundamental knowledge of simple record keeping. Ability to prepare statements and keep postage records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel within the department concerned. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification

For further information please contact Kurt Ekstrom, Mail Supervisor I, kurt.g.ekstrom@hhs.nh.gov, 603-271-9007.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee¿s union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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