About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a GS-0305-6, Mail and File Assistant located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN CAPE MAY COMPTROLLER BRANCH in CAPE MAY, New Jersey.
QualificationsTo qualify at the GS-06 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis: Experience planning, coordinating, and administrating postal operations in compliance with USPS. DHS, USCG, GSA, and federal regulations. Experience interpreting and applying postal policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure operational compliance and improve mail services. Experience managing official mail operations, including incoming and outgoing mail, accountable mail, courier services and express mail. Experience analyzing mail operations and recommending process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery. Experience operating motor vehicles up to 1 1⁄2 tons to transport official mail and materials. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesYou will serve as a Mail and File Assistant and be responsible for providing technical and administrative direction over the mail service, postal inspections, postal training, correspondence and the mail distribution for all activities, and dispatch of all outgoing official mail. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Plans, coordinates, and oversees postal operations to ensure compliance and USPS, USCG, DHS, GSA, and federal regulations. Manages all official mail services, including incoming and outgoing mail, accountable mail courier, and express mail operations. Analyzes mail operations, prepares reports, monitors costs, and implements process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses. Serves as the primary liaison with the U.S. Postal Service, providing guidance on postal regulations, policies, and service agreements. Operates government vehicles up to 1 1/2 tons to support the timely collection, transportation, and delivery of official mail. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation InformationRequirementsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance. This is a a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.