Job Description

The Postal Assistant will process incoming mail and packages then distribute them to specified locations. Reporting to the Mail Services Warehouse Supervisor, the incumbent is also expected to meet fixed schedules for the collection and return of mail, sort mail for delivery and arrange it in the correct delivery sequence, and answer customer questions about university mail services regulations.

Required Qualifications

* Previous experience communicating with or working with the public;
* A valid driver's license with no restrictions;
* The ability to maintain accurate records;
* Willingness to work in close proximity to others;
* The ability to work as a team member; comprehend and follow instructions; adhere to a schedule;
* Ability to safely operate a delivery vehicle;
* Able to: safely move and handle up to 70 lbs.; sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb stairs and perform repetitive movements of reaching, lifting, sorting, and carrying mail packages and boxes for extended periods; and work daily in a variety of weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with record keeping; use of a personal computer and computerized mail management systems; sorting, correcting, and forwarding mail;
* Knowledge of USPS processes and procedures;
* Experience as a delivery driver.

Pay Band

2

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Review Date

Initial review begins on December 11 and will likely continue into January

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.