POSTAL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - Naval Supply Systems Command

Summary You will serve as a Postal Operations Specialist of NAVSUP FLC PUGET SOUND. Responsibilities You will participate in the training and inspection of unit and conducts briefs to command leadership regarding postal operations. You will conduct specialized training sessions and briefings for units and various commands served You will ensure that appropriate and correct mail handling procedures are practiced. You will be responsible for issuing and enforcing mail policies to commands. You will perform a variety of postal duties including acceptance, screening, sorting, and distributing incoming mail (USPS, FEDEX, UPS, DHL and other premium carriers). You will serve as a senior analyst and Subject Matter Expert assisting in managing the official and registered postal program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate one year of Postal Operations Specialist specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying thorough knowledge of U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Navy (DON) Postal regulations, policies, requirements, principles, practices, procedures and methods sufficient to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the day-to-day postal operations and mail services for an official and registered mail program. You have experience applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to monitor and recommend improvements to the systematic flow and distribution procedures and technical methods of U.S. Mail, Inter- Agency Mail, and Messenger Mail delivery and pickup system between the NCR, USPS, DOD agencies and the Postal Operations Branch. You have experience applying accountability and financial procedures by establishing and maintaining controls on postal/mail expenditures to ensure the most cost effective and proper use of official mail resources. Examples of specialized experience may include:1) Administer the full spectrum of postal retail operations, such as stamp & money order sales, postage sales for packages, customs forms and personal mail delivery via Postal Service Centers; 2) Oversee and/or ensure provision of timely receipt, proper distribution and dispatch of U.S. Mail, Inter-Agency and Messenger Mail, and other postal services for the Postal Operations Branch; 3) Utilize accountability and financial procedures for recording metered postage, paper stamps, and other postal monetary expenditures, as well as investigate and evaluate postage metering process for official mail to prevent waste, fraud or abuse; 4) Identify, evaluate and analyzing different mail functions and operational deficiencies and develop recommendations to resolve problems and issues; 5) Develop and recommend actions regarding policy implementation for both operational and administrative training matters; and 6) Develop, maintain, and continually update training material used in the execution of the overall postal mission supporting postal activities. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230. Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.