Postal Clerk I

Postal Clerk IThe University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Postal Clerk I.Position Details Location Hattiesburg118 College DriveHattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001United States Division Post Office Position Type Staff Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Salary Range 11.50 - 11.75 Pay GradeN01Posting Close Date Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsCustomer service skills and multitasking a must.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).Job SummaryThis position works in the USPS Contract station area using a POS to sale stamps, money orders, and handing out packages. Place campus mail in departmental and student boxes through out the day. Responsible for all duties of the contract window including scanning packages, making daily deposits and other task assigned.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAccepts and sorts mail.Sell stamps, money orders for the contract window. Do a daily report and deposit for the United Sates Postal service.Charges out mail for departments and applies postage with a meter machine.Rents and closes boxes for students each semester.Training of student workers to help work the contract station or other areas of the post office.Must be willing to follow all postal regulations when accepting mailing of packages.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh School graduate or GED.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesMicrosoft officeMust be organized, self motivated, work with little supervision.Must have a drivers license and able to drive a company truck.Must have a cell phone to contact students by text or call about their packages.Preferred QualificationsExperience with money and working with a point of sale system. Must be bale to balance a money drawer each day. Experience with excel spreadsheets.About The University of Southern MississippiSince our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.