Mail Clerk - Mail Center

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• Assists Department Supervisor and Lead Mail Assistant as needed to provide adequate and efficient mailroom service to County departments. 

• Collects and retrieves mail from the U.S. Post Office and various County buildings.

• Receives and sorts all interoffice correspondence and U.S. mail into mailboxes.

• Weighs and post U.S. mail for County departments which includes separating pieces for bulk rates.

• Receives and processes numbered article forms including courier package.

• Drives to Post Office and other County locations daily to perform scheduled mail runs in all weather conditions.

• Receives and signs for certified, registered, or express mail including courier deliveries.

• Keeps record of accountable/numbered correspondence.

• Performs various mailroom duties: copying, tabbing, folding, labeling, stuffing, shredding, including the delivery of large parcels.

• Assists with end of month reports by gathering data from spreadsheets.

• Daily use of Mail Center equipment and software.

• Enters data into spreadsheets.

• Creates outgoing courier labels online.

• Checks mailboxes for errors throughout the day.

• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED. 

• Computer and Internet knowledge.

• Related mail room experience preferred. 

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Possess organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload. 

• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with others. 

• Physical stamina--capable of standing for long periods of time.  Ability to lift heavy items. 

• Ability to function in a fast paced and fluctuating work environment. 

• Valid Texas driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.  Must take a defensive driving course every 3 years.

• Availability to work on Saturday for Special Election mail.

• Must successfully complete 30/60/90-day assessments; Failure to meet assessment expectations may impact continued employment.

• Current employee of Fort Bend County.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $15.30 - $18.25 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

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All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
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Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.