- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.
Postal Service Mail Carriers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Control Precision, and Written Comprehension. Postal Service Mail Carriers are typically characterized as being Conventional and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Public Safety and Security, and English Language and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Social Perceptiveness.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Processing Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Documenting/Recording Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Training and Teaching Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Thinking Creatively
Assisting and Caring for Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing and Building Teams
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Staffing Organizational Units
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Control Precision
Written Comprehension
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Near Vision
Finger Dexterity
Far Vision
Multilimb Coordination
Information Ordering
Problem Sensitivity
Extent Flexibility
Depth Perception
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Deductive Reasoning
Perceptual Speed
Category Flexibility
Trunk Strength
Time Sharing
Static Strength
Written Expression
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Stamina
Flexibility of Closure
Auditory Attention
Response Orientation
Spatial Orientation
Visual Color Discrimination
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Reaction Time
Hearing Sensitivity
Glare Sensitivity
Gross Body Equilibrium
Dynamic Strength
Visualization
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Rate Control
Originality
Night Vision
Peripheral Vision
Speed of Closure
Sound Localization
Fluency of Ideas
Memorization
Wrist-Finger Speed
Interests
Conventional
Realistic
Enterprising
Social
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
English Language
Transportation
Education and Training
Sales and Marketing
Law and Government
Psychology
Production and Processing
Communications and Media
Mathematics
Geography
Administration and Management
Sociology and Anthropology
Philosophy and Theology
Personnel and Human Resources
Therapy and Counseling
Telecommunications
Wages
Alaska
$54,610
Virgin Islands
$54,610
Guam
$54,610
Hawaii
$54,610
Connecticut
$54,600
New Jersey
$54,600
Massachusetts
$54,600
Rhode Island
$54,600
District of Columbia
$54,600
California
$54,600
Illinois
$54,570
Puerto Rico
$54,460
Washington
$54,240
Colorado
$54,240
Wyoming
$54,240
Nevada
$54,240
Pennsylvania
$54,240
Oregon
$54,230
Ohio
$54,150
Utah
$54,150
Maryland
$54,030
Florida
$54,030
Michigan
$54,030
New York
$54,020
Arizona
$53,870
Wisconsin
$53,860
Texas
$53,860
New Mexico
$53,650
Montana
$53,300
Louisiana
$53,230
Indiana
$53,110
Iowa
$52,900
Delaware
$52,750
Minnesota
$52,750
Georgia
$52,660
Missouri
$52,540
New Hampshire
$52,500
Virginia
$52,500
Oklahoma
$52,370
Kansas
$52,360
Idaho
$52,190
West Virginia
$52,080
Tennessee
$52,070
Kentucky
$51,980
Nebraska
$51,610
Alabama
$51,240
North Carolina
$51,100
South Carolina
$50,880
Arkansas
$50,530
Mississippi
$50,460
Maine
$49,730
Vermont
$49,420
South Dakota
$49,350
North Dakota
$48,330
Skills
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Coordination
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Service Orientation
Operation Monitoring
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Writing
Operation and Control
Persuasion
Active Learning
Negotiation
Mathematics
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Quality Control Analysis
Learning Strategies
Operations Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Troubleshooting
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Working Conditions
Independence
Recognition
Achievement
Work Styles
Integrity
Self Control
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Social Orientation
Analytical Thinking
Initiative
Innovation
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Time Pressure
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Contact With Others
Deal With External Customers
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Standing
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Physical Proximity
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Freedom to Make Decisions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Work With Work Group or Team
Degree of Automation
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Consequence of Error
Duration of Typical Work Week
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Level of Competition
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Public Speaking
Coordinate or Lead Others
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Work Schedules
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Telephone
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail; collect associated charges; and complete any necessary paperwork.
Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking and/or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
Record address changes and redirect mail for those addresses.
Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
Bundle mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.
Leave notices telling patrons where to collect mail that could not be delivered.
Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
Return incorrectly addressed mail to senders.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries.
Answer customers' questions about postal services and regulations.
Provide customers with change of address cards and other forms.
Report any unusual circumstances concerning mail delivery, including the condition of street letter boxes.
- Importance Supplemental-
Register, certify, and insure parcels and letters.
Travel to post offices to pick up the mail for routes and/or pick up mail from postal relay boxes.
Enter change of address orders into computers that process forwarding address stickers.
Complete forms that notify publishers of address changes.
Sell stamps and money orders.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking and/or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
Leave notices telling patrons where to collect mail that could not be delivered.
Return incorrectly addressed mail to senders.
Answer customers' questions about postal services and regulations.
Report any unusual circumstances concerning mail delivery, including the condition of street letter boxes.
Provide customers with change of address cards and other forms.
Record address changes and redirect mail for those addresses.
Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail; collect associated charges; and complete any necessary paperwork.
Bundle mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.
Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Register, certify, and insure parcels and letters.
Enter change of address orders into computers that process forwarding address stickers.
Travel to post offices to pick up the mail for routes and/or pick up mail from postal relay boxes.
Complete forms that notify publishers of address changes.
Sell stamps and money orders.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
Return incorrectly addressed mail to senders.
Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
Bundle mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.
Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail; collect associated charges; and complete any necessary paperwork.
Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking and/or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries.
Record address changes and redirect mail for those addresses.
Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
Leave notices telling patrons where to collect mail that could not be delivered.
Answer customers' questions about postal services and regulations.
Provide customers with change of address cards and other forms.
Report any unusual circumstances concerning mail delivery, including the condition of street letter boxes.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Travel to post offices to pick up the mail for routes and/or pick up mail from postal relay boxes.
Register, certify, and insure parcels and letters.
Sell stamps and money orders.
Enter change of address orders into computers that process forwarding address stickers.
Complete forms that notify publishers of address changes.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking and/or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
Bundle mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.
Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries.
Leave notices telling patrons where to collect mail that could not be delivered.
Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail; collect associated charges; and complete any necessary paperwork.
Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
Record address changes and redirect mail for those addresses.
Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
Return incorrectly addressed mail to senders.
Answer customers' questions about postal services and regulations.
Provide customers with change of address cards and other forms.
Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
Report any unusual circumstances concerning mail delivery, including the condition of street letter boxes.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Register, certify, and insure parcels and letters.
Enter change of address orders into computers that process forwarding address stickers.
Travel to post offices to pick up the mail for routes and/or pick up mail from postal relay boxes.
Complete forms that notify publishers of address changes.
Sell stamps and money orders.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Provide customers with change of address cards and other forms.
Answer customers' questions about postal services and regulations.
Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
Report any unusual circumstances concerning mail delivery, including the condition of street letter boxes.
Record address changes and redirect mail for those addresses.
Leave notices telling patrons where to collect mail that could not be delivered.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries.
Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail; collect associated charges; and complete any necessary paperwork.
Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
Return incorrectly addressed mail to senders.
Bundle mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.
Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking and/or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sell stamps and money orders.
Complete forms that notify publishers of address changes.
Travel to post offices to pick up the mail for routes and/or pick up mail from postal relay boxes.
Enter change of address orders into computers that process forwarding address stickers.
Register, certify, and insure parcels and letters.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Answer customers' questions about postal services and regulations.
Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
Provide customers with change of address cards and other forms.
Leave notices telling patrons where to collect mail that could not be delivered.
Record address changes and redirect mail for those addresses.
Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
Report any unusual circumstances concerning mail delivery, including the condition of street letter boxes.
Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail; collect associated charges; and complete any necessary paperwork.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries.
Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
Return incorrectly addressed mail to senders.
Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
Bundle mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.
Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking and/or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Enter change of address orders into computers that process forwarding address stickers.
Complete forms that notify publishers of address changes.
Sell stamps and money orders.
Register, certify, and insure parcels and letters.
Travel to post offices to pick up the mail for routes and/or pick up mail from postal relay boxes.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Report any unusual circumstances concerning mail delivery, including the condition of street letter boxes.
Provide customers with change of address cards and other forms.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries.
Answer customers' questions about postal services and regulations.
Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
Leave notices telling patrons where to collect mail that could not be delivered.
Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail; collect associated charges; and complete any necessary paperwork.
Return incorrectly addressed mail to senders.
Bundle mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.
Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking and/or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
Record address changes and redirect mail for those addresses.
Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Register, certify, and insure parcels and letters.
Sell stamps and money orders.
Travel to post offices to pick up the mail for routes and/or pick up mail from postal relay boxes.
Enter change of address orders into computers that process forwarding address stickers.
Complete forms that notify publishers of address changes.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail; collect associated charges; and complete any necessary paperwork.
Answer customers' questions about postal services and regulations.
Leave notices telling patrons where to collect mail that could not be delivered.
Return incorrectly addressed mail to senders.
Bundle mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.
Record address changes and redirect mail for those addresses.
Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking and/or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
Provide customers with change of address cards and other forms.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries.
Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
Report any unusual circumstances concerning mail delivery, including the condition of street letter boxes.
Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Register, certify, and insure parcels and letters.
Sell stamps and money orders.
Complete forms that notify publishers of address changes.
Enter change of address orders into computers that process forwarding address stickers.
Travel to post offices to pick up the mail for routes and/or pick up mail from postal relay boxes.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Report any unusual circumstances concerning mail delivery, including the condition of street letter boxes.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries.
Leave notices telling patrons where to collect mail that could not be delivered.
Provide customers with change of address cards and other forms.
Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
Answer customers' questions about postal services and regulations.
Bundle mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.
Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking and/or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail; collect associated charges; and complete any necessary paperwork.
Record address changes and redirect mail for those addresses.
Return incorrectly addressed mail to senders.
Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Complete forms that notify publishers of address changes.
Sell stamps and money orders.
Travel to post offices to pick up the mail for routes and/or pick up mail from postal relay boxes.
Register, certify, and insure parcels and letters.
Enter change of address orders into computers that process forwarding address stickers.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Some College Courses