Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Job Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and supportive services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents spend a lot of their time Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension, and Written Expression. Postmasters and Mail Superintendents are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Education and Training, and Production and Processing and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension.

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Work Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Getting Information
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Processing Information
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Written Comprehension
  
Written Expression
  
Near Vision
  
Information Ordering
  
Speech Recognition
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Speech Clarity
  
Originality
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Number Facility
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Selective Attention
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Far Vision
  
Visualization
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Time Sharing
  
Memorization
  
Auditory Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Trunk Strength
  
Depth Perception
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Stamina
  

Interests

Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Social
  
Realistic
  
Investigative
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
Education and Training
  
Production and Processing
  
Clerical
  
Administration and Management
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Public Safety and Security
  
English Language
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Psychology
  
Mathematics
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Communications and Media
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Transportation
  
Law and Government
  
Geography
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Telecommunications
  
Mechanical
  
Chemistry
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  

Wages

New Jersey
$75,170  
 
Florida
$74,810  
 
Delaware
$73,510  
 
Massachusetts
$73,320  
 
California
$71,710  
 
Puerto Rico
$71,290  
 
Connecticut
$70,040  
 
Rhode Island
$69,400  
 
Hawaii
$68,960  
 
Tennessee
$67,800  
 
Arizona
$66,600  
 
Michigan
$66,300  
 
Georgia
$65,920  
 
New Hampshire
$65,090  
 
South Carolina
$64,710  
 
North Carolina
$64,450  
 
Maryland
$64,290  
 
Mississippi
$63,270  
 
Ohio
$61,790  
 
Alabama
$61,670  
 
Washington
$61,660  
 
Louisiana
$61,660  
 
New York
$61,660  
 
Texas
$61,650  
 
Wisconsin
$61,360  
 
Oregon
$61,350  
 
Utah
$60,310  
 
Indiana
$60,300  
 
Virginia
$59,600  
 
Pennsylvania
$59,120  
 
Minnesota
$56,460  
 
Illinois
$55,750  
 
Oklahoma
$55,580  
 
Kentucky
$55,570  
 
Idaho
$55,570  
 
Nevada
$55,570  
 
Colorado
$55,570  
 
Kansas
$55,560  
 
Arkansas
$55,560  
 
Missouri
$55,560  
 
Nebraska
$54,490  
 
Vermont
$54,350  
 
Maine
$54,350  
 
Iowa
$54,330  
 
West Virginia
$51,360  
 
New Mexico
$50,670  
 
South Dakota
$50,670  
 
Montana
$50,660  
 
North Dakota
$49,540  
 
Wyoming
$49,540  
 
Alaska
$46,290  
 

Skills

Critical Thinking
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Speaking
  
Time Management
  
Coordination
  
Monitoring
  
Writing
  
Persuasion
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Learning Strategies
  
Active Listening
  
Instructing
  
Negotiation
  
Active Learning
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Service Orientation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Mathematics
  
Operations Analysis
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Troubleshooting
  
Programming
  
Technology Design
  
Science
  

Work Values

Independence
  
Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Relationships
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Self Control
  
Leadership
  
Integrity
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Cooperation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Initiative
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Attention to Detail
  
Persistence
  
Concern for Others
  
Independence
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Social Orientation
  
Innovation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Contact With Others
  
Electronic Mail
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Letters and Memos
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Public Speaking
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Level of Competition
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Physical Proximity
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Consequence of Error
  
Degree of Automation
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
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
  
Work Schedules
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
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-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-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 Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
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 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
  

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-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-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-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 Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-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 Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Public Speaking
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-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-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
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
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Electronic Mail
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Electronic Mail
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Letters and Memos
  
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-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-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
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-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-

Organize and supervise activities such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  
Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  
Resolve customer complaints.
  
Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  
Prepare employee work schedules.
  
Negotiate labor disputes.
  
Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Collect rents for post office boxes.
  
Issue and cash money orders.
  
Inform the public of available services, and of postal laws and regulations.
  
Select and train postmasters and managers of associate postal units.
  
Confer with suppliers to obtain bids for proposed purchases and to requisition supplies; disburse funds according to federal regulations.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Organize and supervise activities such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  
Resolve customer complaints.
  
Prepare employee work schedules.
  
Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  
Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  
Negotiate labor disputes.
  
Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Inform the public of available services, and of postal laws and regulations.
  
Collect rents for post office boxes.
  
Issue and cash money orders.
  
Confer with suppliers to obtain bids for proposed purchases and to requisition supplies; disburse funds according to federal regulations.
  
Select and train postmasters and managers of associate postal units.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  
Prepare employee work schedules.
  
Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  
Organize and supervise activities such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  
Resolve customer complaints.
  
Negotiate labor disputes.
  
Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Issue and cash money orders.
  
Inform the public of available services, and of postal laws and regulations.
  
Collect rents for post office boxes.
  
Confer with suppliers to obtain bids for proposed purchases and to requisition supplies; disburse funds according to federal regulations.
  
Select and train postmasters and managers of associate postal units.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  
Organize and supervise activities such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  
Prepare employee work schedules.
  
Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  
Negotiate labor disputes.
  
Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  
Resolve customer complaints.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Inform the public of available services, and of postal laws and regulations.
  
Collect rents for post office boxes.
  
Confer with suppliers to obtain bids for proposed purchases and to requisition supplies; disburse funds according to federal regulations.
  
Issue and cash money orders.
  
Select and train postmasters and managers of associate postal units.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Negotiate labor disputes.
  
Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  
Resolve customer complaints.
  
Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  
Prepare employee work schedules.
  
Organize and supervise activities such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  
Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Confer with suppliers to obtain bids for proposed purchases and to requisition supplies; disburse funds according to federal regulations.
  
Inform the public of available services, and of postal laws and regulations.
  
Issue and cash money orders.
  
Collect rents for post office boxes.
  
Select and train postmasters and managers of associate postal units.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare employee work schedules.
  
Resolve customer complaints.
  
Negotiate labor disputes.
  
Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  
Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  
Organize and supervise activities such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  
Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Collect rents for post office boxes.
  
Inform the public of available services, and of postal laws and regulations.
  
Confer with suppliers to obtain bids for proposed purchases and to requisition supplies; disburse funds according to federal regulations.
  
Issue and cash money orders.
  
Select and train postmasters and managers of associate postal units.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  
Negotiate labor disputes.
  
Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  
Resolve customer complaints.
  
Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  
Prepare employee work schedules.
  
Organize and supervise activities such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Confer with suppliers to obtain bids for proposed purchases and to requisition supplies; disburse funds according to federal regulations.
  
Issue and cash money orders.
  
Inform the public of available services, and of postal laws and regulations.
  
Collect rents for post office boxes.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Organize and supervise activities such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  
Resolve customer complaints.
  
Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  
Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  
Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  
Prepare employee work schedules.
  
Negotiate labor disputes.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Issue and cash money orders.
  
Inform the public of available services, and of postal laws and regulations.
  
Collect rents for post office boxes.
  
Select and train postmasters and managers of associate postal units.
  
Confer with suppliers to obtain bids for proposed purchases and to requisition supplies; disburse funds according to federal regulations.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  
Negotiate labor disputes.
  
Prepare employee work schedules.
  
Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  
Resolve customer complaints.
  
Organize and supervise activities such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  
Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Confer with suppliers to obtain bids for proposed purchases and to requisition supplies; disburse funds according to federal regulations.
  
Collect rents for post office boxes.
  
Inform the public of available services, and of postal laws and regulations.
  
Issue and cash money orders.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

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
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

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
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
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
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree