Mail Clerk

Mail ClerkDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview

##### Open & closing dates

05/09/2019 to 05/23/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 4

##### Salary

$30,344 to $39,442 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation2 vacancies in the following location:-Sheridan, WYRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThe Mail Clerk receives, routes, and processes various types of mail

utilizing special handling requirement due to content within mail or

packages. They utilize various mail handling procedures so that

mail, packages and containers can be properly time/date stamped.

They have the ability to interpret policies, procedures, manuals,

and regulations pertaining to mail and distribution. Completes

Reproduction requests.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities

Receives mail and packages from U.S. Post Office and commercial

delivery companies such as USPS, FED-EX, etc.

Inspects for damage, hazardous material, containing valuables or

suspicious articles taking appropriate action in accordance with

facility policy, VA regulations and laws.

Sorts mail for distribution into numerous categories,

identifying mail or packages not to be opened, requiring

individual tracking, or special handling.

Distributes and picks up mail at delivery points within the

medical center, based on the routine scheduled and unscheduled

destination using good judgment in expediting delivery to avoid

delays.

Establish courier schedules to provide optimal services while

considering the time needed to deliver materials to customers,

time required for tours, etc.

Orders supplies

Completes Reproduction requests

Other duties as assigned

Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential4

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- RequirementsConditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after

12/31/1959

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Subject to a background/security investigation

Must meet specialized experience

Must meet Time in grade as applicable

Travel may be required

Resume/CV required Resume: Your resume should include the

following information for each job that you list: Job title;

Complete Work Place Addresses; Duties (be as detailed as possible);

Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008);

Full-time, part-time status (include hours worked per week).

Transcript may be required

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of

employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans

Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during

the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive

care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their

duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals

and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs),

community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet

centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and

unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and

part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA

contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who

work at these facilities.Work Schedule: M-F 730-4

Telework schedules: Not authorized

Virtual work schedules: Not authorized

FLSA: Non Exempt

Position Description Title/#: Mail Clerk

BU Status: BU

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

PCS Relocation Expenses: Not authorized

Designated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively

selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are

subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to

appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied

employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position

if a verified positive drug test result is received

Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredQualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all

requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when

it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with

VA Policy.

Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current

Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52

weeks must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements. TIG means you have

held a GS grade for 52 weeks [or are within two (2) pay

periods/four (4) weeks of possessing 52 weeks] at the closing date

of this announcement. For a GS-04, you must have served 52 weeks at

the GS-02 level or higher. The grade may have been in any

occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An

SF-50(s) that shows your TIG eligibility must be submitted with your

application materials which clearly demonstrate that you meet the 52

weeks TIG requirement. Examples of SF-50s include: Within Grade

Increase(s), Promotion(s), and/or Appointment action(s). Note:

Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees

applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)

appointment.Minimum Requirement:General Experience (GS-04):

One (1) year of general experience in the normal line of progression

for the occupation in the organization. To be creditable, general

experience would be progressively responsible clerical, office, or

administrative work that indicates ability to acquire the

competencies needed to perform the duties of the position. [MUST

BE WELL DOCUMENTED IN YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION PACKAGE. FAILURE TO

DO SO WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER

CONSIDERATION].ORSubstitution of Education: Successfully

completed two (2) year of education above high school which provided

the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties

of this position. [TRANSCRIPT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED IF EDUCATION

IS BEING USED TO QUALIFY. CONFERRAL OF DEGREE(S) EARNED, IF

APPLICABLE, SHOULD BE PRESENT ON TRANSCRIPT(S). UNOFFICIAL

TRANSCRIPT(S) OK.]ORCombination of Experience and Education:

Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at

the GS-04 grade level. To calculate, first identify the percentage

of required education you have earned. Then identify the percentage

of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The

total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the

GS-04. [TRANSCRIPT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED IF EDUCATION IS BEING

USED TO QUALIFY. CONFERRAL OF DEGREE(S) EARNED, IF APPLICABLE,

SHOULD BE PRESENT ON TRANSCRIPT(S). UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S)

OK.]You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

Compliance, Customer Service, and Quality Management

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer

work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,

AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;

philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for

all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of

work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of

time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to

receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature

of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number

of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on

these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office

of Personnel Management's website at

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.Long

periods of standing and walking while sorting and delivery of

mail/packages. Recurring lifting of moderately heavy materials

(under 50 pounds) and occasional lifting and carrying of heavier

materials.Work Environment: The position may at times involve exposure to

a work environment that may include intermittent excessive noise,

dust, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working around moving

objects or vehicles. Climbing stairs and delivering mail around the

campus. The incumbent may also be exposed to infective patients and

contaminated materials and may be required to don protective

clothing in isolation situations or operative invasive procedures.

The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are

combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders.

The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual

capable of working in stressful situations, able to shift priorities

based on mission needs.EducationIMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application

if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities,

schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal

employment. You can verify your education here:

http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education

to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of

Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit

for that education. For further information, visit:

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional

vacancies.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that

have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA

for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking

employment at VA, career development services for our existing

Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military

service members.

If you are unable to apply online view the following link for

information regarding an Alternate Application.

How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE

MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your

application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be

verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or

omissions may affect consideration for employment.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including

volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace

Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;

philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for

all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete

Application Package which includes:

Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, full

dates of employment and specific detailed duties performed.

(required-all) Please see the How to Apply section at the

bottom for helpful resources and training aids for applying to

Federal positions.

SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you

are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or

promotion potential held. You must submit your SF-50 that shows

Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and

grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted. (required, if you are

Current or prior Federal employee as applicable)

A copy of your transcripts that show the degree and date

conferred. (highly recommended)

DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

Must be the Member 4 or member 2 copy of the DD-214 that shows

Character of Service. (As applicable)

Documentation of Service-Connected disability:

Service-Connected disability letter AND SF-15 Application for

10-Point Veteran Preference (As applicable)

Failure to submit any of the required documents may result in loss

of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is

your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been

submitted to support your status eligibility.Please use this checklistto ensure you have included all

documents required for your application, such as a copy of your

transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's, documentation

to support Veterans Preference or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for

displaced Federal employees).

DD-214

Disability Rating letter/ Schedule A

Resume

SF-15

SF-50

Transcripts

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible

Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or

for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must

provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and

character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are

currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or

discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to

your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,

character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of

impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others

eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of

eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10

Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.

Documentation is required to award preference. For more information

on Veterans' Preference, please visit

http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.Failure to submit any of the required documents may result in loss

of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is

your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been

submitted to support your status eligibility.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this

position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the

documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The

complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on

05/23/2019 to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in

to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS

resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the

occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It

is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate

documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS

account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the

Application Status link and then select the more information link

for this position. The Details page will display the status of your

application, the documentation received and processed, and any

correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your

uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan

process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA

JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy

announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents

from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.HELPFUL HINTS for FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT: Getting familiar with the

process will help overcome a lot of the anxiety associated with the

Federal hiring processes.Here are some resources to get you started

in the right direction to Federal employment opportunities as well

as some information on Veteran and Schedule A hiring authorities.We hope the following help you in your Federal job search.

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based interview questionsAgency contact informationHolly [email protected] VA Medical Center

1898 Fort Road

Sheridan, WY 82801

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a

confirmation notification by email. After we receive application

packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy

announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure

qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review

is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will

be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be

notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office

for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final

notification once a selection decision has been made.You may check the status of your application at any time by logging

into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. It is

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the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and

gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,

membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental

status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

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An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/533265000. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.