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(0530-05XX) ACCOUNTABLE PAPER SUPPLY CLERK--LEVEL 5
(2040-2009) INVENTORY CONTROL CLERK--LEVEL 5
(2040-2010) INVENTORY CONTROL CLERK (MTEC)--LEVEL 5
(1106-01XX) PROCUREMENT CLERK--LEVEL 5
(2040-2012) RECEIVING AND SHIPPING CLERK--LEVEL 5
(2040-2013) REQUISITION CLERK--LEVEL 5
(2040-2011) SHIPPING CLERK--LEVEL 4
(2040-1008) STOREKEEPER (A) (MES)--LEVEL 5
(2040-07XX) SUPPLY CLERK--LEVEL 4
(2040-2015) SUPPLY CLERK (MES)--LEVEL 4
DOCUMENT DATE: December 31, 1990
FUNCTION:
Accountable Paper Supply Clerk: Requisitions and ships stamp stock and accountable paper for main office, stations, and branches, or for other post offices served by an accountable paper depository.
Inventory Control Clerk and Inventory Control Clerk (MTEC): Performs stock control and clerical duties in the filling of requisitions, the maintenance of records, the taking of inventories, and related property and supply activities. Aids in the procurement of supplies from General Services Administration and open market.
Procurement Clerk: Makes local cash purchases within delegated authority and requisitions items, parts, supplies, fuels, and lubricants for a post office, its stations and branches, or for a motor vehicle maintenance facility, through the area supply center, by purchase in the local market, or by purchase of common use items from General Services Administration.
Receiving and Shipping Clerk: Performs a variety of tasks in the receipt, handling, inspection, and shipping of stock, supplies, and/or equipment in the supply center.
Requisition Clerk: Reviews and edits requisitions for completeness and accuracy, including stock numbers, quantities, and proper authorization and class of supplies ordered.
Shipping Clerk: Prepares labels and tags used in distribution of supplies from a supply center; separates and dispatches supplies in accordance with scheme separations or other pertinent data.
Storekeeper (A) (MES): Receives, stores, and issues parts, material, and equipment used in the manufacture and maintenance work of the mail equipment shops.
Supply Clerk and Supply Clerk (MES): Performs clerical work involved in the supply operations of a postal installation.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Descriptions for the Occupation Codes given above.
REQUIREMENTS:
This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the position. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA, to include at least minimum competency for senior-qualified positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Applicants demonstrate these levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ratings are based on the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.
B-10. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Special
Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.
Ability to perform simple arithmetic computations and complete a variety of forms.
Ability to assign work, establish work schedules, and utilize personnel effectively.
Ability to instruct and train new employees.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Knowledge of the regulations and procedures of the position being filled.
Ability to analyze, explain and apply regulations, rulings, policies, and procedures pertinent to the work to be performed. (1) For Shipping Clerk, and Receiving and Shipping Clerk positions, knowledge of regulations and procedures governing the receipt, handling, and shipment of stock, supplies, and equipment. (2) For Requisition Clerk,
Procurement Clerk, and Inventory Control Clerk positions, ability to edit and review supply requests, and warehousing and/or inventory control of procurement functions.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants for level 4 positions must have one year of general experience. Applicants for level 5 positions must have two years of general experience.
Successful completion of a full 4-year high school course, which included credits in commercial or business subjects such as general business education, business arithmetic, and office practices may be substituted for one year of general experience.
Study completed in a business or secretarial school above high school level may be substituted on the basis of 36 weeks of study for one year of general experience. Credit will be allowed for full-time or part-time study at the rate of 20 class hours of instruction for one week of study in such subjects as business English, office machines, filing and indexing, office practices, business mathematics, accounting, or bookkeeping.
Note: The required amount of experience will not in itself be acceptable as proof of qualification. The applicant's record of experience and training must show the ability to perform the duties of the position.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
For the positions listed below, applicants must demonstrate the ability to key data on a computer terminal at a rate of 25 correct lines within five minutes. This must be demonstrated by successful completion of Postal Service Test 714 at the low standard. Certificates of proficiency are not acceptable.
Accountable Paper Supply Clerk
Inventory Control Clerk
Receiving and Shipping Clerk
For the positions listed below, applicants must demonstrate the ability to type 30 words per minute for five minutes with not more than two errors. This must be demonstrated by successful completion of Postal Service Test 713. Certificates of proficiency are not acceptable.
Requisition Clerk
Shipping Clerk
Storekeeper (A) (MES)
For Procurement Clerk, applicants must demonstrate the ability to key data on a computer terminal at a rate of 35 correct lines within five minutes. This must be demonstrated by successful completion of Postal Service Test 714 at the high standard. Certificates of proficiency are not acceptable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. Applicants must have vision of 20/40 (Snellen) in one eye and the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters is required. Corrective tenses are permitted. Applicants will be required to hear the conversational voice. Hearing aids are permitted.