2300b
(2340-01XX) GENERAL CLERK--LEVEL 5
(2340-16XX) GENERAL OFFICE CLERK, FOREIGN MAIL--LEVEL 6
(2330-13XX) HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION CLERK--LEVEL 6
DOCUMENT DATE: August 5, 1999
FUNCTION:
General Clerk (2340-01): Performs a variety of office clerical duties utilizing postal knowledge or experience at a post office or installation such as a transfer office, station, AMF, etc.
General Office Clerk, Foreign Mail: Performs clerical work involving the application of the provisions of international postal conventions and bilateral agreements to the administration of foreign mail service.
Highway Transportation Clerk: Serves as a clerical assistant in the performance of clerical duties relating to the highway transportation function.
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.
B-14. Ability to interpret instructions and specifications.
B-22. Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
General
B-46. Ability to analyze, explain, and apply laws, regulations, rulings, and procedures pertinent to the work to be performed.
Special
Knowledge of postal regulations and procedures governing the use of mails.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
General Clerk: Applicants must demonstrate the ability to type at a rate of 45 words per minute in a five minute test. This must be demonstrated by successful completion of Postal Service Test 712.
Highway Transportation Clerk: Applicants must demonstrate the ability to type at a rate of 30 net words per minute for five minutes. This must be demonstrated by successful completion of Postal Service Test 713.
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. Corrective lenses are permitted. Applicants
will be required to hear the conversational voice; hearing aids are permitted.