BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD
0530d
(0530-26XX) MAIL ORDER CLERK (PSD)--LEVEL 5
DOCUMENT DATE: December 31, 1990
FUNCTION:
Performs a variety of duties involved in processing philatelic product mail orders. Manually prepares mail for processing; loads scan-editor; operates stackers for output documents; performs error-checking; operates a key entry control terminal and video terminal.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code 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.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations refers to the ability to perform basic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work with alpha and numeric characters refers to the ability to recognize, compare, sequence, and transfer manually, or using a computer terminal keyboard, alpha and numeric characters from/onto checks, envelopes, order forms, computer screens, and in reference material.
Ability to use written reference material refers to the ability to locate items in a catalogue and to read and interpret charts in user's manuals, and/or manufacturer's handbooks.
Ability to work without supervision refers to the ability to perform safely and efficiently the duties of the position such as planning and executing work activities without direct supervision.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT:
Applicants for the Mail Order Clerk position must have successfully completed Postal Service Test 730 and Postal Service Test 714 (low standard).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position which may involve sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, and stooping for prolonged periods of time. Applicants also 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.