This is specialized clerical work in the Water and Sewer Authority-Department Mail Center.

Employees in this class perform a variety of duties in the collection, sorting, processing and distribution of interoffice and U.S. Mail. Duties include picking-up cash payments from WASAD pay stations, collecting and distributing interoffice and U.S. Mail, processing a large volume of utility bills using postal equipment, completing various forms required by the U.S. Postal Service, and advising departmental employees on routine mail handling procedures. Duties occasionally involve physical exertion and exposure to adverse weather conditions. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work for conformance to departmental rules and procedures, and U.S. postal regulations.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Operates automotive equipment to collect and distribute interoffice mail; collects and distributes mail to other County departments, or other agencies; picks-up cash payments from WASAD pay stations.

Collects incoming payments, letters, packages and periodicals from U.S. Post Office facilities; sorts and opens mail.

Processes utility bills for mailing; sorts bills according to bulk rate mailing requirements; folds bills on folding machine and adjusts as necessary; sets postage meters for correct date and postage rates; inserts bills into envelopes and meter stamps each using inserting machine.

Prepares bulk rate mailing forms for the U.S. Postal Service.

Maintains daily mail logs, auto use receipts and daily delivery records.

Posts daily meter readings for meter log book as required by the U.S. Postal Service; takes postage meters to U.S.P.S. for postage registration.

Advises other department employees on routine mail procedures and U.S. Postal Service requirements; provides certified or registered mail forms.

Receives, unloads and stores supply deliveries.

Makes special deliveries or pick-ups as required.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service rules, regulations, rate and documentation required for processing U.S. Mail.

Knowledge of departmental operations pertaining to collection, sorting, processing and distributing U.S. and interoffice mail.

Knowledge of the operation of standard and computerized mail processing equipment.

Knowledge of the geography of the metropolitan Dade County area.

Knowledge of office practices and procedures.

Ability to read and understand instructional manuals, regulations and other official U.S. Postal Service materials.

Ability to operate automotive equipment in a safe manner.

Ability to lift heavy items, use hand trucks and similar equipment to transport heavy loads.

Ability to operate equipment with speed and accuracy while standing.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.

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