Job Listing: MAIL CLERK

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 few vacancies - Parkersburg, WV Public Debt is an agency within the Department of the
Treasury. You are our customer if you have ever bought any type of
Treasury security including Savings Bonds.
This announcement will establish a roster. Certificates may be
issued from this roster for up to six months after the closing date
of the announcement.

A total of three or more selections will be made. The selection may
be made from 08-BPD-160PDR, 08-BPD-161ASR, 08-BPD-162PR, or from any
other appropriate source.

This position is located in the Office of Management
Services/Division of Administrative Services/Information Management
Branch.

Work Schedule is Part-time with a set schedule of Monday, Tuesday,
and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Major Duties

Receives incoming mail; reviews, inspects, and sorts materials.
Takes appropriate security precautions, which may include wearing
respirator mask, goggles, and gloves. X-Rays incoming bags, boxes,
and trays of mail.

Determines the different types of retail securities in order to
separate them into the correct category for batching and scanning.
Identifies undeliverable bonds from other securities of the same
series. Determines which checks need to be scanned and delivers
them to the distribution desk for batching and scanning and then to
the appropriate areas to prepare for deposit. Delivers all other
checks to designated locations.

Examines, determines proper routing, and distributes incoming
correspondence, facsimiles, checks, savings and direct access
marketable securities, and other mail material to the proper
locations. Sorts and routes incoming mail for over 1,600 employees
at 200-250 distribution points located in different buildings and
rooms. Determines appropriate disposition of mail that lacks an
organizational address, exercising judgment to avoid delays in
delivery. Reroutes misdirected mail and screens for priority
items.

Receives registered, certified, and priority mail, and verifies
pieces against invoices to ensure all mail was received. Examines
and determines the proper routing for packages received from the
Federal Reserve Banks, which can contain approximately 20-30
different securities transactions that must be sent to different
areas or separated for scanning. Routes direct mail directly to
organizational units based on subject matter.

Receives, identities, and cancels bearer securities and coupons
(securities that aren't registered to individuals) at the point of
entry to prevent the possibility of fraud and to expedite handling
within Public Debt.

Prepares and applies postage to mail (first class, parcel post,
certified, registered, return receipt, and express mail) using
electronic metering equipment. Screens materials sent via FedEx,
UPS, and United States Parcel Service to assure that they are in
proper format, assembled, and addressed according to regulations.
As required, records and controls registered and certified mail, and
completes associated forms for submission to the post office.

Uses a personal computer to log priority mail into a tracking system
and to distribute forms to customers. Uses an automated system to
respond to forms requests received by voice mail, e-mail, and
correspondence from financial intuitions and external customers.

Uses the Internet to look up return addresses and verify missing or
incorrect addresses or zip codes. Uses Public Debts WebPhone to
look up employee locations for correct and timely delivery of mail.

Maintains an inventory of forms using an automated database.
Prepares weekly requisitions for forms.

Works on large distributions for special projects or regular
mailings. Stuffs envelopes with necessary material, ensures items
are not double stuffed, and applies postage. Receives state and
local government securities statements and sorts by appropriate
address and financial institution.

Answers telephone calls and receives visitors, refers them to the
appropriate person or office.

Performs other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Be sure to complete all the steps in the online application process:
1. Register with USAJOBS
Once you have completed the initial registration process with
USAJOBS and created a resume, you will not need to perform this step
again. The system will store your personal information and resume.
2. Create or Select a previously created USAJOBS resume
In order to apply for a vacancy announcement, you must have at least
one resume on file at USAJOBS. If you have already created a resume
(s) on USAJOBS, select the resume you would like to submit for this
vacancy announcement. If you have not created a resume on USAJOBS,
use the resume builder provided to do so. If you fail to include a
resume, you will be rated ineligible.
3. Select the vacancy announcement to which you wish to apply
Locate the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS. Review the announcement
thoroughly, including the Who May Apply, Qualifications and Required
Documents sections. These sections describe what type of applicant
is eligible to apply, what education and experience required to be
qualified for the position, and which documents you will need to
submit to support your application. Click the Apply Online link at
the bottom of the page and then select one of your stored resumes to
submit with your application. Click on "Apply for this position
now!" to start the submission of your application. You will be
redirected to the Department of the Treasury's CareerConnector
website to complete the application process.
DO NOT mail, fax or e-mail a copy of your resume, OF-612, etc. You
must apply on-line via USAJOBS.
4. Complete/Review the Eligibility Information Questions
You will be prompted to answer 19 questions related to your
eligibility for Federal employment. These questions determine what
types of jobs you are eligible to apply for based on your past
Federal experience and other factors. You will only answer these
questions once. The system will save your responses and include them
with all future applications. However, when you apply for another
BUREAU vacancy announcement, you may update the information on file.
If you have previously applied for a position through
CareerConnector, you may choose to update the information you have
on file.
5. Complete the Vacancy Specific Questions
Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken
directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all of the
questions honestly and thoroughly. Click on the Submit button once
you have completed your application. The vacancy questions are
available until 11:59 Eastern Standard Time on the closing date
listed on the vacancy announcement. You must be finished with the
vacancy questions by 11:59 EST to receive consideration. Always be
sure to have a copy of your entire application emailed to you to
ensure confirmation of receipt. Once you have submitted your
application, you can check your status online through your MY
USAJOBS account. For further information refer to the "What to
Expect Next" section of the vacancy announcement.
If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, Public Debt's
Human Resources Office will provide assistance to ensure that
applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. Applicants
MUST CONTACT the HR Office PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to
someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests
for extensions will not be granted.
All supplemental application information (i.e. DD-214's, award
documentation, etc.) MUST be faxed or postmarked by the closing date
of the announcement. This proof must be sent to either:
TFESB BPD
Room A2-H
Bureau of the Public Debt
200 Third Street
Parkersburg, WV 26106-5312
or faxed to: 304-480-8292
You must include the announcement number for which applying.
Failure to submit supporting documentation could result in the
disqualification of your application.


Required Documents:
An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows you have
competitive civil service status, OR proof of appointment
eligibility if eligible under a special appointment authority
(examples: letter from Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, or
copy of appropriate Code of Federal Regulations, etc.);
Applicants who are applying as a VEOA/VRA eligible are required to
submit the following: A copy of a DD 214 or other documentation
showing dates of service and type of discharge.
Applicants claiming Veterans Preference must submit a Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD 214, OR other proof
showing dates of service and type of discharge (i.e., Honorable).
Applicants claiming 10-point veterans preference, must submit the
application for 10-Point Veterans Preference, SF 15, along with
required documentation listed on the back of the SF 15 form.
Applicants who are applying under the Disability Program are
required to submit the following: Documentation from a state
vocational rehabilitation office, medical doctor, Veterans
Administration, or other appropriate source, detailing the nature
and extent of the disability.
It is recommended you submit a copy of a college transcript or list
of college courses (if applicable); a performance appraisal; AND a
list of awards received while employed with the Federal Government.
CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must also submit the following (all four are
required):
1. An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other official
documentation, which shows that you are a career or career
conditional competitive service employee in tenure group 1 or 2, OR
are a current or former Executive Branch agency employee in the
excepted service serving on an appointment without time limit, at
grade levels GS-15 or equivalent and below, and who has been
conferred noncompetitive appointment eligibility and special
selection priority by statute for positions in the competitive
service;
2. An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other official
documentation which shows the position you may be or are being
separated from has the same or higher promotion potential as that of
the vacancy;
3.CTAP eligibles: a copy of your Reduction in Force (RIF) separation
notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed
reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting
area, Certificate of Expected Separation or other official notice
indicating you are in a surplus organization or occupation or
eligible for discontinued service retirement. ICTAP eligibles:
a copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for
declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside
the local commuting area, documentation showing you were separated
as a result of a RIF for declining a directed reassignment or
transfer of function outside the local commuting area, documentation
showing you were or a letter from OPM or your agency documenting
other priority consideration status as described in 5 CFR 330.708(a)
(2);
and
4.A copy of a current (or last) performance rating of record of at
least fully successful or equivalent (required unless you are an
ICTAP eligible due to compensible injury or disability retirement).
DO NOT mail, fax or e-mail a copy of your resume, OF-612, etc. You
must apply on-line via CareerConnector.


Contact Information:
Melissa Morrison

Phone: 304-480-8316

Fax: 304-480-8292

TDD: 304-480-8341

Email: BPDInquiries@bpd.treas.gov


Or write:
Bureau of the Public Debt
200 THIRD STREET
AVERY A2-H
Parkersburg, WV 26106

Fax: 304-480-8292


What To Expect Next:
You can check the status of your application anytime (24/7) by
accessing the USAJOBS online application system at
http://www.usajobs.gov. You will need to provide your USAJOBS User
ID and Password to access the "Track your Online Job Application"
feature. You may also click on the link provided to access
additional information on CareerConnector.
You will receive final notification via email when the vacancy has
been filled.