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Naval Supply Systems Command

MAIL ASSISTANT

Department of the Navy · Multiple Locations

Salary
$51,957 - $67,543 per year
Pay grade
GS-6
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 3, 2026
Closes
Nov 10, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
2
Security clearance
Secret
Promotion potential
6
Announcement
ST-13105768-27-GMK

Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Competitive service · Individuals with disabilities · Land and base management · Military spouses · Special authorities · Veterans

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Summary

You will serve as a Mail Assistant of NAVSUP FLC NORVA GF.

Duties

  • You will receive, sort, collect, meter postage, process, deliver, and direct the distribution of incoming and outgoing U.S. Mail, Messenger Mail, DOD/DON Inter-Agency and Messenger Mail and premium services such as FEDEX/UPS/DHL, etc.
  • You will determine the correct organizational segment to which mail is addressed and distribute into principal classifications by Identification Mail Code numbers, Zip Codes, locations or similar routing instructions.
  • You will certify and operate electronic/automated high volume mail processing equipment, electronic postage metering systems, electronic decision-making scales, and other postal and mail center equipment.
  • You will record, control, sort, process, deliver/receive, and dispatch incoming and outgoing Accountable Mail (Registered, Certified, Insured, and Return Receipt for Merchandise) Special Handling, Express Mail, and classified materials.
  • You will ensure all incoming and outgoing mail is in adherence with all USPS, DOD/DON, regulations, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Postal Affairs and other applicable guidelines and laws.

Qualifications

Your resume must include one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service in the public or private sector. Specialized experience must include the following: 1) Demonstrated knowledge of the United States Postal Service (USPS), Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of the Navy (DON) directives, regulations, laws and practices; 2) Perform a variety of postal duties including acceptance, screening, sorting and distributing incoming mail (USPS, FEDEX, UPS, DHL and other premium carriers), processing and checking of all accountable mail such as registered and certified; receiving, sorting, metering and bundling outgoing mail; 3) Examining all mail material for evidence of tampering, damage, compliance with packaging and labeling requirements; 4) Loading and unloading vehicles with mail in USPS containers such as plastic/cardboard trays and tubs, mail sacks, sealed boxes and parcels. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: I have successfully completed one full year of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

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