General Clerk I - 01111

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As a qualified nonprofit agency operating within the AbilityOne program, ServiceSource hires persons with significant disabilities. For the majority of direct labor positions, ServiceSource will obtain documentation of a significant disability as per the JWOD Act.

This position follows clearly detailed specific procedures in completing several repetitive clerical steps performed in a prescribed or slightly varied sequence, such as coding and filing documents in an extensive alphabetical file; could involve simple posting to individual accounts, opening mail, calculating and posting charges to departmental accounts, operating basic office equipment, e.g., photocopier, facsimile, multiline phone/voicemail systems, mailing machines and minimal computer programs. Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher level staff.

$20.28 Hourly Wage

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

• Performs tasks associated with mail processing and distribution.
• Sorts and collates incoming mail for distribution and dispatches outgoing mail.
• Places mail in proper buckets/tubs for dissemination.
• Receives outgoing mail and applies correct postage.
• Maintains postage records and updates filing, inventory, mailing and database systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform x-ray scan using an x-ray machine to scan all mail and packages for security of customers if required by contract. If required at site, pull bags to be sent at the end of the day.
• Follow HAZMAT procedures for handling potentially hazardous mail.
• Process unidentifiable mail by opening and reading mail so appropriate distribution can be completed.
• Process machinable mail (folding, inserting, sealing, and opening) as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s)

• High School Diploma, or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Experience in operating various mailroom machines required.
• One-year experience in work related field preferred. Relative work experience is determined per contract. Hiring Manager will provide.
• Prior experience working in a mail center preferred
• Knowledge of US Postal regulations in the process of dealing with incoming, outgoing, certified, registered, insured, and express mail preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform routine tasks on special class mail as well as routine and repetitive tasks for long periods with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to stand, reach, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to make minor decisions regarding mail issues/questions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Good reading and writing skills.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply, and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office software and accountable mail tracking system. Basic typing skills.

Safety and Health Responsibilities

ServiceSource is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, secure and healthy work environment for all employees, persons-served, volunteers and visitors. As part of this commitment, ServiceSource has developed safety, security and occupational health policies, practices, guides and standards. With this understanding, all employees are required to:

• Adhere to all local, state and federal safety and environmental codes, ordinances, standards and laws.
• Adhere to all corporate and local safety plans, policies, practices and standards.
• Be aware of and follow all safety rules of your work site.
• Report any unsafe conditions or accidents to your supervisor.
• Practice standard precautions (formerly universal precautions) always.
• Participate in mandatory or available safety training.

Supervision Received

The incumbent is assigned duties according to specified procedure and receives detailed instructions. Work is checked frequently.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hiring manager will determine physical demands that are necessary to perform duties as described for this position.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ServiceSource has been building partnerships and providing services for adults with developmental disabilities in Northern Virginia for over 50 years. We continue to be an employer of choice by offering:

Over three (3) weeks of paid time-off during the first year, and ten (11) Federal Holidays observed!

Full Health, Vision, and Dental coverage from Cigna with premium cash-back opportunities for employees and family members.

Retirement Matching and generous 403(b) and 401(a) options.

100% Company-Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Disability Insurance

Established promotion opportunities and clear career pathways.

Tuition reimbursement and professional development funds available

$500 annual reimbursement for your personal wellness

...and much more!

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information