About this position
United States Postal Service External Publication for Job Posting 12347055 If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the examination may be limited. Branch Virginia District
Job Posting Period
08/17/2026 - 08/25/2026 This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.
Job Title
MAIL PROCESSING CLERK
Facility Location
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA SDC
1155 SEMINOLE TRL
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22906
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cynthia Rankins | cynthia.b.rankins@usps.gov | (804) 836-4087
Position Information
TITLE: MAIL PROCESSING CLERK
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Occupation Code: 2315-0063
Non-Scheduled Days: SUNDAY, TUESDAY
Hours: 0000 - 0830
Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language with or without a reasonable disability accommodation under the Rehabilitation Act. Postal Service employment is conditional upon your meeting medical suitability, general eligibility and suitability, and background check requirements. Therefore, if you receive a job offer, note that it will be conditional upon you meeting these requirements, even if you are allowed to begin working first. For this vacancy announcement, the Postal Service will be using an assessment cut-off score to refer candidates for selection consideration. SALARY RANGE: Starting annual salary $57,274 paid bi-weekly
FINANCE NUMBER: 511175
BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care InsurancePrograms as well as Flexible Spending Program to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care) expenses are also available. We offer eleven paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave. Persons Eligible to Apply All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position. Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email. Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondence to be received - @usps.gov; @talogy.com; @geninfo.com; @uspis.gov. EXAM: If an exam is required and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the exam process will be sent to you via email. Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity. SCREENINGS: You may receive multiple requests for background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity. Background Check The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 10-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation, the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only, but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S. government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment. Functional Purpose Performs a variety of clerk duties required to process mail using automated mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Makes one or more sortations of outgoing and/or incoming mail using the appropriate sort program or manual distribution
scheme.
2. On a rotation basis, performs all of the following duties: loads mail onto automated equipment, culling out non-
processable items; enters sort plan and starts equipment; monitors flow of mail to ensure continuous feed; sweeps separated mail from bins/ stackers; and stops equipment when distribution run or operation is completed. Runs machine reports, clears jams and contacts maintenance for assistance when required.
3. Prepares work area, ensuring all necessary support equipment and materials, including labels, trays, and other containers
are in place.
4. Removes sorted mail from bins or separations and places into appropriate trays or containers for further processing or
dispatch based on knowledge of operating plans and dispatch schedules, or at the instruction of supervisors or expediters; may riffle or verify mail to ensure sortation accuracy as needed.
5. In addition, may perform any of the following duties: provide service at public window for non-financial transactions;
maintain records of mails; examine balances in advance deposit accounts; and record and bill mail requiring special service.
6. Uses established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions.
7. Performs other job related tasks in support of primary duties.
SUPERVISION Supervisor, Distribution Operations; Supervisor, Customer Services or other designated supervisor The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:
Requirements
DOCUMENT DATE: March 16, 2019
FUNCTION:
Performs a variety of clerk duties required to process mail using mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.
REQUIREMENTS:
There are no separately evaluated knowledge, skill, or ability requirements for this position.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must successfully complete the Virtual Entry Assessment MP (476).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position, which require arduous exertion involving prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching, and may involve the handling of heavy containers of mail and parcels weighing up to 70 pounds
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:
Mail Processing Clerks must work their assigned tour and days of work often within an industrial plant environment. Mail Processing Clerks must follow Postal Service policies and procedures for personal conduct at work, including adhering to rules and regulations. Mail Processing Clerks at any time may be assigned to provide service to the public. They must maintain a neat and professional appearance and demeanor in such interactions, including wearing a uniform when required. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further information can be found at www.usps.com. SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
Location and commute
1155 Seminole Trl, Charlottesville, VA 22906.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: PP-NC12347055.