Performs a variety of clerk duties required to process mail using automated mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution which includes operating a computer to process mail undeliverable as addressed.

1.   Prepares work area, ensuring all necessary support equipment and materials, including labels, trays, and other containers are in place.

2.   On a rotation basis, performs 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.   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.

4.   Operates a computer terminal to view input from scanned postal forms, and enter and extract data from databases including change of address, mailers' database, and address correction.

5.   Selects correct program and operating mode for each application.

6.   Affixes labels to mail either manually or with mechanical devices.

7.   Prepares forms for address correction services and/or scanning operation.

8.   Manually distributes processed markups to appropriate separations for further handling.

9.   Returns incomplete documents and records to delivery offices when necessary.

10.   May operate a photo copy machine, optical scanner and computer to process postal forms.

11.   Uses established safe work methods, procedures and safety precautions.

12.   Performs other job-related tasks in support of primary duties.

Supervisor of unit to which assigned.

Senior Qualified