Qualification Standards
Position Description 		List of Positions U.S.Postal Service
CUSTOMER SERVICES CLERK (SFS) (P7-07)
OCCUPATION CODE: 0530-0006
DOCUMENT DATE May 5, 2005
 
FUNCTION
 
Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties related to stamps and stamp product orders, subscription services, deposit accounts and customer account maintenance.
 
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
 
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.
 
REQUIREMENTS
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
 
This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the position. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA, to include at least minimum competency for senior-qualified positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Applicants demonstrate these levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ratings are based on the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.
 
1. Knowledge of word processing systems refers to the function of components in a word processing system and an understanding of techniques and procedures used for input, revision, editing, formatting, and printing.
 
2. Calculating skill with speed and accuracy refers to operating calculators, adding machines, and similar keypad operated equipment for tasks involving tallying, computing, or recording numerical figures.
 
3. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
 
4. Ability to resolve personally problems of a routine nature.
 
5. Ability to give understandable information in verbal and written form.
 
6. Ability to follow oral instructions.
 
7. Ability to work without immediate supervision.
 
8. Ability to work and deal with people refers to working in cooperation and interacting positively with customers and coworkers, exercising courtesy, etiquette, and self-control.
 
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
 
1. Applicants must demonstrate clerical and verbal abilities by successful completion of Postal Service Test 710.
 
2. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to type at a net rate of 45 words per minute in a 5 minutes test. This must be demonstrated by successful completion of Postal Service Test 712.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Applicants must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Doc Date: 01/01/2014   Occ Code: 0530-0006