Qualification Standards
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CARRIER TECHNICIAN (Q7-02)
OCCUPATION CODE: 2310-2010
BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD
Q2310h
 
(2310-2010)
CARRIER TECHNICIAN
 
DRAFT
 
DOCUMENT DATE: April 21, 2008
 
FUNCTION:
 
As principal carrier for a designated group of not less than 5 letter routes, delivers mail on foot or by vehicle on the routes in his group during the absence of the regularly assigned carrier, and provides job instruction to newly assigned carriers.
 
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
 
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
 
1. At least two years of postal experience, of which at least one year must have been in the performance of city carrier duties.
 
2. Successful completion of a 4-year high school curriculum may be substituted for one year of the required experience, but not for the one year of experience as city carrier.
 
Note: The required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification. The applicant's record of experience and training must show the ability to perform the duties of the position.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & 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. Ability to use reference materials and manuals particularly as it relates to city delivery service.
 
2. Ability to instruct new carriers in the office and street duties and responsibilities of a city carrier.
 
3. Ability to work independently.
 
4. Ability to work with carriers in improving delivery service and in maintaining cooperative relationships with customers.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Applicant must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.
Doc Date: 04/21/2008   Occ Code: 2310-2010