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SCHEMES & SCHEDULE CLK (P7-07)
OCCUPATION CODE: 2350-08XX
BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD
2350b
(2350-08XX)
 
SCHEMES AND SCHEDULES CLERK
 
DOCUMENT DATE: November 30, 1987
 
FUNCTION:
 
Provides current scheme, schedule, and routing information, as required by the postal facilities mail distribution function, to efficiently route mail and meet dispatch schedules.
 
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
 
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.
 
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.
 
General B-4. Ability to work without immediate supervision.
 
B-6. Ability to use reference materials and manuals relevant to the position.
 
B-10. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
 
B-11. Ability to perform effectively under the pressures of the position.
 
B-22. Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
 
B-39. Ability to operate office machines such as calculator, adding machine, duplicating machine, or any other office equipment as appropriate to the position.
 
B-44. Ability to personally resolve problems of a routine nature.
 
B-45. Ability to understand and comply with written and verbal instructions and give understandable information in verbal and written form.
 
B-53. Ability to work with others.
 
Special Applicants must have the ability to obtain information concerning surface and air schedules and to prepare schemes and schedules considering routing, assigning and dispatching various classes of mail.
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
 
Applicants must have three years of experience in scheme distribution of incoming or outgoing mails and/or the distribution of transit mails in a post office, airport mail facility, mobile unit, or transfer office.
 
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.
 


Doc Date: 06/01/2005   Occ Code: 2350-08XX