Mail and File Assistant

This vacancy is for a GS-0305-6, Mail and File Assistant located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN CAPE MAY COMPTROLLER BRANCH in CAPE MAY, New Jersey.

You will serve as a Mail and File Assistant and be responsible for providing technical and administrative direction over the mail service, postal inspections, postal training, correspondence and the mail distribution for all activities, and dispatch of all outgoing official mail. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Plans, coordinates, and oversees postal operations to ensure compliance and USPS, USCG, DHS, GSA, and federal regulations. Manages all official mail services, including incoming and outgoing mail, accountable mail courier, and express mail operations. Analyzes mail operations, prepares reports, monitors costs, and implements process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses. Serves as the primary liaison with the U.S. Postal Service, providing guidance on postal regulations, policies, and service agreements. Operates government vehicles up to 1 1/2 tons to support the timely collection, transportation, and delivery of official mail. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance. This is a a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.