Department of Defense

Postal Operations Specialist

Richmond, Virginia Full time

Postal Operations Specialist

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Richmond, Virginia

Salary Range: $52710 - $68524 Per Year

Job Summary: See below for important information regarding this job.

Major Duties:

  • Oversee the complete official mail program at the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR).
  • Manages the mail budget, tracks all postage costs, analyzes spending for savings, and reports financial data to management.
  • Oversee all daily mail activities, including sorting, processing, and establishing efficient pickup and delivery schedules.
  • Provides technical guidance and advice to customers on matters relating to mail and distribution, accountable mail, and tracking accountable mail to include common carriers, e.g. FedEx, UPS.
  • Inspects and monitors mail contents prior to dispatch to ensure it relates to the conduct of official government business
  • Evaluates program areas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of mail services and makes recommendations to management for improvements.
  • Ensures all mail complies with government regulations.

Qualifications: To qualify for a Postal Operations Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Reviewing and applying administrative procedures relating to mailroom policies and practice. Processing incoming and outgoing mail using established procedures. Assisting in tracking accountable materials. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands: The work requires an equal combination of sitting and physical activity such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, and carrying of packages, pouches, or bags of moderate weight (under 50 pounds) and occasional lifting and carrying of heavier materials. Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. Daily travel outside the normal setting is required to transport outgoing accountable mail to the outlying DSCR locations/buildings and periodic travel across post to training location subjecting incumbent to weather conditions and everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions.

How to Apply: This job will close when the agency has received 100 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date listed. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12893236.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-01