State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Mail Handler (40 Hour) (5499FM)

$22.26-$28.19 Hourly / $1,780.69-$2,254.91 BiWeekly /
$46,476.00-$58,853.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the receipt, processing, and distribution of mail.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May assist in the supervision and training of lower level staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Sorts, distributes, and routes incoming and interoffice mail; 
  • Operates automatic postage application equipment, mail inserters, and weight scales; 
  • Weighs and stamps postaged, franked, or metered mail; 
  • Drives state vehicles in the delivery of United States and interagency mail; 
  • Picks up and delivers mail at United States Post Offices; 
  • Signs for insured, certified, registered, and special delivery mail; 
  • Updates and maintains records; 
  • Schedules vehicle maintenance; 
  • Provides postal service assistance to customers; 
  • May maintain daily cash records; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service regulations, rates, and classes of mail; 
  • Skills
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • interpersonal skills; 
  • Ability to
    • follow oral and written instructions; 
    • perform basic arithmetic computations; 
    • utilize computer software; 
    • operate computerized and mechanical postal processing equipment; 
  • Mechanical ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience in a mail service or postal operation involving the operation and maintenance of mail service equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weight.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(05)-Clerical/Secretarial

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(6)-Administrative Support

SALARY INFORMATION

FM 11

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Mail Handler (40 Hour) in Salary Group FM 11 approved effective May 05, 2022. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section. Reviewed for content.) Final No. 24-117

EFFECTIVE DATE

06/27/2024
CLASS: 5499FM; EST: 7/1/1954; REV: 6/27/2024;