Lead Mail Clerk (#RO5502)
$22.68-$27.57 Hourly / $3,931.35-$4,778.59 Monthly / $47,176.30-$57,343.08 Yearly

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and schedules countywide mail, messenger, and other delivery services; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

An incumbent in this class is responsible for leading and participating in the receipt, processing, and distribution of inter-departmental and outgoing mail and general supplies.

• Plans, leads and participates in countywide pickup and delivery of inter-departmental, incoming and outgoing mail; schedules delivery of mail and supplies. 
• Supervises and participates in the operation of mail handling equipment which fold, insert, seal and meter mail; stays informed of postal rate and regulation changes. 
• Maintains records of postage funds expended; performs other record keeping tasks; computes monthly charges for mail transmitted by County departments. 
• Advises departments regarding mailing methods and techniques. 
• May operate a two-way radio for emergency communication.

Procedures and techniques of mail distribution; traffic rules and regulations; safe work practices related to performance of manual tasks and operation of a motor vehicle; postal laws and regulations; principles of supervision and training; operation and maintenance of standard office equipment, including basic computer skills and computer software relevant to department operations; basic record keeping techniques; basic arithmetic.

Plan and direct the work of others; develop delivery routes and schedules; drive delivery vehicles; sort mail and other items; move, and load supplies and mail safely; utilize standard office procedures and equipment; operate computers and related software; make accurate computations; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with employees and the public, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Mobility-Operate a data entry device; frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, for extended periods of time; driving, climbing stairs; Lifting-Frequently 5 to 30 lbs or less; occasional 30 to 70 lbs; occasionally restraining, lifting and/or turning heavy objects; Visual-Good overall vision, color perception, depth perception; occasional reading and close-up work; normal hand and eye coordination; good field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; occasional writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the radio, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological-Working alone; occasional exposure to bio-hazardous materials; occasional dealing with emergency situations; Special Requirements-May require working overtime, weekends and nights; Environmental-Frequent exposure to cold/heat, dirt, dust, fumes, and varied weather conditions; drives vehicle to transport materials, including blood and other laboratory specimens.