Job Details:
This is a temporary, part-time mail clerk position:

• The Clerk I delivers and picks up City mail and interoffice mail to Departments.
• The Clerk I processes postage and accounts for postage costs.
• The Clerk I picks up and delivers from City of Gainesville Post Offices.

Other duties possible as stated in the job description below.
A current valid State of Florida Driver’s license is required for this role.

Job Description:
SUMMARY
This is entry-level clerical and staff support work of a routine nature. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under close to general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its routine, non-complex nature and from lower classes by its scope of tasks and level of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Depending on the area of assignment:
• Acts as a receptionist, answers phone and responds to inquiries, referring to non-routine information requests.
• Provides staff support backup.
• Maintains departmental calendars, including scheduling meetings.
• Obtains needed supplies.
• Collects, compiles, prepares, distributes and maintains regular reports, accounts, correspondence, forms, data, records and information. Operates and helps maintain all office/postal machines, including computers, binders, paper cutters, meters and printers.
• Receives, processes and distributes mail.
• Opens and empties mail pouches and sacks and faces, cancels and ties mail.
• Issues, receives and maintains vendor applications/lists.
• Assists staff with the entry and evaluation of standard materials bids.
• Performs cash reconciliation as needed.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and one (1) year of experience in clerical or routine maintenance of fiscal records; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Typing at a speed acceptable to departmental needs.
• Work may require demonstrated proficiency in relevant software and basic computer skills.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses Depending on the area of assignment:
Valid State of Florida Driver License required at all times while employed in this classification.
Certifications
None