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GS-305-02                                       February 14, 1994



NOTE:  THE SENTENCE IN PART I DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE OF THE

POSITION AND PARTS II AND III IN THEIR ENTIRETY ARE PERMANENT

PARTS OF THE LIBRARY AND MAY NOT BE CHANGED OR EDITED IN ANY WAY.



I.   INTRODUCTION



This position is located in



The employee performs clerical work related to the processing of

incoming and outgoing mail and record keeping related to mail

duties and clerical work related to the filing and systematic

arrangement of records for storage and reference purposes.



II.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Collects, sorts, and delivers mail, documents, papers and other

materials on an established route and time schedule to mail

points to assigned offices.  Assists in the processing of

outgoing mail; logs data regarding receipt and dispatch of mail

as requested for work measurement data and special reports.



Receives materials, arranges them in alphabetical or other

specified order, and places them in files under established

subject file headings.  Prepares cross-reference as necessary to

relate files to materials previously received, to materials in

other storage areas, and to indicate receipt of new or related

materials.  Assists users in locating and obtaining files;

prepares charge-out cards for removed files and materials. 

Identifies materials that have been separated from or belong in

files and places them in proper location within files.



III. FACTOR LEVELS



Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position  FL 1-1  50 Pts.



Knowledge of organization mail sorting, collection, and delivery

procedures.  Knowledge of outgoing mail procedures in order to

sort and process normal categories of mail; skill in the

operation of standard mail room equipment, such as envelope

opening and sealing machines, date stampers, binders, etc.



Familiarity with filing procedures involving the chronological,

alphabetical, or other specific arrangement of files and

materials.



Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls  FL 2-2  125 Pts.



Most work is performed independently.  The supervisor approves

any deviations from established procedures and spot checks work

for accuracy and compliance with guidelines.



Factor 3 - Guidelines  FL 3-1  25 Pts.



Guidelines are both written and oral and provide specific

instructions and procedures to be followed.  Instructions are

easily memorized and little interpretation is necessary. 

Situations not covered by specific guidelines are referred to the

supervisor.



Factor 4 - Complexity  FL 4-1  25 Pts.



Sorting and routing procedures for mail involve few categories,

and actions to be taken are easily discerned.  It is not

necessary to read material to determine routing.



Filing involves repetitive tasks related to the sorting and

filing of materials in a pre-established order; deviations are

rare.



Factor 5 - Scope and Effect  FL 5-1  25 Pts.



The purpose of the work is to provide efficient mail service to

units serviced and to facilitate the flow of materials to and

from the file unit.  The promptness and accuracy of the work

affects the general efficiency of the units serviced.



Factor 6 - Personal Contacts  FL 6-2  25 Pts.



Contacts are with coworkers, employees in the units serviced, and

with Postal Service employees.



Factor 7 - Purpose of Contacts  FL 7-1  20 Pts.



Contacts are for the exchange of information related to daily

work.



Factor 8 - Physical Demands  FL 8-2 20 Pts.



Work requires long periods of standing, walking, stooping,

reaching and pulling.  Lifting of materials over 50 pounds may be

required.



Factor 9 - Work Environment  FL 9-1  5 Pts.



Work is performed in a typical mail room setting.



                                             Total 320 Pts.







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