Postal Service Clerks perform a combination of tasks in a post office, such as selling postage and revenue stamps, selling money orders, and receiving and processing letters and parcels.
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- Postal Service Clerks
Business, Management and Administration
What do they typically do
- Sell and collect payment for products such as stamps, prepaid mail envelopes, and money orders
- Keep money drawers in order, and record and balance daily transactions
- Complete forms for special services such as changes of address, registered or priority mail, and theft or loss of mail
- Register, certify, and insure letters and parcels
- Answer questions about mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes
- Get recipients signatures for registered or special delivery mail
- Check mail to make sure that postage is correct and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing
- Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs, and affix correct postage
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.2%
Job Openings 200
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
2038
2005
Change -33