Central Mailroom Clerk Posting Number:

CS02295 FTE

FLSA:

Pay Rate:

$22.52 - $23.45 per hour

Salary Range:

Pay Grade Level:

Grade 311

G Union:

C94/L528

- Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)

Status:

Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Department:

Postal Services Campus Location:

Kingston Duties and Responsibilities:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

In a central mail room to perform simple clerical and manual tasks in the handling and delivery of mail, records, and supplies to various state agencies; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of a superior; work is reviewed in process and upon completion for conformance to United States Postal Regulations and established procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Usually none.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

In a Central Mail Room (such as the Division of Methods, Data Processing and Central Services) to perform simple clerical and manual tasks in the handling and delivery of mail, records, and supplies to various state agencies. To pick up outgoing mail at various state agencies. To sort the interdepartmental mail so that all the mail to the same addresses is prepared for delivery. To sort the outgoing mail placing all the mail from the same addressors together. To weigh the outgoing mail and affix the proper postage using a meter mailing machine. To take a postage meter reading and record the reading on a daily log so that the proper agency is charged for postage used. To pack mail and get it ready for pick up by the United States Post Office. To deliver interdepartmental mail to proper agency. To pick up records at the state records center, sign for them, and to deliver the records to their proper destination. To pick up supplies and stationery at the State Stationery and Supply Store, and deliver supplies to agency requesting them. To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

AND CAPACITIES

A familiarity with the United States Postal Regulations and Rates as applied to computing postage to a wide variety of classes and kinds of mail; the ability to apply such regulations and rates involving the making of arithmetical computations for postage accurately and with reasonable speed; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees; the ability to understand and carry out simple written and oral instructions; the physical ability to lift and carry bundles of mail and supplies that sometimes weigh in excess of fifty pounds; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION:

Such as may have been gained through graduation from a senior high school; or

EXPERIENCE

Such as may have been gained through employment in the performance of simple clerical and manual tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment: must possess a motor vehicles operator's license issued in conformance to the requirements of the Rhode Island Registry of Motor Vehicles; and, also, must be certified by a licensed physician as physically qualified; to perform the duties of this class of position and to meet the above-stated physical ability requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefers experience with hand scanners, package handling and delivery, bulk mail, metering and any other mail room experience.

Posting Date:

08/19/2026

Closing Date:

08/28/2026 Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year A generous benefits package including a tuition waiver for CCRI, RIC, and URI for the successful candidate, spouse, and dependents (if applicable) based on current education. paid time off, paid state holidays, and a mandatory retirement plan are also available in addition to many other types of benefits. To learn more about the benefits package, please visit: https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/ URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the search process may be subject to applicable bargaining unit procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background report paid for by the University. To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16969 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-7f16364085c24134aafe1771e8dbcb03