Working Position Title Mailing Equipment Operator/Expediter II (652)
Classification Mailing Equip Oper/Expedr II
Position Number 00000652
Open Date 04/15/2024
Close Date 04/30/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Non-Exempt
Job code 2898
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department Materials Management
College/Unit Campus Services
Division Administration & Finance
Location DB 116
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/facilities/materials-management/campus-mail/index.shtml

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the receipt, unpacking, storage, sorting and delivery of materials shipped to the university.

• Deliver materials to and from campus units as assigned.
• Deliver university mail, internal and USPS, to and from campus units as assigned.
• Drives a university vehicle in the performance of duties as necessary.

• Process incoming and outgoing mail received at the Campus Mail Services on a continuing basis, including every type and class of mail handled by the U.S. Postal Service directed to, or sent from the university, and all mails originating at NIU for interdepartmental delivery.
• The processing of the mail is accomplished by unloading, sorting, weighing, rating, metering, bagging, routing, distributing, and loading; in order to meet the scheduled daily dispatch of outgoing U.S. mails, and the scheduled daily delivery of mail to university departments.

• Process all accountable mails, including registered, certified, insured, special delivery, express, postage due, and business reply mail in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Identify and process all insufficiently addressed mail through the department's Directory Services so it can be forwarded to the intended recipient or returned to the sender as undeliverable.

• Perform related, miscellaneous duties as assigned, including, but not limited to the following:
  • The repairing or re-wrapping of packages unfit for mailing or forwarding as received.
  • The proper handling, storage, and expediting of all perishable packages received.
  • Answering phone calls, taking messages, and waiting on customers at the service counter.
  • Keeping processing areas clean, organized, and free of materials unrelated to the tasks being performed.
  • Putting reusable cardboard cartons in the box storage area, and breaking down unusable cardboard cartons and placing them in the green recycling containers. Place batteries and toner cartridges received from departments in the designated areas for recycling.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience in the operation of equipment used in the preparation and processing of materials for mailing.
3. Valid State of Illinois driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

1. Extensive knowledge of federal postal rules and regulations.
2. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
3. Ability to see details at close range.
4. Ability to work in a computerized environment.

1. Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
2. Knowledge of the physical layout of campus.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
Additional Requirements (SPS)
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)
Physical demands/requirements

• The employee must be capable of safely lifting and handling heavy sacks (70 lbs.) and trays of mail pieces, as well as standing for prolonged periods of time while processing the mail volume each day.
• The tasks performed require significant repetitive hand/arm motion, and good eye/hand coordination.
• Must be able to get in and out of a vehicle on a regular basis.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date TBD
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Working Hours M-F; 7:30am - 4:00pm
Salary $33,150.00/annually
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $17.00/hourly
Earn Type Hourly

Application Procedure

1. Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.
   • If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

2. After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.
3. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
4. Applicants must be a current citizen or resident of the State of Illinois to move forward in the hiring process.

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

• Click on Mailing Equipment Operator/Expediter II for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services - Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University's benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Special Instructions

• Resume
• List of 2 Professional References

Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/77263
Is Background Check Required? Yes
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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