Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to:
1. Drives SAO vehicles to collect, transport and deliver mail and materials. Operates vehicles in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures, following state and location regulations.
2. Accepts packages from UPS, Federal Express, DHL, etc., and acknowledges delivery and verifies the contents against a purchase order, logs packages in using a receiving report.
3. Picks up regular, certified, registered and express mail and packages from the U.S. Post Office, using a motor vehicle provided by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Sorts regular, certified, registered and express mail and packages into 60 mail stops and multiple office locations with the SAO Cambridge area. Delivers U.S. Mail, interoffice correspondence and packages from Federal Express, UPS, etc., to SAO employees at all 4 SAO and other remote locations in the area as designated, using prescribed route and a motor vehicle and obtaining signatures, when necessary.
4. Collects outgoing mail, interoffice correspondence and packages from all SAO Cambridge locations and delivers them to the SAO mailroom, where those are weighed, affixed with postage and makes other postage decisions and determinations on several different types of mail and packages going to the U.S. Post Office, Federal Express, UPS, etc.
5. Identifies via vendor labeling hazardous materials/chemicals as they arrive from vendors via courier, only accepting those that are able to be safely transported per regulations and direction from the Environmental Health and Safety Contractor. Packages and transports these materials to the intended recipient in accordance with direction from the Environmental Health and Safety Contractor.
6. Other duties as requested.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer required for salary payment
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Pre and Post appointment background check.
• Must possess a current driver's license.

For Requirements please refer to qualification standards to Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-cler.asp

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Please see Trust Benefits at http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/hr/benefits/trust/table.html for a complete description.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Your application package should include the
  following documents:

  • Detailed resume
  • Copy of state driver's license

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page.
  
  Please Note:

  • You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you).
  • You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process;
  • The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

  Agency contact information

  Angel Flewelling

  Phone

  617-496-7817

  Fax

  617-495-7263

  Email

  hflewelling@cfa.harvard.edu

  Address

  SMITHSONIAN
  Human Resources
  60 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138
  Mail Stop 17
  Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
  United States

  Next steps

  At the end of the application process you will be able to create and save a PDF file that contains your responses to the assessment questions. You may save this file as receipt of your application.
  
  The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS;" or by contacting the Office of Human Resources Representative listed.
  
  Additional Information:

  • The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity
  • The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to all qualified candidates eligible to work in the US and residing in the local commuting area.