Mail Assistant (Oa)
CurrentAs a Mail Assistant in the Defense Mail Service's Accountable section, I am responsible for receiving, reviewing, and directing both incoming and outgoing official mail, correspondence, and sensitive documents. I ensure that outgoing mail is correctly packaged, addressed, sealed, and has the appropriate postage applied. I provide guidance on mail preparation and advise customers on the most cost-effective mailing methods to fulfill mission requirements. I categorize and screen mail, including outgoing metered mail, consolidated pouch mail, internal distribution, and messenger mail for the National Capital Region. Utilizing a computer-based postage metering system, I apply postage to ensure cost savings while meeting delivery deadlines. I also conduct periodic surveys of pouch mail to demonstrate savings and prepare reports detailing the volume and costs associated with metered mail. Additionally, I operate postage metering and automated postal equipment, compile and analyze daily production data for monthly reports, and assist in managing operator and customer accounting data while generating regular postage reports.