Army Postal ClerkEnlisted

71F MOS

Job Detail

Performs postal duties in Army postal unit or base post office.

Must know contents of military and Post Office Department regulations pertaining to postal operations, including acceptability and classes of mail, rates of postage and fees, authorized usage of official mail indicia, distribution and dispatch procedures, handling of registered mail, and disposition of undeliverable mail and articles found loose in the mail; must know how to use and maintain postal locator files and interpret source documents relating thereto; must know how to prepare and use forms involved in Army postal activities; must know procedures and policies regarding Postal Union mail and International Postal Service, including classes, rates, restrictions, and prohibitions; must know use and application of Directory of International Mail; must be familiar with patron preparation of customs documents and postal processing of these documents; must know procedures and policies used in processing and answering complaints, tracers and inquiries covering loss, destruction and improper handling of all classes of mail; must know maintenance of mail handling and dispatch records, interpretation of records and reports of postal activities, and preparation of reports required by command and Department of Army headquarters; must know regulations pertaining to postal financial operations and operations performed at all service windows; must be able to operate an APO unit geographically separated from parent APO.

Must be qualified as Postal Clerk (71F40); must know all postal procedures and techniques used by postal personnel in operation of Army and base post offices; must be able to organize, control, coordinate, and supervise technical operations of postal unit; must be able to instigate work simplification methods; must be able to perform supervision of customs inspections conducted by custom agencies; provides advice and makes, recommendations to the commander aid staff on all matters pertain to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities aid personnel as prescribed by the commander; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instructions; insures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs, of the service, and command regulations or policies; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted personnel of the command; inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; sits as president or, member of command promotion board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; performs other duties prescribed by, the commander.

Must be qualified as Postal Clerk (71F20); must know military and Post Office Department rules and regulations concerning money order service, acceptability of mail matter, wrapping, packing, addressing, records, reports, postal rates and fees, size and weight limitations, endorsements as to contents, registry and insurance and certified mail services, and special delivery and special handling services; must know rules, regulations, and procedures involved in processing claims and inquiries concerning loss, destruction, and mishandling of mail; must know mail distribution and dispatch systems used by Army and Post Office Department; must know Army clerical and administrative procedures; must be able to assist Postal Officer in all phases of postal activities; must be able to provide leadership to organize, control, coordinate and supervise operation of an APO or APO unit; must be able to plan, coordinate, and supervise matters pertaining to leadership, operations, and training of subordinate postal personnel; must be qualified as Postal Clerk (71F40); must know all postal procedures and techniques used by postal personnel in operation of Army and base post offices; must be able to organize, control, coordinate, and supervise technical operations of postal unit; must be able to instigate work simplification methods; must be able to perform supervision of customs inspections conducted by custom agencies.

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