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9 "WU ELo201 (formerly P-1) AND OOK " Position Descriptions Bargaining Unit Positions UPDATE IN 8-21-00 0 Prepared by: AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION, AFL-CIO 1300 L STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 MOE BILLER, PRESIDENT prepares at APidti National Headquarters sl//opeiu #2, afl-cio LABOR RELATIONS UNITED STATES MW POSTAL SERVICE 0 et9 `~~a August 10, 2000 i vet Mr . Robert L . Tunstall Secretary-Treasurer American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO 1300 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005-4128 Dear Bob : This letter responds to your August 7 telephone call requesting an update concerning any new or deleted bargaining unit position descriptions . The following bargaining unit positions have been added as active position descriptions : Secretary PS-06 (occupation code 0318-0004) 0. Payroll Processing Tech Sr (PDC) DCS-13 (occupation code 0544-OQ01) Maintenance Mechanic, General MESC-06 (occupation code 4749-0003) Enclosed are copies of these position descriptions . Further, the Postal Service has inactivated the Extraction Code Clerk, PS-05, position description (occupation code 2315-63xx) . Should there be any questions regarding the foregoing, please contact Thomas J. Valenti at (202) 268-3831 . Sincerely, eter A. Ma nag iContrac ministration Enclosures 475 t2ENFANT PLAZA SW WasHINGrori DC 20264-4100 STD POSITION DESCRIPTION U . S . Postal Service SECRETARY, PS-06 FUNCTIONAL. PURPOSE Provides secretarial support for a manager and staff. Processes information in accordance with established practices and procedures . Performs a variety of miscellaneous office clerical and typing duties . DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 . Produces reports, letters and other documentation using appropriate software and word processing equipment: monitors peripheral equipment . 2. Accesses, retrieves and/or updates files and other data maintained on personal computers . 3 . Sends and receives electronic messages, files and other documentation via the local area network. 4. Produces charts, tables, and other documentation using various graphics software . 5 . Composes routine memorandums and letters relating to business of the office, such as transmittals and acknowledgments . 6 . Reviews materials prepared for manager's signature for accuracy, completeness, and format . 7 . Acts as receptionist and performs routine clerical duties such as tracking correspondence, answering telephones and forwarding messages, making necessary travel arrangements and submitting related forms, operating standard office equipment, requisitioning supplies, and coordinating printing, maintenance, and other service requests . 8 . Screens, logs, and routes office mail in accordance with established procedures . 9 . Performs other administrative duties and maintains a variety of reports, such as time and attendance records, correspondence control, training plans, etc. and establishes and maintains office files. SUPERVISION Manager of unit to which assigned SELECTION METHOD BARGAINING UNIT CLERK (End of Document) Document Date : 12-14-99 Occupation Code : 0318-0004 Page : 1 STD POSITION DESCRIPTION U . S . Postal Service PAYROLL PROCESSING TECHNICIAN, SENIOR, DCS-13 ,y FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE Process a variety of more complex types payroll transactions and/or adjustments to ensure accurate employee payments ; Reviews, validates and inputs complex transactions to maintain employee's master payroll records . DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Monitors complex file maintenance and adjustment processing to ensure accurate employee payments ; Provides guidance to field employees on more complex payroll related issues . 2 . Reviews, researches, and processes complex field generated adjustment requests to an employee's pay, leave and/or miscellaneous withholdings . 3 . Prepares and processes internal documents to adjust an employee's pay, leave and/or miscellaneous withholdings : Reviews, researches, and prepares correspondence to employees concerning internally generated changes to an employee's account. 4 . Processes special payroll for Postmasters, Rural Carriers, and other specialized employee categories, including suspense registers for employees in non-duty, non-pay status . 5. Inputs, retrieves, and corrects other data using a Personal computer desktop workstation connected to a fully integrated Local Area Network . 6. Processes more complex internal revenue service tax levies, garnishments, child support withholding orders, other agency debts and other pay withholdings ; processes duplicate wage statements . 7. Provides technical advice and guidance to lower level employees within the payroll branches : Acts a liaison to representatives of other government agencies and financial organizations regarding employee accounts . 8 . Processes complex back pay claim computations, both direct and indirect . Office of Worker's Compensation Program cases, payments due deceased employee estates, and unemployment compensation cases, including communication with the appropriate state agencies . 9 . Participates in the preparation of complex accounts receivable and set-off authorizations : Performs other job related duties as assigned . 10 . Monitors error reports, and may audit selected processing forms prepared by other employees engaged in the processing of pay related adjustments and change transactions for postal employee's accounts . SUPERVISION Supervisor or manager of unit to which assigned . (Continued on Next Page) Document Date : 06-05-00 Occupation Code : 0544-0001 Page : 1 STD POSITION DESCRIPTION U. S . Postal Service PAYROLL PROCESSING TECHNICIAN, SENIOR, DCS-13 (Continued from Previous Page) "' SELECTION METHOD BARGAINING UNIT POSTAL DATA CENTER 0 (End of Document? Document Date : 06-05-00 Occupation Code : 0544-0001 Page : 2 STD POSITION DESCRIPTION U . S . Postal Service MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, GENERAL, MESC-Q6 FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE Repairs and maintains a wide variety of electromechanical production shop equipment including, sewing and bag fabricating machines, building equipment and systems including, boilers, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, and electrical systems ; performs general carpentry, welding, and electrical maintenance at a mail equipment shop . DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES l . Troubleshoots and identifies source of equipment malfunctions using appropriate diagnostic test equipment such as guages, meters, oscilloscopes, and computerized diagnostic devices; makes necessary repairs to minimize production downtime . 2. Performs routine, scheduled preventive maintenance to maintain equipment in good working order . 3 . Inspects equipment, systems and component parts ; removes and replaces component parts and assemblies as necessary ; makes necessary adjustments . 4. Prepares work orders ; estimates time and materials needed to complete necessary maintenance and repairs ; maintains route sheets, logs, and records . 5 . Notifies technician or supervisor in situations requiring higher level technical support . ~ 6 . Removes, relocates, and constructs interior secondary walls as necessary to effect building floor plan modifications . 7 . Removes, relocates, and reinstalls shop equipment as necessary . 8. Works off ladders, scaffolds, and rigging within heights common to the facility ; works under various weather conditions outdoors . 9 . Ensures work complies with established safety procedures and standards with particular attention to OSHA standards; notifies supervisor immediately of potential defects or unsafe conditions and recommends appropriate remedial action : makes decisions and takes necessary corrective action when appropriate. 10 . May oversee the work of lower level maintenance employees participating in preventive maintenance. 11 . May drive a truck and operate material handling equipment in support of the position . 12 . Performs other job related tasks in support of primary duties . SUPERVISION Supervisor of unit to which assigned . (Continued on Next Page) Document Date : 08-25-99 Occupation Code : 4749-0003 Page : 1 STD POSITION DESCRIPTION U . S . Postal Service MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, GENERAL, MESC-06 10 SELECTION METHOD (Continued from Previous Page) BARGAINING UNIT MAIL EQUIPMENT SHOP 0 (End of Document) Document Date : 08-25-99 Occupation Code : 4749-0003 S Page : 2 LABOR RELATIONS UN1TEl POSTAL March 20, 2000 Mr . Cliff Guffey Director Clerk Division American Postal Workers Union AFB-CIO 130014 "' Street, NW Washington, DC 20005-4128 Dear Cliff: As discussed with Curtis Warren of my staff, enclosed are copies of revised qualification standards for Bulk Mail Clerk, PS-5 and Bulk Mail Technician, PS-6 . The qualification standards have been revised as follows: the mandatory examination requirement to successfully pass Postal Service Test 714 has been removed from both positions. However, Test 714 may stilt be administered as a local option . is If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Curtis at (202) 26&5359. Sincerely, Peter Act r0 CoManager t contract ministration Enclosures 1"llor"Ov. 41/ 4 '1 % MAR 20 Received . .f k t3iv mar 475 L'&aiu+r Puns SW 9`S1 ~'1 EL a Wmmwxstcu+ AC 20260-4100 0 BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD 2301 (2320-15XX) BULK MAIL CLERK--LEVEL 5 DOCUMENT DATE : March 17, 2000 FUNCTION : Accepts, verifies, classifies, and computes postage on all classes of domestic and international business mail . Provides customer assistance to ensure customer's understanding of postal mailing standards, mail preparation requirements and methods of presentation . DESCRIPTION OF WORK: See the Standard Position Descriptions