MPOO Area 1 Seeks Marathon OIC

Does your career path include becoming a Postmaster? If so, Manager, Post Office Operations Area 1 Denise Young is offering an Ad-Hoc opportunity that may be of interest to you. Young is seeking a motivated and energetic individual with a wealth of postal knowledge and experience to serve as Marathon Officer In Charge (OIC), EAS-20.   

All qualified career and non-career postal employees in the South Florida District are eligible to apply for this Ad-Hoc position not to exceed 90 days. The successful applicant will report to the Marathon Main Office, 5171 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The assignment will include the main office, along with Key Colony Beach, Long Key, and Marathon Shores Finance Branches.

Non-Scheduled Days:   Saturday/Sunday  

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.    

 
Duties and Responsibilities: Manages carriers and clerks directly or through subordinate supervisors, in mail distribution, delivery and collection, and window service activities; manages the implementation and administration of approved programs as they apply to the local and subordinate reporting offices; operates within established rules, laws, and procedures; prepares, submits, and administers an operating budget for the local and subordinate reporting offices; trains new employees to ensure quality service; manages the implementation and administration of proper safeguards for the welfare of customers and employees, ensuring quality service and the security of the mails; supervises office clerical operations to provide records, files, and reports as required for the local and subordinate reporting offices; selects locations for contract stations and administers the contracts; has regular contact with customers; exercises normal protective care of a stock of accountable paper, a small building, building and office equipment, supplies, and vehicles for the local and subordinate reporting offices; exercises a normal regard for the safety of self and others, with particular emphasis on ensuring employee compliance with established safety policy and procedures; administers the safety program for the local and subordinate reporting offices.

 Qualifications/Requirements

The following requirements are to be addressed by applicants for this Ad-Hoc Postmaster position:

1. Decision Making/Problem Solving. Ability to carry out operational plans and procedures within the framework of policy. Ability to obtain and interpret relevant facts; analyze problems, complaints, and suggestions; devise effective plans and procedures; and take appropriate action. Ability to analyze problems and to devise improvements.
2. Budget Operations. Ability to prepare a budget and maintain financial records. Ability to carry out operations economically and efficiently. Ability to maintain operating cost and expenditures in proper relationship to the authorized budget.
3. Planning and Scheduling of Work. Ability to plan operations over appropriate time periods, taking into account variations in workload and available resources. Ability to adjust work activities and schedules to meet emergency operations.
4. Safety and Health. Knowledge of safety procedures needed to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained. Knowledge of procedures and techniques established to avoid injuries to self, employees, and customers. Knowledge of normal accident prevention measures and emergency procedures. Knowledge of a Postmaster's safety and health responsibilities. Knowledge of the relationships of safety and health considerations to efficient operations, including absenteeism and operating costs.
5. Customer and Community Relations. Ability to conduct operations in an attitude of responsive service to customers. Ability to present a favorable Postal Service image to the community. Ability to be active in community life. Ability to comprehend and communicate information, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of operating procedures and standards, postal rates and classes, and commonly encountered customer needs. Ability to sell ideas, positions, and recommendations to others. Ability to interact tactfully and relate well with others.
6. Knowledge of labor relations policies, including management's rights, the rights of employees and their representatives, national and local labor agreements, and applicable laws and regulations. Ability to negotiate effectively with employee groups. Knowledge of policy pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Ability to deal fairly with all employees, customers, and business contacts.
7. Employee Development. Ability to train and develop employees. Ability to delegate work to subordinates according to their current ability and capacity for growth.
8. Supervision. Ability to define assignments or projects clearly. Ability to delegate authority, and to work with and through others effectively. Ability to direct or coordinate individual or group action in order to accomplish a task or goal. Ability to motivate and lead employees of varied backgrounds and skill levels. Ability to deal fairly and objectively with subordinates.

How to Apply:

Interested employees must submit their eCareer profile, along with a summary of accomplishments addressing the above eight requirements. All applications should be mailed to the below address for receipt by Close of Business (COB) Tuesday, December 26, 2017:

Denise Young  

Manager, Post Office Operations
U.S. Postal Service
1900 W Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310-9998