Courier (Multiple Openings)

Courier (Multiple Openings)

Job ID: 107123
Location: Finance
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.



CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $39,631.70 - $49,794.74

Hourly Pay Range: $19.053703 - $23.939781

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

Learn More About Benefits


JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County's Department of Finance is seeking to fill two Courier positions to deliver mail and materials to county departments.

Working within an established time schedule, the selected candidate will operate mail processing equipment and perform related clerical work within the mailroom. The Courier frequently transports confidential and sensitive items.

Competitive applicants will demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail, be customer service oriented, possess the ability to handle confidential materials, and safely and skillfully operate a van-type vehicle.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• The ability to perform the essential functions of the job which include strenuous physical labor, exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazardous locations.
• Skill to operate assigned motor vehicles in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to read and interpret street maps
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees, other agencies, and the public
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience working as a Courier driver
• At least one year of experience driving a car or van type vehicle
• At least one year experience driving a van-type vehicle with sensitive, confidential or fragile items
• Experience delivering mail for an organization with several separate building locations
• Experience working with confidential information
• Experience working on mail processing equipment
• Experience sorting mail for a large organization
• At least two years of experience working in a position that required good organizational skills
• At least two years of experience working with detailed information and keeping track of it on a daily basis
• At least two years of customer service experience
• At least three years of experience working with the alphabet and numbers on a daily basis
• Experience doing data entry in a computerized system

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.


TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Manually and/or electronically gathers, sorts, processes and delivers mail, library books and materials, goods and supplies to County departments within an established time schedule; transports sensitive items such as police and mental health case records, public health patient specimens, deeds and other legal documents, payroll and other checks and library materials; may perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on sorting and processing machines.
• May operate a van-type or similar motor vehicle under a wide variety of traffic and weather conditions between County buildings and other public facilities; cleans and fuels assigned vehicle as needed; arranges for regular maintenance with county Motor Pool.
• Responds to inquiries from county staff regarding Courier functions and schedule; locate
• Occasionally provide back up support and or short-term lobby desk coverage duties, which includes: receiving telephone calls or assisting visitors; meet and greet the general public and county employees; directs individuals to appropriate staff, county services, and local, state, and federal agencies; screen visitors and identify service animals or other possible safety and accommodation needs.
• Occasional back up support or short-term coverage of the Facilities warehouse. This work includes: the staging, shipping, and receiving of materials and supplies; general organization of pallets and pallet racking; basic inventory tracking and management; and general housekeeping.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Working knowledge of: Designated route, including County departments, cities, streets, roads, and highways; location of City, County, State and Federal office buildings; general office practices and procedures; customer service techniques; United States Postal Service and commercial shipping regulations and requirements.

Skill to: Operate assigned motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner; read and interpret street maps; understand and follow written and oral instructions; work independently; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, other agencies and the public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.


WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties driving a motor vehicle may involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and traffic hazards.

Duties require frequent grasping, stepping up and down, twisting, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry, push 75 pounds, and pull 100 pounds.


WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.


EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

• Explore Clackamas County
• Working for Clackamas County
• Recreation, Arts & Heritage
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Finance centers its mission on the values of accountability, customer service and integrity. Our team serves the public and internal customers by providing timely and accurate fiscal information, evaluating financial alternatives and coordinating among departments to meet the county's public service goals. We also manage the acquisition of county goods and services, and we maintain sound, healthy and accessible county buildings and other facilities, protecting the county's investment in our public spaces.

The Finance Division provides accounts payable and accounts receivable, budget support, grants management, payroll services, and procurement and contract services to County departments and agencies.

The Facilities Management Division provides accessible public buildings, maintains a healthful working environment in County facilities, and protect the County's investment in buildings and property.

Learn more about Clackamas County Finance




APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

• Application Process
• Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

• Request Veterans' Preference
• Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

James Callahan, Recruiter
JCallahan@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=107123&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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