Job Description

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title: Clerical and Secretarial
Working Title: Postal Clerk/Carrier

Department: Postal Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $15 - $23
Pay Basis: Hourly

Serves as primary UWF Post Office Postal Clerk. Responsible for performing the specialized functions within UWF Postal Services including mail pickup, delivery, processing and preparations, sorting, computing postage charges for outgoing mail and preparations for all mail being dispatched to the US Postal Service. Must possess a good working knowledge of all US Postal Service rules and regulations, and be able to interpret and apply US Postal Service, UWF Postal Services and University guidelines. The clerk performs passport agency duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic math, communication and computer skills and knowledge of US Postal Service rules and regulations, UWF Postal Services policies/procedures and university rules. Knowledge of all university departments, personnel and locations in order to sort and deliver mail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma and five years experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Frequently
• Stooping: Daily
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Daily
• Lifting over 25lbs: Frequently
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.
• This position requires fingerprinting.
• This position requires a valid driver's license.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 2
Work Hours: 7:30 - 4:00; hours vary
FTE: 1.0
Closing Date: 8/14/2026