Job Description
Summary The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Mail Carrier. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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Sorts incoming mail by Senator, Senate Committee, Senate official or other designated Senate support organizations; gathers and wraps sorted mail into individual bundles for delivery; delivers Congressional Records, House, Senate and Executive Calendars during sessions. Sorts bulk local and commercial carrier packages; prepares packages for distribution. Sorts Congressional Acceptance Site mail and packages; prepares mail and packages for distribution. Collects mail, cartons and postal equipment from offices and retail location; transports mail to the Senate Post Office mail room; processes mail for outside or inside delivery; processes franked mail. Records volumes of outgoing mail by category; digitally records signatures for accountable mail/packages; maintains daily log of receipt of mail/packages. Submits completed time and attendance in an accurate and timely manner; is fully prepared to perform duties at beginning of shift. Other duties as assigned.
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Conditions of employment - For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at
Qualifications Other Duties/ Responsibilities - Ability to use a computer and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Required Work Experience - Some experience working in a mail facility is preferred.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge - As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
- Ability to communicate with supervisor, coworkers, Senate offices and the public when answering questions and fulfilling service requests.
- Requires physical strength and agility to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Knowledge in Microsoft products.
- Ability to learn and navigate handheld accountability devices.
Desired Qualifications - Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage courteously and professionally with a diverse customer base.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with competing priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn office-specific systems and applications.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities, including building effective working relationships.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions - Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
- This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
- Carrying or lifting items of 50 lbs. individually or shared weight of 100 lbs.
- Work will require being outdoors infrequently and in varying weather conditions (walking to multiple locations on Capitol Hill).
- Frequent standing, walking, and bending.
- Operating both twine and plastic strapping machines.
- Employees are exposed to frequent dust.
- Requires use of a powered and non-powered pallet jacks.
- Pushing, pulling heavy hand trucks and mail carts.
- Using cleaning implements.
- Employee is required to wear a uniform.
Education High School/GED.
Additional information The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.
No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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