GENERAL CLERK I - IRS

The Lighthouse of Houston is seeking a qualified legally blind individual to fill an open General Clerk I position in the mailroom at an IRS facility. This position supports a federal government service contract and is subject to the eligibility and staffing requirements established under the applicable federal contract.

This is a part-time position of up to 25 hours per week.

The General Clerk I will provide routine mailroom and administrative support at an IRS facility. Responsibilities include receiving, sorting, processing, distributing, and preparing mail and other materials in accordance with established procedures, facility requirements, and federal contract requirements.

The person selected for this position must pass a company background check and a federal government contract. Please note that the federal government background check process may take up to six months or longer to complete.

The General Clerk I for the IRS Mail Room must set a good example and consistently demonstrate the Lighthouse of Houston LIGHT Principles of Leadership, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Trust.  It is important for individuals to be committed to a continuous learning environment, be a champion for change, and have a strong teamwork mentality.

Mission:

As a member of The Lighthouse of Houston team, the person in this position plays an important role in advancing our mission: To enable and empower people who are blind or low vision to realize their full potential.

Qualifications

Education, Licensure and Experience:

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience: Previous mailroom, clerical, administrative, or related experience is preferred but not required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Receives, processes, and ships all mail for the IRS staff located at each site delivered by the United States Postal Service, Fedex UPS and various small package delivery service providers.
• Utilize the IRM Mailroom WITS system to log in countable mail from UPS delivery services.
• Secure packages that have not been delivered, maintain various files, and manage and maintain mail receptacles.
• Preserve and protect the security of the mail at all times from unauthorized opening, inspection, reading contents or covers, tampering, delays, loss, or other unauthorized acts.
• Manage receptacles; dispense parcels and/or packages to customers.
• Place a variety of special long-distance calls (e.g. conference calls, collect calls, appointment calls) over varied circuits or routings
• Performs other job duties as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong level of confidentiality due to sensitivity of materials and information needed.
• Good computer skills and able to adapt to different software such as Microsoft Outlook email client and Microsoft Word text processor
• Ability and flexibility in using mailroom devices such as printer, computer systems, WITs mail logging system, meter mail machine and other sortation devices as needed.
• Ability to research and look up pertinent patient/client information using software and programs provided by the organization.
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate with other team members as needed to ensure the accuracy of mail processing.
• Good professional skills and able to deal with people from a variety of backgrounds with varying levels of understanding.
• High multi-tasking and organizational skills, time-management and attention to detail.
• Maintain a clean and neat work environment and adhere to all safety guidelines of the company and the customer.
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, adapt to fast-paced work conditions and changes and expectations of the clients.
• This position requires constant movement and physical demands with the ability to walk, bend and pick up mail batches for sorting and distribution.
• This position has 80% physical requirement and 20% sedentary requirements.

Work Environment

This position is located within an IRS facility and requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal building access, security, identification, safety, and conduct requirements.

The position may require standing, walking, lifting, carrying, sorting, and moving mail or other materials as part of normal mailroom operations. Reasonable accommodations may be available in accordance with applicable law and organizational policies.

• Light- Constantly to Frequently - 0 to 10 lbs. Occasionally - 15 to 20 lbs..
• Medium - Constantly to Frequently - 20 to 40 lbs., Occasionally - 40 5o 50 lbs.
• Heavy - Occasionally - In excess of 50 lbs. (will provide assistance, if needed

The Lighthouse of Houston for the Blind  is an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workforce and equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the federal, state or local laws.