Job Details

Mail Clerk

The General Services Unit of the Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the position of Mail Clerk within the Administrative Division. The LCB is a nonpartisan, legislative service agency that provides professional, technical and administrative support to the Nevada Legislature, which convenes biennially in odd-numbered years for 120-day sessions and for rare special sessions during the interim periods. The General Services Unit provides logistical support to the legislators, legislative staff and LCB staff. This is a temporary, full-time position located in Carson City, Nevada.

Position Description: Under the general supervision of the General Services Manager, the Mail Clerk will assist legislators, legislative staff and LCB staff with the processing, sorting and distribution of mail. Responsibilities of the Mail Clerk may include, without limitation:

• Receiving, identifying and sorting incoming mail and delivering mail to the houses and to all divisions and units of the LCB;
• Ensuring consistent and timely mail deliveries between LCB buildings, as well as to other state agencies and businesses as directed;
• Integrating updated materials into existing publications such as the Nevada Revised Statutes, criminal law manuals, children and family law manuals and the Nevada Administrative Code;
• Handling shipping and receiving requests, including, without limitation, postage processing and package delivery and pick up to and from the houses and the divisions and units of the LCB;
• Using an x-ray machine to inspect mail and identify possible threats;
• Maintaining records such as shipping logs, publication invoices and purchase orders;
• Monitoring inventory of supplies and materials to support daily operations;
• Assembling and moving office furniture, equipment and other office items, as needed;
• Assisting with maintenance and repair of equipment to ensure functionality and safety;
• Providing effective backup support to team members and other units, as needed; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: The Mail Clerk will be selected with special preference given to the candidate's training, experience and aptitude in the fields of warehouse services and/or mail processing. A qualified candidate must have: (1) a valid driver's license; (2) a high school diploma/GED; and (3) 6 months of work experience. Previous experience in warehouse services and/or mail processing is preferred.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• The ability to prioritize tasks, including, without limitation, tracking and organizing records through computer databases and/or spreadsheets;
• Experience processing and sorting mail and other documents, including time-sensitive and confidential items;
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, once trained, and communicate effectively;
• The ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, without assistance, employing proper safety techniques;
• The ability to effectively read and interpret occasionally complex documents and instructions; and
• The ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships, resolve problems and perform with a high level of professionalism under deadlines and during critical projects.

Salary: The annual salary for this position is based on a Grade 23, which has a salary range of $39,421 to $56,689 under the employee/employer paid retirement option. An employer-paid contribution plan is also available with a reduced salary in lieu of an employee contribution. Actual starting salary will be based on experience.

Benefits: The benefits include the accrual of paid annual leave and sick leave, health insurance and membership in the state's retirement plan. For additional information on the retirement options and benefits, please visit the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada. For a description of the current health, dental and vision benefits, please visit the Nevada Public Employees' Benefits Program. Other optional benefits are also available, including a deferred compensation program.

Working Conditions: The work is performed in a professional environment, and may involve exposure to dirt, pollen, insects, inclement weather, moving equipment, equipment noise and temperature fluctuations. Overtime may be required during legislative sessions and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands of the Legislature. When overtime is worked, the Mail Clerk may earn compensatory time that can be taken at a later date or be paid for the overtime, consistent with the LCB Rules and Policies and subject to budgetary limits.

Application Process: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by submitting a LCB Employment Application, cover letter and current resume through our online portal, via email to LCBHR-jobs@lcb.state.nv.us or by mail to:

Legislative Counsel Bureau

Attn: Human Resources

401 S. Carson Street

Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the application period will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process.

The successful candidate must undergo a background check.

The Legislative Counsel Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, domestic partnership, political affiliation, genetic information, or compensation history, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Legislative Counsel Bureau will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, nor will it tolerate unlawful retaliation. Applicants may contact LCBHR@lcb.state.nv.us to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the hiring process and will not be disqualified from consideration based upon such requests.