Ascension : Post Office Assistant
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 18.02.2010 (Article Archived on 04.03.2010)
Post Office Assistant required at the Georgetown Post Office
Post Office Assistant
required at the
Georgetown Post Office
Principal duties of the post include:
· Counter postal, philatelic and parcel duties.
· Worldwide philatelic sales.
· Maintenance of stock and cash ledgers.
· Processing of First Day Covers.
· Collection and delivery of mail.
· Preparation of mail for despatch.
Salary will be at Grade 4 (£7,007—£10,511 per annum) and will depend upon experience and ability. Engagement will be on a household (only suitable for persons who are already living on Ascension with an accompanied status employee) or single status basis. If engaged on household status no accommodation or allowances will be provided, however if engaged on single status an allowance of £2,769 per annum will be payable and accommodation will be provided.
The successful candidate must have:
· GCSE’s in English and Maths in Grades C or above.
· Customer service skills in client facing situations.
· IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
· A minimum of 2 years postal experience.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills.
· Knowledge of the UPU Convention regarding the makeup of mails and a good grasp of philatelic terminology.
Responsibility:
· Stamps and case stocks.
· Receipt and recording of registered and insured items.
For further information about the post please contact Wendy Greentree at the Post Office on Tel: 6260. Or email: wendy.greentree@ascension.gov.ac
Closing date for applications: 24 February 2010
Application forms, including job descriptions, are available from the Administration Office or contact: sandra.benjamin@ascension.gov.ac
Applications should be sent to the Human Resources Manager at the Administration Building, Georgetown, Ascension Island or by email to: alan.nicholls@ascension.gov.ac . Tel Contact: (247) 7000 ext 131 or 150. Fax: (247) 6152
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