Mail Processing Assistant Jobs in Laurel, MD (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $45,696.00 - $62,018.00 Annually
Location : Landover, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 10798
Department: Office of Central Services
Division: Mail Services Section
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 50069040
Max Number of Applicants: 100
Nature and Variety of Work
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Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George's County Office of Central Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Senior Mail Services Operator (Mail Services Operator III)grade G14position, in the General Services Division.
About the Position
Prince George's County Office of Central Services is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Mail Services Operator III, grade G-14, within its General Services Division. This is advanced senior and lead work in the daily performance of general mail, courier and mailroom activities, which includes the sorting and posting of mail, the operation and maintenance of mail processing equipment, and picking up and delivering mail on a scheduled and predetermined basis. The selected candidate will assist the Mail Services Supervisor in the general administration of the section and provide guidance and assistance to subordinate level positions. The employee may assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in their absence. Work performance is evaluated by the supervisor based upon the achievement of a timely courier and mail pick-up and delivery system. This is an essential position.
About the Agency
The Office of Central Services is a multifaceted agency of the Prince George's County Government providing government-wide, mission critical support services in the areas of facilities operations and management, building design & construction, real estate services, fleet management, and general services. We make government operations operate better for the government.
Examples of Work

• Delivers and picks up mail daily to and from the United States Post Office.
• Assists in sorting postal and inter-office mail by department/agency.
• Operates and maintains County vehicles and mail processing equipment (e.g., postage scale, postage machine/meter, mailing machine) in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Makes courier runs throughout County government locations to deliver, sort and pick up mail.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate log of metered postage by department/agency.
• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in their absence.
• Operates computerized equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class for work.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) year of mail services experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Highly qualified candidates may also demonstrate the preferred qualifications listed below:

• Working knowledge of US Postal Service rate schedules.
• Experience operating computerized direct addressing and labeling equipment.
• Experience operating a six-pocket inserter.
• Experience operating a high-speed tabber.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal regulations for handling mail to lead unit operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair machines.
• Strong customer service skills.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: September 10th.Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 7600 Jefferson Avenue, Landover, MD 20785
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Work may be performed around machinery with moving parts and moving objects and may require the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting and carrying objects weighing 45 pounds or more; push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend repeatedly, and climb; and use fingers and hands to perform assigned duties.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness, dry atmospheric conditions, and intermittent dust.
• Requires the ability to perform rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; have good near and far vision (correctable), depth perception, and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aids are permitted.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This is an essential position. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• I do not have my High School Diploma or G.E.D
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate/PhD/JD

03
How many years of mail services experience do you have?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year of exeprience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

04
Please explain your mail services experience. List dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" or answers left blank will not be accepted and will result in your application being disqualified. If you do not have this experience, please put N/A.
05
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you possess working knowledge of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rate schedules?

• Yes
• No

07
How many years of experience do you have operating computerized direct addressing and labeling equipment?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4+ years of experience

08
Do you have experience operating a six-pocket inserter or similar automated mail-inserting equipment?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you have experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and performing minor repairs or adjustments on mail-processing, addressing, labeling, inserting, or similar equipment?

• Yes
• No

10
Please describe your experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or repairing mail-processing equipment. Include the types of equipment you operated, your specific responsibilities, the employer(s) where you gained this experience, and the dates of employment.
11
Do you have experience operating a six-pocket inserter or similar automated mail-inserting equipment?

• Yes
• No

12
Do you have the ability to perform physically demanding work (i.e lifting and carrying objects weighin