ONET Occupations » 43-5051.00

Postal Service Clerks

Perform any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.16)
  2. Interview, draw out - People (4.10)
  3. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.09)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.09)
  5. Listen - People (3.75)
  6. Control, expedite things - Things (3.51)
  7. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Oral Expression (3.50)
  1. Cooperation (4.47)
  2. Dependability (4.47)
  3. Integrity (4.38)
  4. Self Control (4.34)
  5. Stress Tolerance (4.23)
  6. Attention to Detail (4.16)
  7. Concern for Others (4.09)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.86)
  9. Independence (3.81)
  10. Social Orientation (3.58)
  11. Initiative (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.10)
  2. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.92)
  3. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.81)
  4. Handling and Moving Objects (3.73)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.54)
  6. Performing General Physical Activities (3.51)
  1. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.10)
  2. Sort Mail Letters Or Packages (3.92)
  3. Provide Customer Service In Postal Or Mail Service Setting (3.81)
  4. Provide Assistance To Post Office Customers (3.81)
  5. Answer Customer Or Public Inquiries (3.81)
  6. Assist Public In Complying With Postal Service Regulations (3.81)
  7. Greet Customers, Guests, Visitors, Or Passengers (3.81)
  8. Insert Mail Into Slots Of Mail Rack (3.73)
  9. Distribute Correspondence Or Mail (3.51)
  10. Load, Unload, Or Stack Containers, Materials, Or Products (3.51)