Full-Time General Clerk III - Fort Meade, MD

Company: Keystone Vocational Services
Location: Fort George G Meade
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description General Clerk III – Fort Meade, MD ($2000.00 Sign-On Bonus after 30 days of successful employment) Full job description We provide services and employment for individuals with vision loss or other disabilities. Keystone Vocational Services has a new opportunity within the Fort Meade, MD area. As a qualified nonprofit agency operating within the AbilityOne program, Keystone Vocational Services hires people with vision loss. For the majority of direct labor positions, Keystone Vocational Services will obtain documentation of legal blindness as required per the AbilityOne program. Due to federal contract requirements, all candidates must be a United States Citizen (Natural or Documented Naturalized) . The current position that we have open is for General Clerk III. Hourly Rate: $21.44 with $5.03 Health & Welfare benefit. Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 3:00PM with all federal holidays off. Job Summary This position requires familiarity with the terminology of the office unit. The General Clerk III works in an office environment and may operate independently within established procedures associated with the provided mail services. This role will involve interaction with various departments and external clients, requiring professional demeanor and customer service skills. This position is crucial for ensuring smooth office operations and supporting carious administrative functions within the Agency. The General Clerk III performs various clerical tasks, maintains records, and assists with a wide variety of office operations. Primary Duties These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review. Clerical Tasks: Performs routine clerical duties such as preparing, filing, and maintaining physical or electronic records and documents. Data Management: Inputs data into tracking databases, compiles and verifies information using standard procedures, and retrieves documents in response to requests from internal or external customers. Office Support: Assists with general office tasks, including copying, mailing, ordering supplies, and answering phone calls. May greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate personnel. Document Preparation: Types entries on various documents, including forms, labels, and correspondence, and submits typed work for review and approval. Inventory Management: Takes inventory of office supplies, maintains required supplies, and verifies supply receipts with orders. Customer Relations: Conducts professional conversations with all stakeholders of the contract to include internal and external clients, program management, and senior management officials. Additional Duties Team Support: Provides support across the location and job assignments to ensure compliance with contractual requirements where the General Clerk may need to help perform daily tasks. Equipment Support: Assist the team in performing x-ray scans using an x-ray machine to scan all mail and packages for security of customers if required by contract. Safety: Responsible for performing job in safe manner, with concern for others and a desire to increase production; follow HAZMAT procedures for handling potentially hazardous mail. Oversight: Provide oversight of personnel, operations, communication, and performance relative to site specific guidelines, contractual requirements, and government regulations. Coverage: Provide coverage at offsite locations as needed. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s) High School Diploma, or General Educational Development (GED) required. Preferred three to five (3-5) years of related experience in the field. Preferred experience working in a mail center. Experience in UPS and Federal Express shipping and procedures. Knowledge of U.S. Postal regulations in the process of dealing with incoming, outgoing, certified, registered, insured and express mail. Experience in operating various mailroom machines required. Active Secret Clearance Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to perform routine tasks on special class mail as well as routine and repetitive tasks for long periods with minimum supervision. Must be able to stand, reach, and walk for long periods of time. Ability to make technical decisions regarding mail issues/questions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write professional and technical reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Good reading and writing skills. Handwriting is necessary. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Advanced ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office software and accountable mail tracking system. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to provide oversight of the performance of the contract and give directions to the staff. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop and kneel. The employee is required to walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is variable. What We Offer – for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include: Because Keystone Vocational Services strives to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer an exceptionally comprehensive benefit package which features: Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Financial protection with 100% company paid life insurance benefit, and short & long-term disability on your behalf. A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution. Tax advantages through Flexible Spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Domestic partner benefits, holiday time off, sick leave, vacation pay, bereavement. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination. We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks, including E-Verify, are required for all employment positions. This position is located at a secure government facility. Applicants must be able to pass federal and state criminal background checks, including completion of the federal SF86, as well as credit checks and drug testing. PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information

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