Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 69.djvu/145

From Wikisource
Jump to navigation Jump to search
This page needs to be proofread.
[69 Stat. 103]
PUBLIC LAW 000—MMMM. DD, 1955
[69 Stat. 103]

69 S T A T. ]

PUBLIC LAW 68-JUNE 10, 1955

„ DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.—

(A) Lays out work for foremen at the beginning of a tour and issues instructions. (B) Oversees work in progress to prevent accumulation of mail. (C) Insures that mail is distributed in accordance with established orders and instructions. (D) Shifts men from one foreman to another to keep mails moving. (E) Reports difficulties and suggests corrective measures to superior. (F) Maintains required records. (G) Assures that adequate on-the-job training is carried out to promote employee proficiency. (H) Reviews and forwards recommendations of foremen respecting discipline, promotions, or changes in assignments; approves time and leave requests; submits manpower estimates. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS.—Administratively responsible to a superintendent or assistant superintendent or other designated superior. Directs, through approximately four foremen, employees as assigned. (27) POSITION.—POSTMASTER, SMALL FIRST-CLASS OFFICELEVEL 9. BASIC FUNCTION.—Is responsible for all operations of a first-class post office, including direction and supervision of mails, finance, personnel, and other related activities. This office has approximately sixteen employees, annual receipts of approximately $63,000, and city delivery service consisting of eight carrier routes within its jurisdiction. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.—

(A) Organizes the post office to insure expeditious handling of mails and to provide courteous and efficient service to the patrons. (B) Maintains direct contact with the public on administrative matters and gives personal attention to complaints. (C) Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; determines that personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained for their respective positions. (D) Directs the activities of employees; arranges working schedules of employees; recommends promotions of employees and is responsible for the proper administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System. (E) Checks financial accountability of employees in accordance with existing instructions; makes daily deposits of accountable funds in local bank; obtains bids for proposed purchases; requisitions supplies. (F) Prepares annual estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances for submission as required. (G) Prepares reports of a recurring nature, reflecting various transactions of the post office; submits postmaster's accounts with supporting vouchers and documents in accordance with existing instructions. (H) Advertises for bids for various services, including contract stations, vehicular service, mail messenger service, and vehicular maintenance service, and submits bids, with recommendations, as required. (I) Directs the maintenance of files for the office. (J) May personally handle window transactions and perform work elsewhere in the office as the workload requires. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS.—Administratively responsible to a district manager. (28) POSITION.—BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT—LEVEL 10. BASIC FUNCTION.—Directs the janitorial, maintenance, and operating services of a large post office building and branches and stations

103