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Postal Hiring

Postal Hiring
POST OFFICE JOBS OPERATIONS TEAM

PSE Office Support Clerk

Dows, IA 50071 $41,000 — $72,000 / year Added Jul 24, 2026
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Competitive Pay
$41,000 — $72,000 / year
Quick Process
5-minute apply
Job Security
Stable public sector

Position Overview

PSE Office Support Clerk - NONE

Discover a promising professional route as a local PSE Office Support Clerk based in Dows. In this capacity, you will contribute directly to neighborhood sorting, logistics, and dispatch workflows. We need a PSE Office Support Clerk with strong organizational skills who can handle administrative checkouts alongside the physical tasks of cargo movement. Help serve our community while gaining valuable warehouse experience as a PSE Office Support Clerk within our national mail processing system.

The PSE Office Support Clerk career path in the Dows area is an element of national logistics and may involve sorting and dispatch responsibilities.

Your daily responsibilities will include operating automated package sorting machines and utilizing handheld scanners to track inventory. You will need to make quick routing decisions in a high-speed environment, directly contributing to the efficiency of the IA logistics network.

Stamina and a strong work ethic are the most important requirements for this job. You must successfully clear a federal background screening, driving record check (if applicable), and drug test. This role is diverse, requiring both the physical ability to handle freight and the mental sharpness to read routing codes quickly.

Compensation, insurance, and holiday policies vary by employer. Follow the destination link to review the current application information.

This informational page outlines the career path and benefits associated with the PSE Office Support Clerk role in the IA market.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting city carriers with neighborhood parcel deliveries in Dows
Grouping outbound mail bins for faster truck loading at 50071 facility
Updating package tracking statuses using mobile scanners in IA
Greeting customers and answering package inquiries at the Dows front counter
Verifying mail codes and scanning parcels for routing records

Requirements & Qualifications

Valid driver's license with at least 2 years of safe driving history
Physical strength to manage parcel loading and sorting workflows in IA
Professional communication skills for public interaction
Passing result on the carrier associate assessment
Eligibility to work legally in the United States

Preferred Skills

Experience in logistics, support, or administration
Familiarity with coordination, record keeping, or internal reporting
Experience maintaining records and internal reporting
Professional communication and reliable follow-through

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Postal Clerk do day to day?

Clerks process packages, assist customers with mail holds, and sort incoming mail in Dows. It's a mix of customer service and hands-on logistics.

Do I need retail experience to become a Postal Clerk?

Not required. New clerks receive on-the-job training. Staying organized under pressure is the core skill needed in IA.

What is the online assessment?

Most clerk positions require a short online assessment checking attention to detail and work readiness, completed from home for Dows.

What's the pay for a Postal Clerk in Dows, IA?

Postal support employees typically start at $20–$25 per hour in IA. Converting to career status adds full federal benefits.

Are Postal Clerk positions full-time?

Many start as flexible support roles. As openings arise, employees are considered for full-time career positions in Dows.

Estimated Pay & Benefit Packages

Standard postal support positions in IA feature high-value benefits:

$41,000 — $72,000 / year
Estimated Annual Salary Range

Employment Benefits

Career Development & Training
Learning environment that supports success
65K Annually
Avg. TSA Officer income w/ benefits
Healthcare & Retirement Plan
Career employees receive federal benefits
Job Security
Join the American Federation of Government Employees Union

Program Benefits

Exclusive step-by-step guide to the entire hiring process.
Job finder with maps of TSA jobs within 25 miles.
Simulated practice exams with detailed answer explanations.
Job alerts to let you know when TSA positions become available.
Interview webinar with tips for success.
Personalized support available through email and chat.

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