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Postal Service Clerk

Operational-level

Also known as: Annuitant HCA (Annuitant Holiday Clerk Assistant), Bulk Clerk, Bulk Mail Clerk, Bulk Mail Technician

Human Resources & ConsultingBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) 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. Includes postal service clerks employed by USPS contractors.
Postal ServicesLogisticsCustomer ServicePublic AdministrationOperations ManagementRetail SalesBusiness AdministrationOperations

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-0.3%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

5,300

per year (US)

Jobs today

70,900

in 2025 → 70,700 (2035)

Typical entry education

No formal educational credential

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
Moderate
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
Moderate
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Low
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Manutentionnaire de courrier
  • Associé aux ventes au détail
  • Représentant du service client

Where it can lead

  • Maître de poste
  • Superviseur postal
  • Coordinateur logistique

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly automate sorting, package tracking, and routine customer inquiries via chatbots, potentially reducing the need for manual clerical tasks. While human clerks will still handle complex customer service and physical mail requiring judgment, their role may shift towards overseeing automated systems and focusing on nuanced interactions. This could lead to a decline in demand for purely transactional roles.