Marine Corps MOS · Support
0160 Postal Officer
Overview
A Postal Officer advises commanders and staffs on military postal services, manages postal operations and retail services, and develops postal plans, policies, and procedures. They coordinate mail addressing, operations, and transportation with the Department of Defense and United States Postal Service, oversee official mail programs, and serve in regional, installation, quality control, finance, operations, and staff positions.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- postal operations management
- mail processing and distribution oversight
- retail postal services management
- financial accountability and postal finance
- regulatory compliance and policy interpretation
- quality assurance and process auditing
- staff supervision and training
- fraud prevention and risk management
- logistics and transportation coordination
- stakeholder communication and advising
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Collection Point Management System CPMS
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Transportation Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
Career Growth
- Certified Mail and Distribution Systems Manager (CMDM)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Monitor employees' work schedules and attendance for payroll purposes.
- Organize and supervise activities, such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
- Resolve customer complaints.
- Prepare employee work schedules.
- Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
Related Occupations
- Postal Service Clerks
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Administrative Services Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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