Navy
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NEC

NEC

S12A

Independent Duty Postal Clerk

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs duties and responsibilities of a Custodian of Postal Effects: advising customers on proper postal claims procedures for loss and damaged articles; principles of providing good customer service; postal officer responsibilities; fleet audits and postal inspections; preparing Mail Routing Instructions; preparing mail/PAX/Cargo and mail on hand reports; preparing and releasing postal incident reporting messages; including Postal Net Alert (PNA)/postal offense and monthly updates; preparing mail transportation forms (to include International mail and customs requirements); reviewing and receipting for capital equipment from the servicing Fleet Logistics Center (FLC); operating postage meter equipment and maintaining records; preparing financial reports for correctness prior to submission; providing directory service on all un-deliverable mail; training department mail orderlies on safeguarding mail; preparing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for ships postal operations; ensuring post office security is compliant with DOD regulations. Manage accountable mail processes and procedures.

Core Skills

  • accountable mail management
  • postal claims processing
  • mail routing
  • international customs documentation
  • postal finance control
  • postal security
  • equipment accountability
  • inspection preparation
  • standard operating procedures

Common Certifications

  • Certified Mail and Distribution Systems Manager (CMDM)
  • Certified Document Imaging Architect (CDIA+)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Records Manager (CRM)
  • FEMA IS-700: National Incident Management System

Civilian Career Paths

  • TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
  • ADMINISTRATION
  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • USPS window clerk training
  • FEMA IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Career Growth

  • Certified Mail and Distribution Systems Manager (CMDM)
  • Certified Records Manager (CRM)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.