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Postal Operations Installation Manager

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$64,475 - $83,822

per year

Closes

March 15, 2026More DOD jobs →

GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing postal operations at a military installation, ensuring mail handling follows Department of Defense and US Postal Service rules while keeping things safe, secure, and cost-effective.

The role includes overseeing daily mail center activities, training staff, budgeting, and recommending improvements based on inspections and data analysis.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in logistics or mail management who enjoys problem-solving and working in a structured government environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level in mail and postal management, or related field
  • Knowledge of DoD and USPS regulations, directives, and procedures
  • Ability to interpret guidelines, make decisions, and advise on program effectiveness and cost savings
  • Master's degree, 2 years of graduate education, or equivalent (as substitution for experience)
  • Combination of graduate education and experience totaling 100% of GS-09 requirements
  • Experience in monitoring safety, security, operations, training, budgeting, and property management for mail programs
  • Skills in conducting inspections, analyzing data, and recommending improvements

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Postal Operations Installation Manager, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Knowledge of mail and postal management and in-depth knowledge of DSCR various organizations missions and functions.

Utilizes significant judgment to interpret guidelines and make decisions on how to proceed and advises others on how to proceed.

Advises on the effectiveness of the program as well as problem areas and recommended courses of action and mailing costs. B.

Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx.

If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation.

To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B.

or J.D., if related. C.

Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade level GS-09 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages.

The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.

Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-09.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

  • Ensures the installation mail program operates in accordance with all applicable DoD and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regulations, directives, instructions, and manuals.
  • Monitors mail center safety and security; mail management policy; mail center operations; mail management reporting; mail training and certification; financial management and budgeting; and relevant property management.
  • Oversees the proper use of classes of outgoing accountable mail and delivery requirements of the material being shipped at the most economical cost to the government, adhering to official regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ensures proper use of classes of outgoing accountable mail and delivery requirements of the material being shipped at the most economical cost to the government while adhering to official regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Conducts inspections, performs studies, analyzes data, recommends program improvements, sets employee and operational performance standards, writes security plans, and collaborates with DLA and tenant organizations.
  • Operates automated equipment to include a computer and postage metering machine.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLADSR-26-12897973-DHA