Summary: The U.S. Mission in Hong Kong is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Mail Room Clerk.

Duties:  This position is located at the Regional Diplomatic Post Office (RDPO) of the US Consulate, Hong Kong.

Incumbent performs Shipping/Mail Transportation/Driver duties. Normal tasks include providing customer service as Postal Clerk, handling of incoming/outgoing shipments of mail, driving postal vehicle to daily cargo/mail trips to Chek Lop Kok (CLK) International Airport.

EDUCATION:   Completion of secondary school is required.

EXPERIENCE:  2 years office experience in shipping and receiving or mail handling experience is required. 

JOB KNOWLEDGE:General knowledge on preparation of paperwork for the shipment of private or U.S. Government property. Working knowledge of host country customs clearance regulations required.  Ability to comprehend and distinguish various classes of mail and the handling procedures and destinations for each class of mail.

LANGUAGE:  Level III (good working knowledge) English and Level IV (fluent) Chinese (Cantonese) language proficiency.  (This may be tested.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Typing ability. Adequate Physical Fitness as the work requires long periods of standing, walking, lifting, and bending.  Incumbent must be able to lift and carry packages, pouches and bags weighing up to 70 pounds. It is required that the incumbent has held positions in which customer service is involved.  Possesses of a current and valid Hong Kong Drivers license (code 1 and 2) for at least 5 years. (This will be tested.)

How to Apply:  All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification clearance.  Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) which is available on https://hk.usconsulate.gov/consulate/jobs/.

To apply for this position, applicants should submit the documents listed below:

Human Resources Office       

Mailing Address:                    26 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong

FAX Number:                         2147-9490