Job Description
Salary: $40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2025-31966
Department: Treasury
Division: Treasury
Opening Date: 08/18/2025
Closing Date: 8/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: T099973
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: Treasury
Pay Group: Treasury
Bureau / Division Code: 240
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Support Services
Worksite Address: 613 North Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Katie Beers
Contact Phone: 717.787.5979
Contact Email: careers@patreasury.gov
THE POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a significant impact on the lives of citizens within the Commonwealth? The Pennsylvania Treasury Department's Bureau of Support Services is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Mail Machine Operator I to join our Mail Center team. In this role, you will be an essential part of the process that ensures timely issuance of checks to citizens while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, and opportunities for professional growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!
The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is an independent agency led by the elected State Treasurer and one of the largest state treasuries in the country, serving as custodian of more than $150 billion. Treasury plays a critical role in state government operations, acting as the custodian, investor, and disburser of funds for nearly all state agencies. Treasury also offers a wide range of programs and services to Pennsylvania families, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program; the PA ABLE Savings Program for people with disabilities; and our work to return more than $4 billion of Unclaimed Property to its rightful owners. A wealth of information is available at
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Mail Machine Operator I, you will be responsible for processing permit and meter mail jobs using high-powered folding and inserting equipment. Duties will entail receiving and transporting checks to the Mail Center and preparing materials and equipment for large mail operations. Diligent attention to detail is essential in order to monitor machine operations, perform routine maintenance, and ensure all mail is processed accurately and efficiently. Strong organizational skills are employed to maintain records, handle various mail processing forms, and adhere to U.S. Postal Service regulations. Your role is crucial in ensuring that all checks are issued promptly and accurately to our citizens.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: - Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: - Two years of clerical, mail processing training; and graduation from high school or certification of equivalent training; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements: - This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
- This position requires the ability to lift packages up to 100lbs.
- This position requires the ability to push and pull carts up to 200lbs.
- This position requires the ability to operate a Commonwealth vehicle.
- This position requires the ability to stand for six hours a day.
Additional Requirements: - You must have experience using Microsoft computer applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to learn other software applications necessary to complete job duties.
- You must have experience prioritizing tasks, managing multiple responsibilities, and meeting deadlines effectively and in assigned time frames.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required): - Experience operating mail equipment such as tabletop inserters and meter machines.
Legal Requirements: - A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply: - Your application must include a resume .
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans: - Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): - 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Do you have two years of clerical, mail processing training and graduation from high school or certification of equivalent training?
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license?
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Special Requirement - Are you able to lift packages up to 100lbs.?
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Special Requirement - Are you able to push and pull carts up to 200lbs.?
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Special Requirement - Are you able to operate a Commonwealth vehicle?
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Special Requirement - Are you able to stand for six hours a day?
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Additional Requirement - Do you have experience using Microsoft computer applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to learn other software applications necessary to complete job duties?
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If you are claiming experience, please identify which applications you are claiming experience in utilizing and where you gained this experience. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Additional Requirement - Do you have experience prioritizing tasks, managing multiple responsibilities, and meeting deadlines effectively and in assigned time frames?
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If you are claiming experience, please identify the employers where you gained this experience. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in operating mail equipment such as tabletop inserters and meter machines?
- 2 years or more
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
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Did you attach your resume to the application? A resume is required for this posting.
Required Question
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