U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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The information on this page relates to the 2000 SOC, for more recent information, see the 2010 SOC System.

43-5051 Postal Service Clerks

Perform any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags according to State, address, or other scheme; and examine mail for correct postage.

Postal Service Workers (broad occupation)

Material Recording, Scheduling, Dispatching, and Distributing Workers (minor group)

Office and Administrative Support Occupations (major group)

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009