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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.

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Median pay

$92,730
Median annual pay for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

-3.5%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

900
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

13,100
Estimated U.S. employment for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

-500
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience; Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Reading Comprehension
  3. 3Speaking
  4. 4Critical Thinking
  5. 5Monitoring
  6. 6Learning Strategies

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Administration and Management
  2. 2Public Safety and Security
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Production and Processing
  5. 5Customer and Personal Service
  6. 6Education and Training

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Written Comprehension
  4. 4Deductive Reasoning
  5. 5Speech Clarity
  6. 6Speech Recognition

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Realistic
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Leadership Orientation
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Integrity
  4. 4Attention to Detail
  5. 5Self-Control
  6. 6Cooperation

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  3. 3Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  4. 4Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  5. 5Working with Computers
  6. 6Scheduling Work and Activities

Work context

  1. 1Contact With Others
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Time Pressure
  4. 4E-Mail
  5. 5Telephone Conversations
  6. 6Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

Representative tasks

  • Monitor employees' work schedules and attendance for payroll purposes.
  • Organize and supervise activities, such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Resolve customer complaints.
  • Prepare employee work schedules.
  • Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  • Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  • Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  • Negotiate labor disputes.

Software and tools

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Sources

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