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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Postmasters and mail superintendents direct the services and workers at post offices.

Postmasters and mail superintendents work at United States Post Offices. They organize and supervise activities for all post offices and sectional centers in their districts.

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents are in the Government and Public Administration career cluster and the Public Management and Administration pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median

$27.91 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   -28%

Shrinking    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Work experience (in related occupation) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Organize and supervise post office activities, such as processing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Direct and coordinate operations and services of several sectional centers within a district, and associate post offices.
  • Collect rents for post office boxes.
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Job Title Examples:

 Computerized Forwarding System Supervisor,  Mail Delivery Supervisor,  Postal Supervisor 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.