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PUBLIC LAW 86-682-SEPT. 2, 1960

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(B) Maintains direct contact with the public on administrative matters and gives personal attention to complaints. (C) Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; determines that personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained for their respective positions. (D) Directs the activities of employees; arranges working schedules of employees; recommends promotions of employees and is responsible for the proper administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System. (E) Checks financial accountability of employees in accordance with existing instructions; makes daily deposits of accountable funds in local banks; obtains bids for proposed purchases; requisitions supplies. (F) Prepares annual estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances for submission as required. (G) Prepares reports of a recurring nature, reflecting various transactions of the post office; submits postmaster's accounts with supporting vouchers and documents in accordance with existing instructions. (H) Advertises for bids for various services, including contract stations, vehicular service, mail messenger service, and vehicular maintenance service, and submits bids, with recommendations, as required. (I) Directs the maintenance of files for the office. (J) May personally handle window transactions and perform work elsewhere in the office as the workload requires. (3) ORGANIZATIONAL

RELATIONSHIPS.—Administratively

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sible to a district manager. § 3521. Positions in salary level 10 (a) BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT. (KP-28) (1) BASIC FUNCTION.—Directs the janitorial, maintenance, and

operating services of a large post office building and branches and stations covering an aggregate area of approximately 700,000 square feet, including security, heating and ventilating, mecnanical and electrical equipment, and elevator services. (2)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.—

(A) Plans and prepares work schedules and supervises the custodial forces in cleaning, heating, guarding, operating, and repairing the post office building and equipment. (B) Makes frequent inspections to determine maintenance needs of the building and equipment, and to determine the efficiency of the janitorial and maintenance force. (C) Prepares and answers correspondence relating to custodial service. (D) Plans and supervises maintenance or alteration work under contract. (E) Supervises the office force in the preparation of vouchers, requisitions, and reports incidental to custodial service, and in the maintenance of required accounts and records. (F) Recommends transfers, promotions, and disciplinary measures for custodial personnel. (G) Inspects mechanical equipment to determine repair needs and adherence to standards of preventive maintenance. (3) ORGANIZATIONAL

RELATIONSHIPS.—Administratively

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sible to the postmaster or other designated superior. Directs, through a general foreman of laborers and a chief engineer, approximately 100 employees, including electricians and other skilled trades.

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