Mail handlers supervisor vs section supervisor

The differences between mail handlers supervisors and section supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a mail handlers supervisor, becoming a section supervisor takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a section supervisor has an average salary of $67,204, which is higher than the $44,999 average annual salary of a mail handlers supervisor.

The top three skills for a mail handlers supervisor include safety procedures, USPS and zip codes. The most important skills for a section supervisor are safety procedures, direct supervision, and proficiency testing.

Mail handlers supervisor vs section supervisor overview

	Mail Handlers Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Yearly salary	$44,999	$67,204
Hourly rate	$21.63	$32.31
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	18,665	33,397
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	44	46
Years of experience	4	2

Mail handlers supervisor vs section supervisor salary

Mail handlers supervisors and section supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mail Handlers Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Average salary	$44,999	$67,204
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $83,000	Between $33,000 And $136,000
Highest paying City	-	Needham, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	CITRUS VALLEY PHYSICIANS GROUP
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between mail handlers supervisor and section supervisor education

There are a few differences between a mail handlers supervisor and a section supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Mail Handlers Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Mail handlers supervisor vs section supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between mail handlers supervisors' and section supervisors' demographics:

	Mail Handlers Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Average age	44	46
Gender ratio	Male, 57.3% Female, 42.7%	Male, 79.0% Female, 21.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.1% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.0% Asian, 5.8% White, 52.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% Asian, 4.6% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	6%

Differences between mail handlers supervisor and section supervisor duties and responsibilities

Mail handlers supervisor example responsibilities.

Coordinate and manage the security operations of combat convoys moving and transporting equipment to different locations across hostile areas.
Supervise image acquisition and support executive briefings for combat readiness, research and development, and historical archival retention.
Report driver performance issues or concerns to appropriate management for resolution.

Section supervisor example responsibilities.

Supervise ammunition resupply operations ensuring all jobs are accomplish on time.
Lead division payroll meetings and maintain documentation available in share directory and portal to facilitate communication and standardization of payroll procedures.
Supervise and assist in the transportation, loading, and unloading of multiple types of hazardous materials between multiple DOD organizations.
Handle subpoenas, court orders.
Train variuos areas in HIPAA compliance.
Supervise the design and build unique laser and electronic systems for DoD applications.

Mail handlers supervisor vs section supervisor skills

Common mail handlers supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 69%
USPS, 13%
ZIP Codes, 9%
Processing Equipment, 8%

Common section supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 16%
Direct Supervision, 12%
Proficiency Testing, 6%
Chemistry, 5%
Combat, 5%
Career Development, 4%

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