Post Office Job Vacancies, Hiring Process, and Temp
Positions
Educational Opportunities
- Consider
online degree or certification
programs
to earn higher pay. (Some programs as short as six month)
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Introduction
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Hiring
Process
- Jobs Requiring
Written Exams - Mail handlers, mechanics, maintenance, laborers,
clerical, technicians, etc.
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Postal Occupations - The largest Fields with over 400
employees + links to thousands of job vacancies.
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Post Office Jobs Web Site Guide
- Job search instructions & links for the official USPS employment web
site
- Casual
(Temporary) Positions - No test required - hires nationwide each
year starting in June
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Corporate
Job Positions - Jobs that don't require entrance exams
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Educational Opportunities - Online degrees can lead to higher pay &
promotions
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Explore
related private sector jobs - Search all available job sources
- EHS Jobs / Safety Jobs -
Environmental Health & Safety Jobs - All Sources
- Health Care Jobs
- Explore entry level jobs that only require a high school degree
- Warning - Watch
Out For SCAMS - You don't have to pay anyone to take a Postal Exam
- Pay Scales
- Benefits (Vacation,
insurance, healthcare, 401K retirement plan, and more)
Read This
Warning First (Scam Alert)
Don't pay anyone to take a Postal Exam or to find a
government job!
The Postal Service initiated new streamlined "eCareer" application and testing
procedures and Post Office job announcements are now posted on-line and
applicants will be tested for specific job vacancies. We provide a
guide to the USPS job search web site
on this page with copies of each screen to familiarize you with the USPS
employment web site. The Postal Service is
no longer offering blanket mail carrier exams to build hiring registered for major
metropolitan areas. They are now advertising job vacancies as they occur and
testing the applicants through nationally designated testing facilities.
You can also call
them for job information through their Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
system to locate job vacancies. Visit our
"Resource"
section for direct links and phone numbers. If you call you will need the
job announcement number which can be obtained from their web site or by
calling your local Post Office or Customer Service District office.
A complete listing of all Customer Service District Sales offices are
listed in Chapter Four of
"Post Office Jobs"
by Dennis V. Damp. Professional or administrative positions that do
not require written exams are also posted on the listed web sites. The two
primary application forms are the PS Form 2591 Application for Employment, a
four page document and the PS Form 2181-A that is used for Pre-Employment
Screening. Forms are printed in Appendix C of "Post
Office Jobs" and we have downloadable versions on our "Resource"
page. Use these forms to draft your application prior to receipt of
the job announcement.
Postal recruitment notices are often advertised in national and local
newspapers, publications, journals and periodicals. You can also visit the
web site http://Federaljobs.net for
direct links to 141 federal recruiting web
sites to expand your job options. If there are no vacancies listed on the sites mentioned above contact
individual mail facilities in your area to find out when they intend to
recruit. Otherwise you will have to visit these sites weekly to check for
new job announcements.
Apply for all job vacancies in the
government and
private sectors to
improve you chance of employment. You can post your resume online at no cost
to expand your job search. Click on the following icon to post your resume
for free.
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Approximately 80% of all Postal jobs required the applicant to register
for and take a written exam. The remaining 20% are "Corporate
Jobs" and they select applicants for interviews after reviewing and
rating the detailed application that you must submit when you apply for
these jobs. The majority of tested entry level jobs are for city carrier,
rural carrier, mail processing clerk, mail handler, and sales, services, and distribution
associates and these occupations require you to take the 473 Postal Exam.
There are also exams for other occupations as noted on the following list.
All exams are listed with sample questions in "Post
Office Jobs" by Dennis V. Damp and this book includes a comprehensive
473 Study Guide. The other exams are:
- Exam 91 - Motor Vehicle Operator
Exam for garageman, motor vehicle & tractor trailer operators.
- Exam 710 - Clerical Abilities Exam
for clerk, clerk-typist, and clerk stenographers
- Exam 714 - Data Conversion Operator
- Exam 931 - Maintenance
specialists/technicians, welders, custodian, building equipment
mechanic, carpenter, elevator mechanic, fireman, general mechanic,
machinist, electrician, mason, painter, plumber, and stationary
engineer.
- Exam 932 - Electronic technician
- Exam 933 - Measure 16 knowledge,
skills, and abilities (KSAs) used by a variety of maintenance positions
including maintenance mechanic and overhaul specialist.
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473 Postal Exam Test Questions
- Other Postal Exams
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The Postal Service hires thousands of Casual Employees starting in June
of each year. Your local postal facility may display recruitment notices and
they often advertise in local newspapers. This year you can find all casual
temporary jobs advertised at the Postal Services' official web site. Notices
typically list multiple orientation sessions, the positions available, and
pay. These jobs may lead to full time employment. Starting salary ranges
form $9.00 to $12.50 an hour.
Casual temporary positions are a good way to familiarize yourself with
the Postal Service's work environment and they can lead to full time
employment. If they like your work, and keep you for at lest 180 days, you
can request to take the Postal Exam; even if none are currently being
administered in your area. If you pass the test your name will be added to
the current hiring register in rank order for full time employment.
One word of caution. The casual temporary positions schedules are tedious
to say the least. They can and do often work casual temps long hours and
sometimes 7 days a week during peak mail periods and you are subject to work
any and all shifts. It is hard work but if you impress the supervisor and
they keep you for up to 180 days you may be able to take the test and get on
the full time register.
You can also sign up by phone at 1-578-757-3199, TTY 1-800-800-8776. If you call
you MUST have an announcement number to apply by phone.
Follow the procedures outlined on this
page to locate job announcement numbers and casual positions in your
area. Search the USPS site for the keyword "Casual Positions,
"temporary," or "relief" and select your state and city to
locate openings. If
you call, contact your local postal facility to find out the job
announcement number if you don't have internet access. When you apply online, job announcement numbers are
provided next to the job vacancy, just click on the job vacancy number to
start the application process. An application package with orientation dates will be sent to
you shortly after applying. To learn more about these positions and to apply
online visit
http://www.usps.com/employment/tempjobs.htm. The
2009 Warrendale,
Pennsylvania Casual Job Announcement # 54975727 is printed below to
familiarize you with this process:
Casual Applications Are
Now Being Accepted
United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 54975727
Branch: Pittsburgh District
Job Posting Period: 08/21/2009 - 10/04/2009
Job Title: CASUAL
Facility Location:
PITTSBURGH LDC
51 PENNWOOD PL STE 100
WARRENDALE, PA 15086-7531
HOURLY RATE $11.00 PER HOUR
*****DISREGARD ANNUAL SALARY LISTED AND BENEFITS STATEMENT*****
Position Information:
TITLE: CASUAL
GRADE: E6 - 07
FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt
OCCUPATION CODE: 5201-1001
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: VARIES
HOURS: VARIES
*** THERE ARE NO BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION. THIS IS A TEMPORARY NON-CAREER
POSITION FOR TWO
89-DAY APPOINTMENTS IN A CALENDAR YEAR. HOURLY RATE IS $11.00.
SALARY RANGE: 11.00 PER HOUR
FINANCE NUMBER: 416602
BENEFIT INFORMATION: NO BENEFITS.
Persons Eligible to Apply: MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR A
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE.
* * * PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, AS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
DIRECTIONS WILL
DISQUALIFY YOU FROM ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS POSITION * * *
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - YOU MUST SHOW YOUR PAST EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR A PERIOD
OF SEVEN (7)
YEARS. THIS IS TO INCLUDE PERIODS OF UNEMPLOYMENT LISTED FOR THOSE TIMES.
YOU MUST SUPPLY THE
COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS FOR EACH PAST EMPLOYER AS WELL AS ANY HIGH SCHOOL
OR COLLEGE(S)
THAT YOU ATTENDED. IN ADDITION, RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE INFORMATION AND
YOU MUST COMPLETELY FILL OUT THE
WORK HISTORY.
ALL MALES BORN AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1959 MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE SELECTIVE
SERVICE AND
INCLUDE YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER ON THE APPLICATION. TO OBTAIN THIS
INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT
THE SELECTIVE SERVICE WEBSITE AT
www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfVerification.aspx
VETERANS - YOU MUST ATTACH ALL DD-214'S MEMBER 4 FORMS FOR
ALL PERIODS OF ACTIVE SERVICE AND A
VA LETTER IF APPLICABLE.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING
TO MEET THE
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE'S REQUIREMENT TO BE DRUG FREE. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO BE A
U.S. CITIZEN OR
HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIEN STATUS.
Applicants should live within 50 miles of the facility address in order to
be eligible for this position because the work is
performed in the Facility Location and candidates will need to be present
for screening activities, including an interview.
Note: Veterans who are entitled to veterans# preference and/or covered by
the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may
apply for any posted position. PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to attend
training in Pittsburgh and your pre-screening
medical appointments will also be in Pittsburgh.
Functional Purpose
Performs mail handling, mail processing, mail delivery, mail collection,
mail transportation, and custodial functions, or a
combination of such duties on a supplemental basis.
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening
to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent
resident alien status.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's
closing date. Applicants claiming veterans'
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans'
preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for
any part of the application, interview,
and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner,
selecting official or local manager of Human
Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain
the nature of your limitations and the
accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will
be on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to
apply to this posting.
Also, explore and apply for all job vacancies in the
government and
private sectors to improve you chance of employment. You can post your
resume online at no cost to expand your job search. FREE OFFER:
Click on the following banner to post your resume.
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Overview
This guide is
presented to familiarize job seekers with the official USPS hiring process
so you will be able to navigate their site and apply for job vacancies. The USPS
web site listed below is the ONLY OFFICIAL USPS employment web site. You do
not have to pay anyone for this information or to take a postal exam. The
Postal Service provides these services at no cost to applicants. This website and the book "Post Office Jobs"
are not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Post Office.
Main Jobs Screen (USPS Employment
Web Site Instructions)
Review these instructions and then go direct to
http://usps.com/employment
to search for job vacancies. The following graphics are copies of
the official USPS employment job search pages, go to the
USPS official web site for the links to work. To
find jobs in your area and specialty click on
Search jobs online,
# 2 on the right side of the following screen. This will launch a
popup on your screen and you will have to
allow it by clicking on the "Allow Popup prompt" that will show up the
first time you use this system.
View all of the following 5 screens prior to visiting their official
employment site.
Sample Popup
Screen
Enter a search term in the Keywords box, I used mail carrier
and limited my search to jobs in Pennsylvania for this sample. The
results page displays all jobs in the category
your searched in the area selected.
Results Page
This search resulted in many openings and your search could result in
anywhere from none to hundreds of openings for any given State. If you don't
find any openings try again regularly so you don't miss out on
opportunities. The USPS typically advertises vacancies for only a week
because they receive so many applications.
Typical Job Announcement
You will find the job announcement number at the top of the page just
under United States Postal Service. The announcement is several pages
long with an APPLY link where you
apply online for the position. Notice that the job announcement is only for
a one week period, most jobs are advertised for short periods because of the
large number of applicants.
APPLY ONLINE Sample Page
Follow the instructions to register and continue with your online
applications. If an exam is required the Postal Service will arrange for you
to take the test locally. Once registered you can apply for multiple
positions which I recommend to improve your chances. If you are applying for
a mail carrier, rural carrier, mail handler or clerk position you will have
to take the 473 exam and our
study guide will help you prepare.
GO TO THE OFFICIAL USPS
EMPLOYMENT WEB SITE
Exam Site (USPS)
Visit the Postal Services original exam scheduling site at
http://usps.com/employment
to locate job vacancies in your area. Most jobs are now located on the
eCareer center as noted above.
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Detailed job information and application guidance is included in the
fourth edition of
Post Office
Jobs. You can also visit your local Library's
Reference Department to review this informative book, call
1-800-782-7424 to order a copy by phone or order
on-line.
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