Rural Carrier Associate

Job Posting 11863326

Exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.

Job Title RURAL CARR ASSOC/SRV REG RTE Facility Location ARCADE PO 23 EDWARD ST ARCADE, NY 14009

CONTACT INFORMATION: Christine Dash | christine.a.dash@usps.gov | (716) 707-6050 | SUPV CUSTOMER SERVICES

DRIVING REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid state drivers license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger. A personal vehicle suitable for use may be required for this position

Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language with or without a reasonable disability accommodation under the Rehabilitation Act.

BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a non-career position, which may lead to a career position. RCAs are immediately eligible to enroll in the USPS Health Benefits Plan with a Postal Service premium contribution.

SALARY RANGE: $20.38 per hour paid bi-weekly

FINANCE NUMBER: 350265

Persons Eligible to Apply

All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance to the United States. Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers

EXAM: If an exam is required and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the exam process will be sent to you via email.

Background Check The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route. 2. Receives and signs for accountable mail. 3. Loads mail in vehicle. 4. Delivers mail to customers along a prescribed route and on a regular schedule by a vehicle; collects monies and receipts for accountable mail; picks up mail from customers' roadside boxes. 5. Sells stamps, stamped paper and money orders; accepts C.O.D., registered, certified, and insured mail and parcel post; furnishes routine information concerning postal matters and provides requested forms to customer. 6. Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office. 7. Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains records of change of address information. 8. Prepares a daily trip report and maintains a list of the customers on the route. 9. Conducts special surveys when required. 10. Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper as needed to provide service to customers on the route. 11. Provides for mail security at all times.

Desirable candidates may be required to have a vehicle suitable for use and live within easy commuting distance of the facility location.

The job is physically demanding. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must successfully complete the Virtual Entry Assessment MC (474).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of this position.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS Rural Carriers are required to provide service to the public. They must maintain a neat and professional appearance and demeanor in such interactions.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference.

The USPS is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply online at: https://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm (*If application date has passed, or the posting is no longer available, please check back in a few days for the new posting, as positions are only posted for a few days at a time, then reposted.)