RURAL CARR ASSOC/SRV REG RTE job - United States Postal Service - Readfield, ME

United States Postal Service

External Publication for Job Posting 87912636

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the

examination may be limited.

Branch

Northern New England

Job Posting Period

06/30/2015 – 07/13/2015

This job has an 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

READFIELD

1138 MAIN ST

READFIELD, ME 04355-9998

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.USPS.COM/EMPLOYMENT

Position Information

TITLE: RURAL CARR ASSOC/SRV REG RTE

ATTENTION: We will communicate with you by email concerning your application so it is very important that you are able to

receive our messages. Please add the following email addresses to your contact list right away to allow correspondence,

especially if you use SPAM blocking software, use a yahoo account or use a work or military address:

ecareerworkflow@usps.gov

donotreply@psionline.com

USPSeServices@geninfo.com

Online computerized exams

Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license, a safe driving record and at least two years of documented driving

experience.

You must be available to work Saturday and to cover the regular carrier as needed.

SALARY RANGE: $16.65 PER HOUR

FINANCE NUMBER: 227065

BENEFIT INFORMATION: RCAs must be available to work on an as needed basis.

This is a NON-CAREER position, PART-TIME in nature, which may lead to a career position depending on organizational

needs. After one year of service, RCAs may be eligible for health insurance under the Federal Employees Health Benefits

Program, dental and vision insurance through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and long term

care insurance through the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program.

Functional Purpose

Cases, delivers, and collects mail along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle; provides customers on the route with a

variety of services.

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 amd 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.

SUPERVISION

Manager, Customer Services; Supervisor, Customer Services; or Postmaster

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated

and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and

experience the following requirements:
Requirements

1. DOCUMENT DATE: December 22, 2011

FUNCTION

Cases, delivers and collects mail along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle; provides customers on the route with a

variety of services.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.

REQUIREMENTS

There are no separately evaluated knowledge, skill, or ability requirements for this position.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Individuals must successfully complete Postal Service Test 473, which includes the following measures of job-related

knowledge, skills, and abilities:
A. Address Checking B. Forms Completion C. Coding & Memory D. Personal Characteristics and Experience Inventory

TRAINING/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Individuals who qualify and are selected under this standard will be required to complete prescribed training satisfactory to

demonstrate, through testing and/or practical demonstration, possession of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) required for

the job. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying. KSAs include Postal Service driving policies, safe driving practices,

and skills associated with specific job duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of this position, which require arduous exertion involving

prolonged standing, walking, bending and reaching, and may involve handling heavy containers of mail weighing up to the

allowable maximum mailing weight.

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.

Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record.

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.