POSTMASTER RELIEF (RMPO) job - United States Postal Service - Vassalboro, ME

United States Postal Service

External Publication for Job Posting 89377699

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

08/07/2015 – 08/14/2015

Job Title

POSTMASTER RELIEF (RMPO) – 2 HR

Facility Location

VASSALBORO

25 ALPINE ST

VASSALBORO, ME 04989-9998

CONTACT INFORMATION: Jude Sirois, Officer In Charge, 207-873-0714; Jude.o.Sirois@usps.gov

Position Information

TITLE: POSTMASTER RELIEF (RMPO) – 2 HR

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 2305-0115

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: VARIES

HOURS: VARIES

PMRs will work up to 6 days per week to serve customers at a public window open for 2 hours per day.

SALARY RANGE: $11.76 per hour paid bi-weekly

FINANCE NUMBER: 228955

BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a non-career position. Limited benefits include paid time off at the rate of 1 hour for every

20 paid hours. After one year of service, PMRs 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.

Persons Eligible to Apply

Veterans who are entitled to veterans preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for

any posted position.

All applicants must apply on line at www.usps.com/employment. Paper or Emailed Applications for Employment will not be

accepted in person or by email. You must have a valid email address to apply for this position. Communication regarding

employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and background checks will be conveyed by email.

NOTE: 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 domain addresses to your contact list right away to allow

correspondence, especially if you use SPAM blocking software, use a yahoo or gmail account, or use a work or military email

address!

@usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com

NOTICE TO CURRENT NON-CAREER POSTAL SERVICE EMPLOYEES – Current non-career Postal Service employees

who wish to apply for this vacancy must go to usps.com/employment and use your existing eCareer Profile to apply. Do not

log into LiteBlue; if you logged into LiteBlue, log out and close your browser before going to usps.com/employment.

Functional Purpose

Provides window, box, and general delivery service for a Remotely Managed Post Office. May provide supervision for city,

rural and/or highway contract route service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operates a single unit postal facility providing limited window services, mail distribution, and dispatches. Opens and

closes the facility according to established procedures.

2. Operates within established postal rules, laws and regulations. Resolves problems that may occur during operations and

escalates issues to Administrative Post Office (APO) when appropriate.

3. Ensures that proper safeguards are instituted for the welfare of customers and the protection of the mails.

4. Maintains files and records and submits reports as required.

5. Answers questions, provides guidance, and has regular contact with postal customers.

6. Exercises protective care of accountable paper, monies, product inventory, and office supplies in accordance to

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)guidelines.

7. May provide for limited city, rural and/or highway contract route delivery service to local customers.

8. Exercises a normal regard for the safety of self and others.

9. May supervise one or more employees.

SUPERVISION

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. Decision Making/Problem Solving. Ability to carry out operational plans and procedures within the framework of policy.

Ability to obtain and interpret relevant facts; analyze problems, complaints, and suggestions and take appropriate action or

escalate, when necessary, to the Manager, Post Office Operations.

2. Safety and Health. Knowledge of safety procedures needed to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained.

Knowledge of procedures and techniques established to avoid injuries to self, employees (if applicable), and customers.

Knowledge of normal accident prevention measures and emergency procedures.

3. Customer and Community Relations. Ability to conduct operations in an attitude of responsive service to customers. Ability

to present a favorable Postal Service image to the community. Ability to comprehend and communicate information, both

orally and in writing. Knowledge of operating procedures and standards, postal rates and classes, and commonly

encountered customer needs. Ability to sell ideas, positions, and recommendations to others. Ability to interact tactfully and

relate well with others.

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.