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.

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

Postal Service employment is conditional upon meeting medical suitability, general eligibility, suitability, and background check requirements. If you receive a job offer, it will be conditional upon meeting these requirements, even if allowed to begin working first.

Benefit Information

This is a non-career position. Benefits include:

• Accrual of paid time off at a rate of 1 hour for every 20 hours worked in each pay period.


• Immediate eligibility for the USPS Health Benefits Plan with a Postal Service premium contribution.


• After one year of service without a break of more than 5 days, eligibility for:
  
  
  
  • Health insurance under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB).
  
  
  • Dental and vision insurance through FEDVIP.
  
  
  • Flexible spending accounts through FSAFEDS.
  
  
  • Long-term care insurance through the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP).
  
  
  
  


• May receive Wounded Warrior leave if eligibility criteria are met.

Salary Range: $16.26 per hour, paid bi-weekly

Finance Number: 207420

Persons Eligible to Apply

All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, and citizens of American Samoa or other territories owing permanent allegiance to the United States.

Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position.

Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, and background checks will be sent by email.

Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list to ensure receipt of all correspondence: @usps.gov, @psionline.com, @geninfo.com, @uspis.gov.

If an exam is required, and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the exam process will be sent via email. Ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions carefully to be considered for this opportunity.

You may receive multiple requests for background checks related to this opportunity. Respond to all requests promptly as we anticipate filling vacancies quickly, and non-responses may result in disqualification.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). It involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked, or attended school in the United States or its territories.

If you have not resided in the United States or its territories for the past 5 years, your background check may not be complete, making you ineligible for Postal employment. The Inspection Service may process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only, but only if time outside the country was spent as:

• A trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S. government.


• A missionary, student attending school in a foreign country, Peace Corps participant, or employee of a U.S.-based employer.

Functional Purpose

Provides window, box, and general delivery service for a Remotely Managed Post Office (RMPO). May provide supervision for city, rural, and/or highway contract route service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a single unit postal facility providing limited window services, mail distribution, and dispatches. Opens and closes the facility according to established procedures.


• Operates within established postal rules, laws, and regulations. Resolves problems during operations and escalates issues to the Administrative Post Office (APO) when appropriate.


• Ensures proper safeguards for the welfare of customers and the protection of the mails.


• Maintains files and records and submits reports as required.


• Answers questions, provides guidance, and maintains regular contact with postal customers.


• Exercises protective care of accountable paper, monies, product inventory, and office supplies in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) guidelines.


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


• Exhibits a normal regard for the safety of self and others.


• May supervise one or more employees.

Supervision

Postmaster

Requirements

Ability to carry out operational plans and procedures within the framework of policy. Ability to interpret relevant facts, analyze problems, and take appropriate action or escalate as necessary.

Knowledge of safety procedures to maintain safe working conditions. Ability to follow accident prevention measures and emergency procedures.

Ability to provide responsive service to customers and present a favorable Postal Service image. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and knowledge of postal rates and customer needs.

Additional Information

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 U.S. citizens or have permanent resident alien status.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on 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 accommodations during the application, interview, and/or selection process. If you need an accommodation, request it from the examiner, selecting official, or local manager of Human Resources.

This law prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment is made. Applicants have 30 days from the date of a violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov.

Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply for this posting.