RURAL CARR ASSOC/SRV REG RTE - GAP PA

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) / Service Regular Route

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Occupation Code: 2325-07XX

Non-Scheduled Days: Varies

Hours: Varies

Rural Carrier Associates (RCAs) must be available to work on an as-needed basis.

Driving Requirement

Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger vehicles. The driving experience must have taken place in the U.S. or its territories or U.S. military installations worldwide.

A personal vehicle suitable for use is required for this position.

Applicants must be able to communicate in and understand the English language, with or without reasonable accommodation under the Rehabilitation Act.

Employment Requirements

Postal Service employment is conditional upon meeting medical suitability, general eligibility, and background check requirements. Job offers are conditional until all requirements are met, even if work begins first.

Benefits Information

This is a non-career position that may lead to a career opportunity. RCAs are eligible to enroll in the USPS Health Benefits Plan with a Postal Service premium contribution. After completing one year of service without a break of more than five days, RCAs may become eligible for:

• Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB)


• Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAFEDS)


• Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)


• Wounded Warrior leave (if eligibility criteria are met)

Salary Information

Salary Range: $20.38 per hour (paid bi-weekly)

Finance Number: 483381

Who Can Apply?

All U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and citizens of American Samoa or other U.S. territories are eligible to apply. Veterans entitled to preference or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may also apply.

Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers. A valid email address is required to apply, as communication regarding employment, examinations, and background checks will be sent by email. To ensure all correspondence is received, applicants should add these email domains to their contact list: @usps.gov, @psionline.com, @geninfo.com, @uspis.gov.

Exam and Screening

If an exam is required, instructions will be sent via email. Ensure email notifications are allowed from the USPS and follow instructions carefully.

Applicants may receive multiple requests for background checks. Failure to respond to these requests promptly may result in disqualification.

Background Check

The Inspection Service conducts a criminal background check using U.S. information resources (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state, and county checks). The background check includes a five-year inquiry for any U.S. locations where the individual has resided, worked, or gone to school. Individuals who have not resided in the U.S. for the last five years may not have complete background checks, making them ineligible for postal employment.

Functional Purpose

Rural Carrier Associates are responsible for casing, delivering, and collecting mail along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle. RCAs provide a variety of services to customers along their route.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.


• Receives and signs for accountable mail.


• Loads mail into the vehicle.


• Delivers mail to customers along a prescribed route and collects receipts and monies for accountable mail.


• Sells stamps, stamped paper, and money orders. Accepts C.O.D., registered, certified, and insured mail, and parcel post.


• Furnishes routine postal information to customers and provides requested forms.


• Returns collected and undeliverable mail, submits monies, and receipts to the post office.


• Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains records of change of address.


• Prepares a daily trip report and keeps a customer list.


• Conducts special surveys as required.


• Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper.


• Ensures mail security at all times.

Job Requirements

• Ability to perform physical labor, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting heavy mail containers weighing up to 70 pounds.


• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.


• Available to work on Saturdays and on an as-needed basis.

Supervision

Reports to the Manager, Customer Services; Supervisor, Customer Services; or Postmaster.

Qualifications and Additional Provisions

Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with the public.

Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Important Information

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the closing date of the posting. Veterans claiming preference must attach a copy of their DD Form 214 or proof of eligibility for 10-point preference.

The USPS is an equal-opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for the application, interview, and selection process.

For more information, visit www.usps.com.

Fair Chance Act

Under the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, the USPS cannot inquire into an applicant’s criminal history before making a conditional job offer. Complaints under this act can be submitted within 30 days to FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov.

Special Note

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