External Publication for Job Posting 87613577
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
Detroit District
Job Posting Period
06/16/2015 – 06/20/2015
This job has an exam requirement. Examining capacity has been reached for this posting. Applicants with an eligible exam
score will be considered. Applicants without an exam score cannot be considered. If you apply without an exam score, you
may be invited to take the exam later if job opportunities remain unfilled. Exam invitations are sent by email; watch your
email and spam filters. Veterans are encouraged to apply and will receive preference in examining in accordance with
Veteran Preference laws and regulations.
Job Title
CITY CARRIER ASSISTANT 1
Facility Location
FT DEARBORN ANNEX POST OFFICE
22599 VAN BORN RD
DEARBORN, MI 48124-9998
If you need assistance with the on-line process or the on-line application please refer to the frequently asked questions (FAQ)
posted on the website at www.usps.com/employment.
Paper applications cannot be accepted APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT www.usps.com/employment.
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 email address!
ecareerworkflow@usps.gov
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USPSeServices@geninfo.com
Position Information
TITLE: CITY CARRIER ASSISTANT 1
OCCUPATION CODE: 2310-0045
SCHEDULE: Varies based on operational needs. Required to work Saturdays and weekdays as needed. May include
Sundays and Holidays. Driving required.SALARY RANGE: $15.68 PER HOUR
FINANCE NUMBER: 252401
BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a non-career position, which may lead to a career position depending on organizational
needs. Limited benefits include paid time off at the rate of 1 hour for every 20 paid hours, and contractual pay raises. Upon
hire, you are immediately eligible to enroll in the USPS Non-Career Employee Health Benefits Plan with a Postal Service
premium contribution. After one year of service, CCAs may also 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
*Must be 18-years of age or high school graduate*Must be US citizen or have permanent resident alien status*Males born
after 12/31/1959 must provide Selective Service Registration Number.
Candidates will need to be present for screening activities, including an interview. NOTE: Veterans who are entitled to
Veterans preference and/or covered by the Veteran’s Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position.
Functional Purpose
Delivers and collects mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions in a prescribed area; maintains
professional and effective public relations with customers and others, requiring a general familiarity with postal laws,
regulations, products and procedures commonly used, and geography of the area.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Routes or cases all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along an established route. Rearranges and relabels cases
as required.
2. Withdraws mail from the distribution case and prepares it in sequence for efficient delivery independently or by another
carrier along an established route. Prepares and separates all classes of mail to be carried by truck to relay boxes along
route for subsequent delivery.
3. Handles undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.
4. Delivers mail along a prescribed route, on foot or by vehicle, on a regular schedule, picking up additional mail from relay
boxes as needed. Collects mail from street letter boxes and accepts letters from mailing from customers; on certain routes
may deliver mail that consists exclusively of parcel post, or the collection of mail.
5. Uses portable electronic scanner as instructed.
6. Delivers and collects charges on customs, postage-due, and C.O.D. mail matter. Delivers and obtains receipts for
registered and certain insured mail. Signs for such matter, except insured mail, at the post office before beginning route and
accounts for it upon return by payments of the amounts collected and delivery of of receipts taken.
7. Deposits in the post office mail collected on the route upon returning from the route.
8. Checks, and corrects if necessary, mailing cards from advertisers bearing names and addresses of customers or former
customers on the route.
9. Furnishes customers with postal information and provides change of address cards and other postal forms as needed.
10. Reports to supervisor all unusual incidents or conditions relating to mail delivery, including condition of street letter boxes
and centralized delivery equipment.
11. Becomes proficient, when assigned to a route, in the casing of mail on other routes as assigned.
12. Works professionally with other employees in the office.
13. May as a CCA, perform clerical duties and be required to pass examinations on scheme of city primary distribution.
14. In addition, may perform any of the following duties: check hotels and other establishments to ensure that mail for
residents undeliverable as addressed is not improperly held; deliver stamps or other paper supplies to contract or classified
stations and other designated delivery points; serves at carriers’ delivery window; receive and register where practical, all
letters and packages of first-class matter properly offered for registration; case mail and make deliveries on other routes as
assigned.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor, Customer Services, or other designated supervisor.
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. Written Exam at a contract location and on-line assessment process. You must complete the exam process within 7-days
after date of application submission. This exam is a two-step process. Upon successful completion of the on-line
assessment you will be given an opportunity to schedule the final portion of the exam at a contract facility. Instructions to
start the exam process will be sent via email once you submit your application. It is to your advantage to start the process as
soon as possible as both steps must be completed within 7-days of your application submission.
2. REQUIREMENTS: EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants 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.
3. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position with or
without reasonable accommodation. CCA duties 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.
4. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: CCAs must work their assigned tour and days of work. CCAs must follow Postal Service
policies and procedures for personal conduct at work, including adhering to rules and regulations. CCAs are required to
provide service to the public. They must maintain a neat and professional appearance and demeanor in such interactions,
including wearing an approved uniform. Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license with at least two years driving
experience 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.
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