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We offer a variety of challenging and rewarding opportunities nationwide with over 2,000 job functions that provide room for growth and promotion. The positions listed are recruited the most and so are the best opportunities for employment with USPS right now. Openings will continue to be announced on a rolling basis throughout the year.

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Accounting & finance

  • Accountant: Supports the analysis, preparation and financial reporting process in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Financial Analyst: Conducts comprehensive financial reviews and studies to analyze, evaluate and report on financial results, trends and implications
  • Purchasing Specialist: Solicits, negotiates, administers and settles contracts and purchases for services, supplies and equipment including informal purchases.
  • Purchasing & Supply Management Specialist: Analyzes and monitors the Postal Service's usage of products and services in order to engage contracted services and equipment in alignment with established supplier management criteria.

Corporate Communications

  • Creative Producer/Director: Independently produces, directs and creates presentation, instructional, promotional and other video and visual media products to communicate the goals and objectives of the Postal Service as it relates to employees and customers.
  • Graphic Designer: Creates and edits graphic designs for flyers, programs, publications, forms, posters and visual presentation materials for Postal Service events, products and internal organizations. Ensures designs communicate a corporate image consistent with Postal Service goals and policies.

Delivery

  • City Carrier / City Carrier Assistant: Delivers and collects mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions in an assigned area.
  • Rural Carrier / Rural Carrier Associate: Cases, delivers and collects mail along a rural route using a vehicle. Provides customers on the route with a variety of services.

Drivers

  • Tractor Trailer Operator: Operates a heavy-duty tractor-trailer either in over-the-road, city shuttle service, or trailer spotting operations.
  • Motor Vehicle Operator: Operates a mail truck on a regularly scheduled route to pick up and transport mail in bulk.

Engineering

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  • Industrial Engineer: Oversees and applies nationwide industrial engineering, standardization and improvement standards of mail processing operations. Works to improve service and cost performance.

HR

  • HR Analytics Specialist: Leverages data analytics tools and advanced business information (BI) tools to implement actionable enhancements to HR processes and initiatives.
  • Industrial Psychologist: Leads job analysis studies and restructure projects to develop and refresh job descriptions, competency models and related materials.
  • Succession Planning Specialist: Develops, implements and maintains corporate succession planning programs, policies and processes to ensure a diverse, qualified talent pool meet future leadership needs of the organization.
  • Talent Management Specialist: Facilitates the development, implementation and maintenance of talent management and leadership development programs, policies and processes to meet the current and future workforce needs of the organization.

Information Technology (IT)

  • Cloud Architect: Manages work for specific Information Technology (IT) that forms the foundation of the enterprise-wide Cloud Architecture. Develops cloud-based architectures to meet requirement of new and existing applications and services.
  • Data Analyst: Contributes to headquarters intelligence development, investigative analyses, and audit activities.
  • Forensic Computer Analyst: Conducts forensic analyses of digital and other multimedia evidence in support of criminal and administrative investigations.
  • Threat Operations Specialist: Oversees defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources to prevent and respond to cyber security threats and events that occur within the network.

Inspection Service

  • Forensic Analyst: Conducts forensic analyses on evidence utilizing scientific methodologies, forensic techniques and quality assurance practices. Assists inspectors, law enforcement representatives and prosecutors in matters related to forensic examinations.
  • Forensic Document Examiner: Conducts forensic document examinations through the application of scientific practices for the recognition, collection, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence for criminal and civil law or regulatory purposes.
  • Forensic Latent Print Analyst: Conducts forensic analyses to develop and identify latent prints (fingerprints) utilizing scientific methodologies in support of criminal and administrative investigations.

Legal

  • Attorney: Provides representation and advice to Postal Service officials involving the interpretation of statues, regulations, contracts, and precedents. Presents cases before administrative bodies and federal courts in the general law practice areas.

Mechanics

  • Automotive Mechanic: Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs routine repairs and scheduled maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet.
  • Automotive Technician: Performs routine and complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet. Troubleshoots and diagnoses more complex vehicle malfunctions using a variety of computerized test equipment.
  • Lead Automotive Tech: Serve as a leader for lower-level technicians and mechanics in a vehicle maintenance facility. Personally perform the most complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet.

Sales

  • : Performs distribution and a variety of sales and customer support services for products. Maintains pleasant and effective public relations with customers and others requiring a general familiarity with commonly used postal laws, regulations, and procedures.

Sorting and handling

  • Mail Handler Assistant: Loads, unloads and moves bulk mail and performs other duties related to mail processing.
  • PSE Mail Processing Clerk: Performs a variety of clerk duties required to process mail using automated mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution.

Support staff

  • Custodian: Performs manual labor duties in connection with custody of an office or building.

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FAQs

Why do you have to pay $89 to apply for USPS? ›

Both the application and any exams are free – if you see any websites that are charging a fee they are not legitimate and should be reported to the United States Postal Inspection Service.

Is US postal hiring legit? ›

You must meet other requirements, including passing a background check and a drug test. Some veterans receive hiring preferences. If someone tells you that postal jobs are available, check with the Postal Service at usps.com/employment to find out if hiring is taking place and if an exam is required for eligibility.

Why is the USPS hiring so much? ›

With a workforce of more than 635,000, USPS is one of the nation's largest employers with ongoing attrition needs. And combined with the ongoing nationwide challenges faced by most employers, we are hiring for the holidays -- and beyond.

How long does it take to get hired at USPS? ›

It usually takes two to four weeks to get hired at USPS, but in some cases, the process can take even longer if there are issues with the background checks or a low number of available positions. If you are really interested in a position with USPS, it is important to be patient and persevering.

How hard is the USPS exam? ›

With a failure rate between 80% and 90%, you'll want to study as much as you possibly can for the postal exam. Create a studying schedule well in advance and stick to it all the way until the day before your exam.

What score do you need to pass the USPS assessment? ›

You must score at least 70% to pass the VEA. If you do not pass the VEA, then you cannot be considered for the position (or any other positions in that job group) and you will not be able to retake that version of the VEA for one year.

Do you really have to pay for the postal exam? ›

The USPS does not charge for employment information or for taking a postal exam.

Why USPS is so slow in hiring process? ›

The U.S. Postal Service has experienced issues with hiring and retaining employees, particularly among pre-career employees. This is due, in part, to the national unemployment rate overall being low, impacting most employers as they compete for talent.

Will the USPS ask for credit card information? ›

According to the USPS, they will never contact anyone by text message and never ask for your credit card information by text.

Why are postal workers quitting? ›

According to USPS exit surveys, about 20% of non-career staff who left the agency did so because of a lack of schedule flexibility. Another 15% said they didn't like their supervisor, and 14% said they worked too many hours.

What are reasons USPS won't hire you? ›

An applicant found ineligible in any one factor — age, Selective Service System registration, driving record, qualifying test, driver's license review, drug screening, or English competence — is notified in writing that he or she is ineligible.

Is it worth staying at USPS? ›

You stay with us, you've got great benefits, health benefits. You've got a good retirement package, plus you have a competitive wage.” Given increased competition for new hires, USPS is looking to improve the hiring process and shorten the time candidates spend waiting to begin a job.

What exam is required for USPS? ›

The Postal Exam 474, also called the Virtual Entry Assessment – MC (474), is used for evaluating candidates applying for both city and rural mail carrier positions. To try sample questions, get practice tips, and access the full preparation pack for the 474 exam, visit our USPS 474 Sample Questions Practice.

Can you take the USPS exam online? ›

At that test site, a proctor will sign you in, verify your identity, and provide you with instructions to take the assessment. Most of our un-proctored assessments are given online, using the computer. The proctored assessment may be given using a computer, or may be given using paper booklets and answer sheets.

How many days is training for USPS? ›

What training is provided before being assigned a route? 2day vehicle training days. 2 week long mail carrier training. 3-day on route training with the full-time carrier.

Why do you have to pay for the USPS exam? ›

Beware of scams

The U.S. Postal Service® does not charge for employment information, submitting an application, or taking exams. See FAQ on How to report fraud for more information.

Does it cost to have a USPS account? ›

With your free USPS.com account, you can access the enhanced Click-N-Ship® experience. Learn about volume discounts and affordable ways to ship customer orders. Get help from third-party shipping vendors and more.

Is signing up for USPS free? ›

1. Visit informeddelivery.usps.com and click “Sign Up for Free.” 2. Enter your residential address or personal P.O. Box address to verify that it is eligible for Informed Delivery.

How much does USPS charge for? ›

Domestic Prices
ServicePrices
Priority Mail Return® ServiceFrom $7.90 for Commercial Pricing
First-Class Mail®From $0.73 at the Post Office From $0.545 for Commercial Pricing
USPS Ground Advantage®From $5.00 at the Post Office From $3.79 for Commercial Pricing
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