Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) – Tuscaloosa Position Available In Tuscaloosa, Alabama

United States Postal ServiceExternal Publication for Job Posting 12031902If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake theexamination may be limited.

BranchAL-MS DistrictJob Posting Period06/10/2025 – 06/14/2025This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are beinginvited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.

Job Title

ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIER

(ARC)Facility Location

TUSCALOOSA PO1313 22ND AVETUSCALOOSA, AL 35401CONTACT INFORMATION

ALICIA JACKSON | alicia.l.jackson@usps.gov | (205) 344-6080 |

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SERVICESUPPORTPosition InformationTitle:

ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIER

(ARC)

FLSA Designation:

Non-ExemptOccupation Code:

2325-0002

Scheduled Days:

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays observed by the USPS on an as needed basis.

During the onboarding period, ARCs must be available for required training on weekdays.

Hours:

VARIESDRIVING REQUIRED

Applicants should have a valid state driver’s license, a safe driving record and at least two years ofunsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. militaryinstallations worldwide.•A personal vehicle suitable for use is required for this position•Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language with or without a reasonable disability accommodationunder the Rehabilitation Act.

Postal Service employment is conditional upon your meeting medical suitability, general eligibility and suitability, andbackground check requirements. Therefore, if you receive a job offer, note that it will be conditional upon you meeting theserequirements, even if you are allowed to begin working first.

SALARY RANGE

$20.38 per hour paid bi-weekly

FINANCE NUMBER

18250BENEFIT

INFORMATION

May receive Wounded Warrior leave provided eligibility criteria are met. No other benefits areavailable for this position.

Persons Eligible to ApplyAll U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegianceto the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment OpportunityAct may apply for any posted position. Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for thisemployment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employmentopportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email. Please add the following emaildomain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondence to be received – @usps.gov; @psionline.com;@geninfo.com; @uspis.gov.

EXAM:

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

SCREENINGS

You may receive multiplerequests for background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipatefilling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.

Background CheckThe Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBIfingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location wherethe individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,the crim nal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, oras an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete backgroundcheck because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional PurposeUsing dynamic route descriptions, delivers packages on Sundays and observed holidays. May case, deliver, and collect mailand packages on Saturday along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1.

Loads packages in delivery sequence in vehicle.2. Delivers packages to customers along a prescribed route.3. Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.4. Receives and signs for accountable mail.5. Loads mail and packages in vehicle.6. Delivers mail and packages to customers along a prescribed route or as an auxiliary assistant by a vehicle; collectsmonies and receipts for accountable mail; picks up mail from customers’ roadside boxes.7. Furnishes routine information concerning postal matters to customer.8. Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office.9. Prepares appropriate time records.10. Provides for mail security at all times.11. May be required to provide a vehicle for delivery if an employer provided vehicle is not assigned.

ARCs are non-career employees who provide customers along a rural route services which includes delivering and collectingmail. Desirable candidates may be required to have a vehicle suitable for use and live within easy commuting distance of thefacility location. If required to provide own vehicle, ARCs will receive an Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA).Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Carriers may be required to load and unload trays andcontainers of mail and parcels weighing as much as 70 pounds.

SUPERVISIONManager, Customer Services; Supervisor, Customer Services; or Postmaster

BARGAINING UNIT RURAL

CARRIERThe United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivatedand innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, andexperience the following requirements:1.

QUALIFICATIONSDOCUMENT DATE

3/16/2019FUNCTIONUsing dynamic route descriptions, delivers packages on Sundays and observed holidays. Case, deliver and collect mail andpackages along a prescribed rural route on Saturday using a vehicle, and provide customers on the route with a variety ofservices.

DESCRIPTION OF

WORKSee the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.

REQUIREMENTS

There are no separately evaluated knowledge, skill, or ability requirements for this position.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must successfully complete the Virtual Entry Assessment – MC (474).

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Individuals who qualify and are selected under this standard will be required to com