RURAL CARR ASSOC/SRV REG RTE - STEVENSVILLE MD NC12293149

RURAL CARR ASSOC/SRV REG RTE - STEVENSVILLE MD NC12293149

Functional PurposeCases, delivers, and collects mail along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle; provides customers on the route with avariety of services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1.

Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.2. Receives and signs for accountable mail.3. Loads mail in vehicle.4. Delivers mail to customers along a prescribed route and on a regular schedule by a vehicle; collects monies and receiptsfor accountable mail; picks up mail from customers' roadside boxes.5. Sells stamps, stamped paper and money orders; accepts C.O.D., registered, certified, and insured mail and parcel post;furnishes routine information concerning postal matters and provides requested forms to customer.6. Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office.7. Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains records of change of address information.8. Prepares a daily trip report and maintains a list of the customers on the route.9. Conducts special surveys when required.10. Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper as needed to provide service to customers on the route.11. Provides for mail security at all times.

Rural Carrier Associates are non-career employees who provide customers along a rural route a variety of services includingdelivering and collecting mail and selling stamps, supplies and money orders. Desirable candidates may be required to havea vehicle suitable for use and live within easy commuting distance of the facility location.

The job is physically demanding. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Carriers may be requiredto load and unload trays and containers of mail and parcels weighing as much as 70 pounds. Work is available usually onSaturdays, then on an as needed basis to cover the absence of the carrier.

SUPERVISIONManager, Customer Services; Supervisor, Customer Services; or PostmasterThe 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:

Requirements1.

DOCUMENT DATE

March 16, 2019FUNCTIONCases, delivers and collects mail along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle; provides customers on the route with avariety of services.

DESCRIPTION OF

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

REQUIREMENTST

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/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Individuals who qualify and are selected under this standard will be required to complete prescribed training satisfactory todemonstrate, through testing and/or practical demonstration, possession of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) required forthe job. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying. KSAs include Postal Service driving policies, safe driving practices,and skills associated with specific job duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of this position, which require arduous exertion involvingprolonged standing, walking, bending and reaching, and may involve handling heavy containers of mail weighing up to theallowable maximum mailing weight.

ADDITIONAL

PROVISIONSRural Carriers are required to provide service to the public. They must maintain a neat and professional appearance anddemeanor in such interactions.

Applicants must have a valid state driver's license 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 requirementto be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirementto 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 Form214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is anequal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/orselection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. Thisrequest can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodationneeded. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into thecriminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individualemployees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 daysfrom the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupportusps.gov. Furtherinformation can be found at usps.

SPECIAL NOTE

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