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Postmaster Relief (PMR)

$11.76 per hour
Ransom, Kansas
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Description

United States Postal Service

 

External Publication for Job Posting 72330207

 

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

 

Central Plains District

 

Job Posting Period

 

04/11/2014 - 04/23/2014

 

Job Title

 

POSTMASTER RELIEF (RMPO) - 4 HR

 

Facility Location

 

RANSOM KS POST OFFICE

 

 417 S VERMONT AVE

 

 RANSOM, KS 67572-9599

 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE AT www.usps.com/employment. PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

 

For questions regarding this position please contact the Postmaster at 785-731-2242.

 

For questions regarding the on-line application process please refer to the Employment FAQs located on the web page.

 

The direct link to the FAQs for external candidates is:

 

http://faq.usps.com/eCustomer/iq/usps

 

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 domain names to your safe sender list right away to allow our

 

correspondence, especially if you use SPAM blocking software, use a yahoo or gmail account, or use a work or military email

 

address!

 

@usps.gov

 

@panpowered.com

 

@geninfo.com

 

Position Information

 

TITLE: POSTMASTER RELIEF (RMPO) - 4 HR

 

This is a non-career position. No benefits are associated with this non-career position.

 

Sorts and distributes mail; works customer service window; other duties as necessary. This position fills in for the

 

Postmaster as needed, including Saturdays.

 

SALARY RANGE: 11.76 per hour

 

FINANCE NUMBER: 197601

 

BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a non-career position. Position includes paid vacation. After one year, position offers

 

access to health insurance.

 

Functional Purpose

 

Provides window, box, and general delivery service for a Remotely Managed Post Office. May provide supervision for city,

 

rural and/or highway contract route service.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Operates a single unit postal facility providing limited window services, mail distribution, and dispatches. Opens and

 

closes the facility according to established procedures.

 

2. Operates within established postal rules, laws and regulations. Resolves problems that may occur during operations and

 

escalates issues to Administrative Post Office (APO) when appropriate.

 

3. Ensures that proper safeguards are instituted for the welfare of customers and the protection of the mails.

 

4. Maintains files and records and submits reports as required.

 

5. Answers questions, provides guidance, and has regular contact with Postal customers.

 

6. Exercises protective care of accountable paper, monies, product inventory, and office supplies in accordance to

 

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) guidelines.

 

7. May provide for limited city, rural and/or highway contract route delivery service to local customers.

 

8. Exercises a normal regard for the safety of self and others.

 

9. May supervise one or more employees.

 

SUPERVISION

 

 Postmaster

 

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. Decision Making/Problem Solving. Ability to carry out operational plans and procedures within the framework of policy.

 

Ability to obtain and interpret relevant facts; analyze problems, complaints, and suggestions and take appropriate action or

 

escalate, when necessary, to the Postmaster of the Administrative Post Office.

 

 2. Safety and Health. Knowledge of safety procedures needed to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained.

 

Knowledge of procedures and techniques established to avoid injuries to self, employees (if applicable), and customers.

 

Knowledge of normal accident prevention measures and emergency procedures.

 

 3. Customer and Community Relations. Ability to conduct operations in an attitude of responsive service to customers.

 

Ability to present a favorable Postal Service image to the community. Ability to comprehend and communicate information,

 

both orally and in writing. Knowledge of operating procedures and standards, postal rates and classes, and commonly

 

encountered customer needs. Ability to sell ideas, positions, and recommendations to others. Ability to interact tactfully and

 

relate well with others.

 

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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