Length of USPS employment and retirement

Article Title: Length of Postal Service employment

Article Snip: The Postal Service is planning on offering another early-out incentive. I will have been with the postal service for 25 years on Aug. 31. I am 44 and was just offered

Reference: federaltimes.com

Veteran's Employment Preference Points Overview

Article Title: Veteran's Preference Points and Federal Jobs

Article Snip: veterans who are disabled or who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during certain specified time periods or in military campaigns are entitled to preference over non veterans both in hiring from competitive lists of eligibles and in retention during reductions in force. The goal of the Veteran's Preference

Reference: militaryvet.blogspot.com

Postal Employment: Post Office hiring Mail Handlers

Article Title: USPS looks to fill 45 temp positions

Article Snip: The postal service is looking to fill 45 temporary mail handling positions. The deadline to apply is July 29, 2012 and the position pays $12 per hour. Those hired will perform mail handling, processing, collection and transporting duties

Reference: www.wivb.com

Subcontracted custodial work to be returned to Maintenance Craft

Article Title: USPS Submits Updated List
Of New Maintenance Jobs

Article Snip: where custodial work that had been subcontracted will be returned to the Maintenance Craft, Director Steve Raymer has announced. The return of subcontracted work complies with the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Item 1.A, of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Maintenance Jobs.

Reference: www.apwu.org

The allegedly false advertisements offered federal "Postal" jobs; "Wildlife" jobs; "Border Patrol" agent jobs; an

Article Title: Gov't job scam is shut by AG, FTC

Article Snip: azstarnet.com

Reference: azstarnet.com

Postal Service Jobs, Employment Situation Grim

Article Title: Nearly 900 postal service jobs on chopping block in New Orleans

Article Snip: "There is a contract provision that states that no one can be transferred more than 50 miles. That's a hurdle the postal service will have to find employment for employees within a 50-mile radius."

Reference: www.wwltv.com

Postal Service Hiring in Kentucky and Indiana - Get a Job With the Post Office

Article Title: Postal Service hiring in Lexington

Article Snip: The U.S. Postal Service is hiring for temporary jobs in Lexington, and in Louisville, Paducah and Evansville, Ind. Anyone interested must apply online at USPS.com/employment.

Reference: www.kentucky.com

Postal employment

Article Title: USPS announces job openings in Upstate

Article Snip: the jobs are open primarily because of attrition.

“Our baby boomers are retiring, and we need replacements,” he said.

Reference: www.greenvilleonline.com

SOUTH CAROLINA (WMBF)- The Greater South Carolina Postal District is looking to hire 180 new employees

Article Title: USPS looking to hire 180 new employees in South Carolina

Article Snip: The positions are entry-level and will pay between $9.50 and $22.15 per hour. The positions are available at 32 different locations

Reference: www.wmbfnews.com

Yes, the Postal Service is still hiring

Article Title: Search and Apply online for Postal jobs

Article Snip: Explore and apply for career opportunities with the Postal Service™.

Reference: usps.com

U.S. Postal Service to create postal related jobs in Barrington; and Lakeville, Minn.

Article Title: Postal deal brings Barrington more than 100 new jobs

Article Snip: Computer Sciences Corp. has received an $83 million grant from the Postal Service to repair and maintain equipment used to handle and process mail internally. Besides Barrington, it will set up operations in Lakeville, Minn.

Reference: www.courierpostonline.com

The Post Office is being taken away from you now

Article Title: What we’ll lose if we lose the post office Article Snip: But post offices everywhere, whether retail or full service, are not just sources of jobs. Losing postal jobs and post offices means losing community. Reference: www.washingtonpost.com

$19.45 an Hour Rural Postal Carrier Jobs

Article Title: Post Office Offers $19.45 an Hour for Rural Routes Article Snip: Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- If you're looking for a part-time job, the United States Postal Service is offering $19.45 an hour to deliver mail on rural routes. Reference: www.wltx.com

Postal Support Employee Employment Q and A

Article Title: Postal Support Employee Employment Q and A Article Snip: When needed, how does management determine which PSE to bring back to work?
ANSWER: PSEs will be returned based upon their craft standing on the roll in the
installation, or in the MVS Craft by their occupational group standing on the roll, for up to
a one year period from their break in service. Reference: www.apwu.org

Postal Employment in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama

Article Title: Work for the Postal Service in beautiful Gulf Shores

The U.S. Postal Service has published notification of an employment opportunity in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama, as External Publication for Job Posting 61231691. The job posting period is an unbelievably short period of 06/15/2011 - 06/19/2011. The position is for a PSE CLERK. All applicants must apply online at WWW.USPS.COM/EMPLOYMENT. The Postal Service says "Postal Support Employees hold temporary appointments for periods not-to-exceed 360 days. Subsequent appointments after a 5 day break in service are possible, but not guaranteed due to changes in operational needs." Reference:

U.S. Postal Service is hiring now

Article Title: Post Office Hiring Non Career Employees Article Snip: The salary range for the Postal Support Employee (PSE) positions is $12 to $14.60 per hour (based on position) with limited benefits including raises, paid vacation days and access to health insurance only after the first 360-day term appointment. Reference:www.wetmtv.com

Post Office Job Opportunities

Article Title: Guffey Encourages Postal Veterans
To Spread the Word About New Job Opportunities Article Snip: In many instances, the Postal Service is obligated to hire veterans before civilians, provided they are on the appropriate hiring register, Guffey said. Veterans should be educated about the benefits of being a postal employee and encouraged to take the necessary tests to be considered for employment.

“We want to make sure that veterans across the nation are on the list when hiring begins,” he said.

Along with the letter, the union included a short tutorial that explains how veterans can conduct job searches and apply for new positions. Reference: www.apwu.org

Work for Postal Service

Article Title: Work for U.S. Postal Service Article Snip: national career opportunities allow for cross-functional learning and development Reference: www.usps.com

This post is courtesy of The Postal Newsgroup

The highly anticipated March 25 USPS announcement is referenced below as found on the USPS' website. The largest majority of the information was put out yesterday (March 24, 2011) detailing the district closings, the Voluntary Early Retirement (VER), The financial incentive programs being offered to eligible career non-bargaining employees in targeted groups at Headquarters, Headquarters-related Field Units, Area Offices and Customer Service District Offices (Administrative). However, the additional information provided in the following announcement that stands out boldly is 'additional staff reductions will occur as the Postal Service makes necessary changes to its network and retail operations. The full scope and financial impact of these personnel actions should be realized in one calendar year — by March 2012.' Read below to see the official release. Stay tuned and we will provide further internal information as it trickles out.

March 25 Postal Announcement

The Announcement
PMG ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF SEVEN DISTRICTS
I am confident we have developed a strong plan that takes a key step toward a leaner and less bureaucratic structure.

As part of the ongoing redesign of the Postal Service, PMG Pat Donahoe yesterday announced USPS will close 7 of its 74 district offices. This reflects continuing alignments within the organization to achieve core business strategies and, when fully implemented, will help realize approximately $750 million of annual cost savings (Link Extra, 3/23).

The district offices scheduled for closure — Columbus, OH, (Eastern Area); Southeast Michigan in Troy, MI, and Northern Illinois in Carol Stream, IL (Great Lakes Area); Southeast New England in Providence, RI (Northeast Area); South Georgia in Macon, GA, and Albuquerque in Albuquerque, NM (Southwest Area); and Big Sky in Billings, MT (Western Area) — house only administrative functions that will be assumed by surrounding district offices. The closures will not affect customer service, mail delivery, Post Office operations or ZIP codes.

“I am confident we have developed a strong plan that takes a key step toward a leaner and less bureaucratic structure. One that is fair to our employees and one that will meet the future needs of our customers and the mailing industry,” said Donahoe.

This organizational redesign builds on previous PMG announcements that include a 16 percent reduction in officer ranks, realigning revenue-generating business units, closing the Southeast Area Office, and further reducing the employee complement by about 7,500 positions.

While yesterday’s announcement focused on the administrative and executive corps, additional staff reductions will occur as the Postal Service makes necessary changes to its network and retail operations. The full scope and financial impact of these personnel actions should be realized in one calendar year — by March 2012.   

Reference: usps.gov
emphasis (bold-print) added by The Postal Newsgroup


March 25 Postal Announcement, USPS March 25 Announcement,

Postal Service to cut 7,500 jobs

Article Title: Despite reports, Postal Service not cutting 30,000 jobs Article Snip: Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe will formally unveil plans to cut 7,500 jobs by the end of the month -- reductions expected to focus primarily on administrative positions and postmasters. Reference: washingtonpost.com

Postal jobs in Huntsville are safe but city may lose its postmark

Article Title: Postal jobs in Huntsville are safe but city may lose its postmark Article Snip: Bill Mitchell, district manager for Alabama, "guaranteed" jobs would not be lost in Huntsville in cost-saving proposal. Reference: al.com

USPS Casual Employment

Article Title: USPS Casual Employment Article Snip: Search online for US Postal Service Casual Christmas Seasonal Employment at a Post Office near you. Reference: www.usps.com/employment/

Postal Office Employment Tips

Here is an interesting site that might help you with employment questions relating to becoming employed with the postal service. The site is called glassdoor.com, which claims to give "an inside look at jobs and companies". It provides US Postal Service Interview Questions & Reviews, US Postal Service Salaries, US Postal Service Office Photos, and US Postal Service Jobs.

Reference: http://glassdoor.com

Postal Service hiring temporary staff for Christmas holidays

Article Title: Postal Service hiring temporary staff for Christmas holidays Article Snip: Mail Handler positions are available at the following locations: Seattle Christmas Facility near Sea-Tac Airport; Priority mail attachment in Kent, Network Distribution Center in Federal Way, on the processing and distribution Reference: breakawaytrends.com

Seasonal jobs opening up for the USPS

Article Title: Seasonal jobs opening up for the USPS Article Snip: Swanson said the temporary jobs pay $11 an hour and will last through the end of the year. Applications are available online at USPS.com Reference: www.mynorthwest.com

Postal workers rally to keep their jobs

Article Title: Postal workers rally to keep their jobs Article Snip: Local postal employees say consolidating with West Virginia would affect mail delivery in Pike, Floyd, and parts of Letcher County. Reference: www.wkyt.com

Work for U.S. Postal Service

Article Title: Work for U.S. Postal Service Article Snip: explore our career opportunities here at the U.S. Postal Service! Reference: www.usps.com

No retirement for these older folks, just work

Article Title: No retirement for these older folks, just work Article Snip: At 91, Morris Wilkinson of Birmingham, Alabama, continues to work each day at the post office, sorting and delivering mail. Reference: cnn.com

Many baby boomers continue to work after retirement

Article Title: Many baby boomers continue to work after retirement Article Snip: "I had an undergraduate degree in education but because jobs weren't plentiful 30 years ago I accepted a job with the Postal Service," Bucaria said. Reference: www.poughkeepsiejournal.com

Working for the Post Office: sorry pay and no benefits?

Article Title: Oregon Job Fair Just For Vets Article Snip: It's been a long journey trying to get an actual job. Right now I'm working for the Post Office. ...Hernandez says it's a temp job with no benefits. He drove 100 miles one way to attend this Springfield job fair. At a State of Oregon resources table, Hernandez inquires about business loans. Reference: www.npr.org

Postal Hiring Freeze

Article Title: Postal Hiring Freeze Article Snip: The freeze affects some 8,000 positions, including 2,000 postmaster vacancies. It doesn't cover mail delivery jobs covered by bargaining agreements with USPS labor unions. Reference: blogs.govexec.com

Gov't. Employment Ranges From 38% in D.C. to 12% in Ohio

Article Title: Gov't. Employment Ranges From 38% in D.C. to 12% in Ohio Article Snip: highest percentage of federal workers, which is much of what sets them apart from the rest of the nation. The U.S. Postal Service is the nation's top federal employer, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accounting for 23% of government jobs across the country. Reference: www.gallup.com

Employment Link

Article Title: Huntsville Alabama Employment Article Snip: Although not a Post Office employment link, this link was submitted by one of our readers: http://aviationemployment.rocket-city.us/ Thanks for the link Shily, during these difficult economic times we appreciate your sharing with our readers. Reference: rocket-city.us

Who says the post office is not hiring?

Article Title: Take a look at the postal service employment search to find jobs in your state Article Snip: Reference: postal-news-network.blogspot.com

Post Office Employment

Article Title: WHY are the morons hiring more people? Article Snip: would take a job working one day a week and cant take any other jobs because you have to be on call Reference: federalsoup.com

Cool jobs: Postal Service stamp development manager

Article Title: Cool jobs: Postal Service stamp development manager Article Snip: "I have four art directors who work for me, and I'm an art director too," Terry told me, and their collaboration is the first step in a new stamp design. "We come up with the designs, working with some leading illustrators; we take it back to the [Citizen's Stamp Advisory] Committee; then it's taken to the Postmaster General, and he [can] approve it." Reference: www.federalnewsradio.com

US postal workers told 'Relocate or lose jobs'

Article Title: US postal workers told 'Relocate or lose jobs' Article Snip: They said management told them that if they don’t relocate, that is considered abandonment of jobs, which means they do not get severance pay. In the end, they said, years of hard work will be for nothing. Reference: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Job Corps And VETS Launch Veteran Employment Project

Article Title: Job Corps And VETS Launch Veteran Employment Project Article Snip: Participation by veterans in this demonstration project will be free, including transportation to and from the Job Corps center, housing, meals, basic medical services, academic and career technical training, bi-weekly living allowances, and job placement and post-graduation support.

Applications for this program are currently being accepted, and program officials are hoping to fill the available training positions as soon as possible.

Veterans are urged to apply by calling the Job Corps at 1-800-733-JOBS. Reference: www.wsmv.com

Federal and Postal Employment Research Resource

If you are searching for employment with the U.S. Postal Service, you may also be interested in seeking employment with the Federal Government. Federal employees and postal employees are in the same retirement system and many benefits are closely matched. The potential for higher compensation and advancement in federal jobs appears to be equal or greater than that of postal employees. Federal Soup is a great resource for finding agencies that are hiring while at the same time, following employment and retirement in the postal system. Take a click on over and see if this will help in your employment search. LINK: Federal Soup

Postmaster General Predicts USPS Payroll Failure by Fall

Article Title: Postmaster General John Potter leads a cry for retrenchment
Article Snip: By fall, the Postal Service won't have enough money to make payroll, Potter predicts.
Reference: www.washingtonpost.com