Postal Service freezes hiring, promotions

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Postal Service freezes hiring, promotions
"...The U.S. Postal Service has indefinitely frozen all hiring, promotions and other personnel changes in its latest response to a worsening financial position. "A freeze on all organizational structure changes is effective immediately," USPS Chief Human Resources Officer Anthony Vegliante wrote in a Wednesday memorandum to agency officials. "The freeze includes position upgrades, additions to complement, position neutral exchanges, and requests for new positions...."

Reference: www.govexec.com

Post Office Casual or Temporary Openings

USPS Casual/Temporary Openings for New Mexico

City/State Announcement No. Job Title Opening Date Closing Date

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 242178 Casual or Temporary Position 07/05/2008 12/31/2008
SANTA FE, NM 242182 Casual or Temporary Position 07/05/2008 12/31/2008

Click here to go to the USPS employment site.

Postal Employment Exam

Where: A # Exam Title Open Close

SPRINGFIELD, MA 230585 933 Maintenance Mechanics 04/16/2008 09/30/2008
SPRINGFIELD, MA 230583 932 Electronics Technicians 04/16/2008 09/30/2008
SPRINGFIELD, MA 230577 931 General Maint Positions 04/16/2008 09/30/2008

Locate Open Postal Exams Here

Sample examinations for postal positions

Note: this site is not affiliated with the Postal Service, we are simply pointing you to the links they offer to assist you in seeking postal employment.
The Postal Service offers examination information to assist you in the examination process:
Click here to see what the actual entry-level battery 473 covers . . .

In the actual test 473, the examiner provides instructions for completing each part. You must work on one part of test 473 at a time. If you finish a part of the test before time is called, you are not allowed to proceed to another part of the test or return to a part of the test you previously completed.

The Postal Service warns about scams relative to postal exams.
You never have to pay for information about job vacancies or employment opportunities with the Postal Service!

But scam artists are victimizing people by selling information about federal job opportunities. They advertise in classified sections of newspapers and offer - for a fee - to help job seekers find and apply for federal jobs. Some even try to confuse consumers with names similar to federal agencies, such as US Agency for Career Advancement or the Postal Employment Service.

These scam artists may also lie about the availability of federal job openings. If someone alerts you to a Postal Service job, check with the local Postal Service facility or on the Internet at www.usps.com/employment to determine whether or not a job is available and an exam is required for eligibility.

The Postal Service does not charge application fees or guarantee employment.
Don't fall for these rip-offs

Postal Employment

To get a job with the U. S. Postal Service, you have to take an exam first.

So where can I take an exam so I can get a job with the Post Office?

NANTUCKET, MA is still offering the 473 Battery exam under announcement number: 230917, for Processing, Distribution and Delivery Positions ...but hurry, it closes on May 30, 2008.

Go here to see if your State is offering an exam: https://uspsapps.hr-services.org/UspsLocate.asp

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Postal Examination Openings for Washington...

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Examinations are open for Processing, Distribution and Delivery Positions in BREMERTON, OLYMPIA, and WENATCHEE, Washington. Go HERE and select Washington to view the information and obtain the announcement number. The open period is from May 5, 2008 - May 31, 2008. Good luck on the exam!


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Article on Postal Job Fraud...

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Here is an excellent news release on postal job fraud and scams. The article is titled:
FTC AND U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVER SPECIAL MESSAGE TO "STAMP OUT JOB FRAUD" [www.ftc.gov]. The article is dated 1998, bit the information remains relevant. We emphasize that this blog is in no way connected with the USPS. We are simply an information resource. We are here to emphasize that you do not have to pay for Post Office exam information or postal employment information. That is not to say there are not reputable companies providing information to assist you in seeking postal employment.

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Thanks "Postal News Express"

We would like to thank the "Postal News Express" for the shout-out.

Visit the Postal News Express

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https://uspsapps.hr-services.org/UspsLocate.asp

Many of our readers over the past several years want to know where on the web they should look to find out where postal employment exams are open to the public at the current time. Specifically, the link is:
https://uspsapps.hr-services.org/UspsLocate.asp The title of the postal site is aptly titled "USPS Jobs By State."

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Indiana Postal Employment Exams

A look at the USPS employment website identifies the following postal exams as being open to the public:

WHERE: FORT WAYNE, IN ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 233055 EXAM NUMBER: 473 EXAM TITLE: Processing, Distribution and Delivery Positions OPEN: 04/14/2008 CLOSE: 04/25/2008

WHERE: SOUTH BEND, IN ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 233413 EXAM NUMBER: 473 EXAM TITLE: Processing, Distribution and Delivery Positions OPEN: 04/14/2008 CLOSE: 04/25/2008

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NANTUCKET, MA Postal Exam

The NANTUCKET, MA., Post Office is offering postal exams for Processing, Distribution and Delivery Positions. The post office exam announcement number is 230917. The opening date for postal exam number 473 is 03/05/2008 and the closing date is 05/30/2008.

Postal Annoncement Number 230917

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Post Office Exam

This site is not affiliated with the USPS. This information is provided soley as an informational resource.

Mail Handlers, Clerks, Carriers, Mechanics and other employees, are classified as Mail Processing Jobs in the United States Postal Service. To work for the USPS (Post Office) you should look in local papers, college campus employment boards, or other forms of media for announcement notices.

For Job Descriptions click here.

The best way to keep up with upcoming employment with the Postal Service is the employment site of the USPS. itself. The URL is: http://www.usps.com/employment/ .

If you have an "announcement number" that you found in a newspaper or anywhere else, you can fill out an application here:
http://uspsapps.hr-services.org/&title=Apply%20for%20Exam

If you do not have an announcement number, but would like to see what jobs are open you can click "continue" or you can go here:

https://uspsapps.hr-services.org/UspsLocate.asp



Once you have been directed to this page, you will enter the "State" in which you would like to work. If any exams are open, they will be listed here. Note: JOBS OPEN AND CLOSE QUICKLY - CHECK THIS SITE EVERY 7 - 10 DAYS!!

Once you select a "State" click "continue". If there are any positions open, you will click on the "announcement number". You will then add your personal information. Sometime after that, you will be mailed an employment package detailing the date, time, and place of the exam. This package will additionally contain a practice exam. We suggest at least one practice to familiarize yourself with the test. DO NOT BE LATE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN!! After the exam you will be mailed your results.

For more information on USPS major entry-level jobs see Publication 60-A, Test 473 Orientation Guide for Major Entry-Level Jobs (PDF) | (HTML).

Post Office Jobs?

Before you can get that Post Office job, you have to take an exam. How do you know when the Post Office is giving an exam or hiring? That's simple, just ask the postal service by going here: uspsapps.hr-services.org [Select "CONTINUE" and type in a State of your choice]. For example, a quick look at the USPS employment site for Oklahoma, identifies Processing, Distribution and Delivery Position Exam Number 473, being open under Announcement Number 231160 and 231178, in Oklahoma City.

Huntsville Alabama Postal Exam, Florida Postal Examinations

On occasion we will "spotlight" an area (or areas) of the country where the postal service (USPS) is taking applications for postal exams. In this case we are spotlighting Huntsville, Alabama, where the USPS is excepting applications for Exam 943 -Automotive Technician. The USPS Announcement Number is 232267. There are numerous other places taking applications for different exams. For example, Florida has a variety of examination openings: Custodial Maintenance (229622), General Maintenance Positions (227888), and Electronics Technicians (223515).

File Under: Postal Exams

NANTUCKET, MA, Postal Exam

The postal service is accepting exam applications for Processing, Distribution and Delivery Positions in beautiful Nantucket, Ma. Wouldn't that be a dream job! The opening date for application, according to the USPS Employment website, is 03/05/2008 and closes 05/30/2008. The announcement number is 230917 and the test is the 473 battery. Click the link below and enter the state of Massachusetts.

Click the following link to leave this page and go to the USPS site: https://uspsapps.hr-services.org/UspsLocate.asp?strExam=&strOpenID=

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Postal Jobs: A guide to post office employment

This site is not affiliated with the USPS. This information is provided soley as an informational resource.

Mail Handlers, Clerks, Carriers, Mechanics and other employees, are classified as Mail Processing Jobs in the United States Postal Service. To work for the USPS (Post Office) you should look in local papers, college campus employment boards, or other forms of media for announcement notices.

For Job Descriptions click here.

The best way to keep up with upcoming employment with the Postal Service is the employment site of the USPS. itself. The URL is: http://www.usps.com/employment/ .

If you have an "announcement number" that you found in a newspaper or anywhere else, you can fill out an application here:
http://uspsapps.hr-services.org/&title=Apply%20for%20Exam

If you do not have an announcement number, but would like to see what jobs are open you can click "continue" or you can go here:

https://uspsapps.hr-services.org/UspsLocate.asp?strExam=&strOpenID=



Once you have been directed to this page, you will enter the "State" in which you would like to work. If any exams are open, they will be listed here. Note: JOBS OPEN AND CLOSE QUICKLY - CHECK THIS SITE EVERY 7 - 10 DAYS!!

Once you select a "State" click "continue". If there are any positions open, you will click on the "announcement number". You will then add your personal information. Sometime after that, you will be mailed an employment package detailing the date, time, and place of the exam. This package will additionally contain a practice exam. We suggest at least one practice to familiarize yourself with the test. DO NOT BE LATE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN!! After the exam you will be mailed your results.

For more information on USPS major entry-level jobs see Publication 60-A, Test 473 Orientation Guide for Major Entry-Level Jobs (PDF) | (HTML).

Postal Employment ...a great place to work

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Is the U.S. Postal Service Hiring Now?

Many employment seekers are often curious if the U. S. Postal Service is hiring at the present time. The simple answer is "yes". The real question when seeking employment with the Post Office should be, "Where is the Postal Service hiring now?"

As this article is being written, there are plenty of locations hiring for many different positions with the USPS. Here is a screen capture for openings in Idaho being listed as of 02.26.2008:

If you would like to see if the Postal Service is hiring in your State then click here: https://uspsapps.hr-services.org/UspsLocate.asp?strExam=&strOpenID=

Post Office Jobs

This site is not affiliated with the USPS. This information is provided soley as an informational resource.

How do I get a job with the postal service?

Mail Handlers, Clerks, Carriers, Mechanics and other employees, are classified as Mail Processing Jobs in the United States Postal Service. To work for the USPS (Post Office) you should look in local papers, college campus employment boards, or other forms of media for announcement notices.

For Job Descriptions click here.

The best way to keep up with upcoming employment with the Postal Service is the employment site of the USPS. itself. The URL is: http://www.usps.com/employment/ .

If you have an "announcement number" that you found in a newspaper or anywhere else, you can fill out an application here:
http://uspsapps.hr-services.org/&title=Apply%20for%20Exam

If you do not have an announcement number, but would like to see what jobs are open you can click "continue" or you can go here:

https://uspsapps.hr-services.org/UspsLocate.asp?strExam=&strOpenID=



Once you have been directed to this page, you will enter the "State" in which you would like to work. If any exams are open, they will be listed here. Note: JOBS OPEN AND CLOSE QUICKLY - CHECK THIS SITE EVERY 7 - 10 DAYS!!

Once you select a "State" click "continue". If there are any positions open, you will click on the "announcement number". You will then add your personal information. Sometime after that, you will be mailed an employment package detailing the date, time, and place of the exam. This package will additionally contain a practice exam. We suggest at least one practice to familiarize yourself with the test. DO NOT BE LATE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN!! After the exam you will be mailed your results.

For more information on USPS major entry-level jobs see Publication 60-A, Test 473 Orientation Guide for Major Entry-Level Jobs (PDF) | (HTML).

seeking employment with the postal service

This site is not affiliated with the USPS. This information is provided soley as an informational resource.

How do I get a job with the postal service?

Mail Handlers, Clerks, Carriers, Mechanics and other employees, are classified as Mail Processing Jobs in the United States Postal Service. To work for the USPS (Post Office) you should look in local papers, college campus employment boards, or other forms of media for announcement notices.

For Job Descriptions click here.

The best way to keep up with upcoming employment with the Postal Service is the employment site of the USPS. itself. The URL is: http://www.usps.com/employment/ .

If you have an "announcement number" that you found in a newspaper or anywhere else, you can fill out an application here:
http://uspsapps.hr-services.org/&title=Apply%20for%20Exam

If you do not have an announcement number, but would like to see what jobs are open you can click "continue" or you can go here:

https://uspsapps.hr-services.org/UspsLocate.asp?strExam=&strOpenID=



Once you have been directed to this page, you will enter the "State" in which you would like to work. If any exams are open, they will be listed here. Note: JOBS OPEN AND CLOSE QUICKLY - CHECK THIS SITE EVERY 7 - 10 DAYS!!

Once you select a "State" click "continue". If there are any positions open, you will click on the "announcement number". You will then add your personal information. Sometime after that, you will be mailed an employment package detailing the date, time, and place of the exam. This package will additionally contain a practice exam. We suggest at least one practice to familiarize yourself with the test. DO NOT BE LATE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN!! After the exam you will be mailed your results.

For more information on USPS major entry-level jobs see Publication 60-A, Test 473 Orientation Guide for Major Entry-Level Jobs (PDF) | (HTML).

Postal Employment Job Scams

Either before or after reading this post, please click on one of the employment ads above. Once you have done this, please leave us a comment as to whether or not our ads are providing a valuable resource to you ...our reader. We want your feedback so we can provide quality employment resources for you. Thanks!!

Postal Job Scams In the paper, on the internet, and even infomercials, you see ads for postal employment. Often these ads give the impression that the Post Office is hiring right now. Of course, unless there is a hiring freeze of some type, the Postal Service is typically hiring on a regular basis, but it may not be in your area, or even your state. Additionally, it might not be the type of position you desire. For example, the positions that are open may be part-time, temporary, or low-paying casual work, etc. Not all positions offer benefits or the promise of sustained employment. Some ads are so bold as to give the false impression they are the U.S. Postal Service or they are affiliated in some respectable manner. The fact of the matter is that some of these ads are legitimate ...meaning they offer an above-board package of study materials they have assembled and they genuinely provide good exam practice materials, and information on the postal system of hiring.

However, be aware that if you are seeking postal employment, you do not have to pay for study guides, as they are available for checkout at your local library. Additionally, if you sign up for an exam and are sent a test date, typically, you will be sent an practice exam booklet by the Postal Service. The best way to know when, where, and what type of jobs are available with the post office, is to do what you are doing now ...searching the internet. That's right, go to the postal service on the web at www.usps.com. We also suggest sites that detail how to use the postal service site to find employment information, as the postal site is difficult to navigate to some. We like the site, aptly titled, How do I get a job with the U.S. Postal Service? If you want to learn more about the U.S. Postal Service from the perspective of those currently working for them, we suggest going to one of the websites ran by one of the postal union organizations or postal workers themselves. We found numerous sites like The Postal Newsgroup, www.npmhu.org, www.apwu.org, or the Rocket City Mail Handler.

Thanks Postal Newsgroup...

We would like to say thanks to the people at The Postal Newsgroup for commenting on us. Thanks!!

Postal Employment

This site is not affiliated with the USPS. This information is provided soley as an informational resource.

Mail Handlers, Clerks, Carriers, Mechanics and other employees, are classified as Mail Processing Jobs in the United States Postal Service. To work for the USPS (Post Office) you should look in local papers, college campus employment boards, or other forms of media for announcement notices.

For Job Descriptions click here.

The best way to keep up with upcoming employment with the Postal Service is the employment site of the USPS. itself. The URL is: http://www.usps.com/employment/ .

If you have an "announcement number" that you found in a newspaper or anywhere else, you can fill out an application here:
http://uspsapps.hr-services.org/&title=Apply%20for%20Exam

If you do not have an announcement number, but would like to see what jobs are open you can click "continue" or you can go here:

https://uspsapps.hr-services.org/UspsLocate.asp?strExam=&strOpenID=



Once you have been directed to this page, you will enter the "State" in which you would like to work. If any exams are open, they will be listed here. Note: JOBS OPEN AND CLOSE QUICKLY - CHECK THIS SITE EVERY 7 - 10 DAYS!!

Once you select a "State" click "continue". If there are any positions open, you will click on the "announcement number". You will then add your personal information. Sometime after that, you will be mailed an employment package detailing the date, time, and place of the exam. This package will additionally contain a practice exam. We suggest at least one practice to familiarize yourself with the test. DO NOT BE LATE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN!! After the exam you will be mailed your results.

For more information on USPS major entry-level jobs see Publication 60-A, Test 473 Orientation Guide for Major Entry-Level Jobs (PDF) | (HTML).

How do I get a job with the U.S. Postal Service?

This site is not affiliated with the USPS. This information is provided soley as an informational resource.

Mail Handlers, Clerks, Carriers, Mechanics and other employees, are classified as Mail Processing Jobs in the United States Postal Service. To work for the USPS (Post Office) you should look in local papers, college campus employment boards, or other forms of media for announcement notices.

For Job Descriptions click here.

The best way to keep up with upcoming employment with the Postal Service is the employment site of the USPS. itself. The URL is: http://www.usps.com/employment/ .

If you have an "announcement number" that you found in a newspaper or anywhere else, you can fill out an application here:
http://uspsapps.hr-services.org/&title=Apply%20for%20Exam

If you do not have an announcement number, but would like to see what jobs are open you can click "continue" or you can go here:

https://uspsapps.hr-services.org/UspsLocate.asp?strExam=&strOpenID=



Once you have been directed to this page, you will enter the "State" in which you would like to work. If any exams are open, they will be listed here. Note: JOBS OPEN AND CLOSE QUICKLY - CHECK THIS SITE EVERY 7 - 10 DAYS!!

Once you select a "State" click "continue". If there are any positions open, you will click on the "announcement number". You will then add your personal information. Sometime after that, you will be mailed an employment package detailing the date, time, and place of the exam. This package will additionally contain a practice exam. We suggest at least one practice to familiarize yourself with the test. DO NOT BE LATE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN!! After the exam you will be mailed your results.

For more information on USPS major entry-level jobs see Publication 60-A, Test 473 Orientation Guide for Major Entry-Level Jobs (PDF) | (HTML).