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Post Office Jobs: USPS Employment Opportunities

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USPS Employment - Jobs with the Post Office / Postal Service:
USPS employment information, career opportunities and exam information are available in the USPS.com employment section of the United States Postal Service web site.
USPS: Mail Processing Jobs:
Applicants for most mail processing jobs must take an exam. Exam information, position requirements, and job requirements are posted online for each position. Exam registration is available by phone or online. Applicants must receive a passing score of 70 on the exam to be considered for employment.
Post Office Delivery, Customer Service, Administrative and Other Jobs:

Visit http://www.usps.com/employment, click on Search Jobs Online. Then, you can either click on your state and the functional area you are interested in (customer service, delivery, etc.) to see all available openings. Click on the Apply button for instructions on how to apply.

USPS: Corporate Post Office Jobs:
USPS Corporate Jobs are list by category. Position descriptions and application instructions are available for each open position. For many positions, applicants can send a resume or a Postal Service Form 2591 (pdf) via mail or email. Check the instructions for the specific Post Office job that interests you.
USPS Sales and Marketing Jobs:
The USPS is recruiting for USPS Sales and Marketing Jobs, including Manager, Major Accounts, Sales Managers and Commercial Sales Account Managers. Position descriptions and application instructions are available for each open position. For many positions, applicants can send a resume or a Postal Service Form 2591 (pdf) via mail or email. Check the instructions for the specific Post Office job that interests you.
USPS Temporary Jobs:
The United States Postal Services had a streamlined application process for employment opportunities, including temporary holiday help.

Visit http://www.usps.com/employment, click on Search Jobs Online. Then, you can either click on your state to see all available openings, or search by keyword (temporary or holiday or transitional). Apply online for the jobs that interest you.

Post Office Eligibility Requirements:
The United States Post Office eligibility requirements for candidates for employment include a minimum age, citizenship or permanent resident alien status, basic competency in English, and medical and drug screening assessment.
USPS Employment Forms:
Postal Service Form 2591 (pdf)
Motor Vehicle and Tractor Trailer Operation Assessment Worksheet (pdf)
Pre-Employment Screening Authorization (pdf)
United State Postal Service Examination System
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