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Corporate positions include management and supervision, administrative, professional and technical occupations. Jobs that are open to the general public are listed on the Postal Service’s web site listed on our "Resources" page. Corporate jobs do not require written entrance exams. You are rated on your past work experience, education and knowledge, skills and abilities that you list on your employment application. The jobs are advertised in the following categories, with a sampling of specific occupations:

  •  Engineering

% Electrical
% Electronic

  •  ERM/HR

% Educational Psychologist
% Training
% Human Resources

  •  Facilities

% Architect Engineer

  •  Finance

% Accountant
% Economist
% Mathematical Statistician

  •  Information Technology

% Business System Analyst
% Information System Specialist
% Systems Analyst

  •  Inspection Service

% Security Architect/Engineer

  •  Marketing

% Customer Service Support Analyst

  •  Network Operations

% Transportation Specialist

 

APPLYING FOR POSITIONS

 

When you apply for a corporate position with the Post Office recruitment is similar to the federal civil service application process. The applicant is rating on his/her work experience, education, special knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Job announcements are advertised on the USPS web site and the applicant must follow the job announcement application instructions precisely to be considered for the position. Any omissions can cause your application to be rejected. Many highly qualified applicants are excluded because of administrative errors or omissions.  You can also use a professional Federal Resume Writing Service to assist you with your application.

 
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Appendix B of "Post Office Jobs" guides you through the application process so that you can write an application or Postal Service resume that will get the attention of the selecting official. The all new fourth edition of "Post Office Jobs" includes instructions on writing required KSAs and provides a detailed KSA Checklist for you to follow. For more detailed resume and KSA information and guidance pick up a copy of The Book of U.S. Government Jobs, 10th edtion.

The PS Form 2591, " Application for Employment," is required when applying for most jobs. Resumes are also accepted however, you must be certain to include all of the information in your resume that is currently on the PS Form 2591 or they may not accept your application. Applicants must prepare their resumes and applications in accordance with specific guidelines.

All of the required information is currently included in the PS form 2591 application. You can use the sample application in Appendix B to draft your application ahead of time or download a copy of the form from our site's "Resources" page. Also visit http://federaljobs.net for more information on related federal government job opportunities.


Detailed Corporate job information and application guidance is included in Post Office Jobs.  You can also visit your local Library's Reference Department to review this informative book, call 1-800-782-7424 to order a copy by phone or order on-line.

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Last modified: 06/18/08