POST OFFICE JOBS HIRING / RECRUITMENT
The Postal Service’s selection, evaluation and recognition system was
recently overhauled. This progressive initiative has streamlined and
standardized the application and exam scheduling process for applicants. It is
now easy to identify and apply for exams online or by phone.
The U.S. Postal Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and
advancement in the Postal Service is based on qualifications and performance
regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, or
disability. Applicants do not have to be U.S. citizens. If you have
permanent alien resident status in the United States of America or owe
allegiance to the United States of America you can apply for Postal Service
jobs. The majority of positions require passing a postal exam.
Corporate and professionals such as doctors,
engineers, and others are employed through an application and interview process.
Postal installation managers are generally appointing officials and are
delegated the authority to fill vacancies by transfer, reassignment,
reinstatement of a former federal or postal employee, promotion, or from an
entrance register of eligibles. Regardless of the recruitment source, the
applicant must meet the qualifications of the position, including passing the
appropriate examination. Examinations can be either written or a rated
application process such as that used for corporate and professional positions.
Recruitment
The demands of many postal jobs in today’s work environment have changed the
Postal Service’s recruitment efforts. They updated their recruitment programs to
hire qualified candidates through the use of fair and efficient employee
assessment systems. Their goal for recruitment is to attract an adequate number
of qualified applicants to consider for postal employment. Local management
evaluates its hiring needs. Evaluation consists of forecasting future hiring
needs, assessing existing applicant pools, considering other hiring options such
as special emphasis programs, and reviewing any upcoming Postal Service
organizational changes.
Detailed information concerning federal job registers, suitability standards,
selection and appointment practices are included in the all new fourth edition of
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.
Interviews
The Postal Service conducts interviews as part of the suitability recruitment
process. You need to be prepared for these interviews. There are generally a
good number of high scoring applicants and the selecting official will use the
interview process to determine the best candidates for the jobs. Click
here for more information on the interview process.
