Career Opportunities – USPS is Hiring – About.usps.com (2024)

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We offer a variety of challenging and rewarding opportunities nationwide with over 2,000 job functions that provide room for growth and promotion. The positions listed are recruited the most and so are the best opportunities for employment with USPS right now. Openings will continue to be announced on a rolling basis throughout the year.

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Accounting & finance

  • Accountant: Supports the analysis, preparation and financial reporting process in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Financial Analyst: Conducts comprehensive financial reviews and studies to analyze, evaluate and report on financial results, trends and implications
  • Purchasing Specialist: Solicits, negotiates, administers and settles contracts and purchases for services, supplies and equipment including informal purchases.
  • Purchasing & Supply Management Specialist: Analyzes and monitors the Postal Service's usage of products and services in order to engage contracted services and equipment in alignment with established supplier management criteria.

Corporate Communications

  • Creative Producer/Director: Independently produces, directs and creates presentation, instructional, promotional and other video and visual media products to communicate the goals and objectives of the Postal Service as it relates to employees and customers.
  • Graphic Designer: Creates and edits graphic designs for flyers, programs, publications, forms, posters and visual presentation materials for Postal Service events, products and internal organizations. Ensures designs communicate a corporate image consistent with Postal Service goals and policies.

Delivery

  • City Carrier / City Carrier Assistant: Delivers and collects mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions in an assigned area.
  • Rural Carrier / Rural Carrier Associate: Cases, delivers and collects mail along a rural route using a vehicle. Provides customers on the route with a variety of services.

Drivers

  • Tractor Trailer Operator: Operates a heavy-duty tractor-trailer either in over-the-road, city shuttle service, or trailer spotting operations.
  • Motor Vehicle Operator: Operates a mail truck on a regularly scheduled route to pick up and transport mail in bulk.

Engineering

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  • Industrial Engineer: Oversees and applies nationwide industrial engineering, standardization and improvement standards of mail processing operations. Works to improve service and cost performance.

HR

  • HR Analytics Specialist: Leverages data analytics tools and advanced business information (BI) tools to implement actionable enhancements to HR processes and initiatives.
  • Industrial Psychologist: Leads job analysis studies and restructure projects to develop and refresh job descriptions, competency models and related materials.
  • Succession Planning Specialist: Develops, implements and maintains corporate succession planning programs, policies and processes to ensure a diverse, qualified talent pool meet future leadership needs of the organization.
  • Talent Management Specialist: Facilitates the development, implementation and maintenance of talent management and leadership development programs, policies and processes to meet the current and future workforce needs of the organization.

Information Technology (IT)

  • Cloud Architect: Manages work for specific Information Technology (IT) that forms the foundation of the enterprise-wide Cloud Architecture. Develops cloud-based architectures to meet requirement of new and existing applications and services.
  • Data Analyst: Contributes to headquarters intelligence development, investigative analyses, and audit activities.
  • Forensic Computer Analyst: Conducts forensic analyses of digital and other multimedia evidence in support of criminal and administrative investigations.
  • Threat Operations Specialist: Oversees defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources to prevent and respond to cyber security threats and events that occur within the network.

Inspection Service

  • Forensic Analyst: Conducts forensic analyses on evidence utilizing scientific methodologies, forensic techniques and quality assurance practices. Assists inspectors, law enforcement representatives and prosecutors in matters related to forensic examinations.
  • Forensic Document Examiner: Conducts forensic document examinations through the application of scientific practices for the recognition, collection, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence for criminal and civil law or regulatory purposes.
  • Forensic Latent Print Analyst: Conducts forensic analyses to develop and identify latent prints (fingerprints) utilizing scientific methodologies in support of criminal and administrative investigations.

Legal

  • Attorney: Provides representation and advice to Postal Service officials involving the interpretation of statues, regulations, contracts, and precedents. Presents cases before administrative bodies and federal courts in the general law practice areas.

Mechanics

  • Automotive Mechanic: Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs routine repairs and scheduled maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet.
  • Automotive Technician: Performs routine and complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet. Troubleshoots and diagnoses more complex vehicle malfunctions using a variety of computerized test equipment.
  • Lead Automotive Tech: Serve as a leader for lower-level technicians and mechanics in a vehicle maintenance facility. Personally perform the most complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet.

Sales

  • : Performs distribution and a variety of sales and customer support services for products. Maintains pleasant and effective public relations with customers and others requiring a general familiarity with commonly used postal laws, regulations, and procedures.

Sorting and handling

  • Mail Handler Assistant: Loads, unloads and moves bulk mail and performs other duties related to mail processing.
  • PSE Mail Processing Clerk: Performs a variety of clerk duties required to process mail using automated mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution.

Support staff

  • Custodian: Performs manual labor duties in connection with custody of an office or building.

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FAQs

Why do you have to pay $89 to apply for USPS? ›

Both the application and any exams are free – if you see any websites that are charging a fee they are not legitimate and should be reported to the United States Postal Inspection Service.

What is the best paying job in USPS? ›

High Paying Post Office Jobs
  • Postal Inspector. Salary range: $38,500-$65,500 per year. ...
  • Rural Carrier Associate. Salary range: $33,500-$56,000 per year. ...
  • Post Office Clerk. Salary range: $28,000-$52,000 per year. ...
  • Mail Carrier. ...
  • Mailing Specialist. ...
  • Postal Service Window Clerk. ...
  • Window Clerk. ...
  • Mail Inserter.

How does USPS contact you about a job? ›

You may be contacted immediately about scheduling an assessment, or there may be questions about your application after you submit it. Applicants are advised to monitor their email closely for communications from USPS regarding the application process.

What score do you need to pass the USPS assessment? ›

You must score at least 70% to pass the VEA. If you do not pass the VEA, then you cannot be considered for the position (or any other positions in that job group) and you will not be able to retake that version of the VEA for one year.

Does the USPS charge you to apply? ›

The USPS does not charge for employment information or for taking a postal exam. If you are concerned about a company's ad for USPS employment, contact: Federal Trade Commission: 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) or on the Internet at http://www.ftc.gov.

Is the postal exam difficult? ›

The Postal Exam became an extremely difficult hurdle for USPS applicants when it was updated in 2023. Only 10-20% of applicants pass the exam's passing grade of 70% and go on to receive a job offer. Failing the Postal Exam isn't just a matter of not getting that one job and being able to apply for other USPS positions.

How fast can you get hired at USPS? ›

It usually takes two to four weeks to get hired at USPS, but in some cases, the process can take even longer if there are issues with the background checks or a low number of available positions. If you are really interested in a position with USPS, it is important to be patient and persevering.

How do I know if USPS hired me? ›

For detailed information regarding career opportunities and applying for jobs with the USPS®, please visit our Careers website at https://about.usps.com/careers. Application status can be found by selecting the Job Opportunities Tab. Once on that tab, the My Applications link will appear in the navigation bar.

Where do mailmen get paid the most? ›

Highest paying cities for Mail Carriers near United States
  • Cincinnati, OH. $42.80 per hour. 20 salaries reported.
  • Indianapolis, IN. $31.51 per hour.
  • Columbus, OH. $31.46 per hour.
  • Chicago, IL. $26.74 per hour.
  • Los Angeles, CA. $23.17 per hour.
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Do USPS workers make 100k? ›

Salaries at U.S. Postal Service (USPS) range from an average of $44,351 to $94,993 a year.

What is top hourly pay for USPS mail carrier? ›

Usps Postal Carrier Salary in California
Annual SalaryHourly Wage
Top Earners$63,649$31
75th Percentile$50,919$24
Average$41,685$20
25th Percentile$23,501$11

Does the USPS require a resume? ›

No, but applicants should read the job posting information carefully. Where a Summary of Accomplishments is needed, the job posting will list the specific job requirements. If a specific list of requirements is not provided, applicants may skip completing a Summary of Accomplishments.

What is the USPS exam? ›

USPS Postal Exam 474

This is a 45 minutes long self-administered test given to those who are applying for city and rural mail carrier positions. After you submit your application for an open position, if you are deemed a good fit you will be sent an email inviting you to take a Virtual Entry Assessment - MC 474.

What is a good reason to work for the USPS? ›

From mail carriers to corporate management, we all work together to provide efficient, affordable service to the American public. USPS is an excellent workplace for self-motivated individuals who enjoy independence and measurable goals with the added satisfaction of serving our communities.

Does it cost to have a USPS account? ›

With your free USPS.com account, you can access the enhanced Click-N-Ship® experience. Learn about volume discounts and affordable ways to ship customer orders. Get help from third-party shipping vendors and more.

Is signing up for USPS free? ›

1. Visit informeddelivery.usps.com and click “Sign Up for Free.” 2. Enter your residential address or personal P.O. Box address to verify that it is eligible for Informed Delivery.

Do you have to pay for USPS uniforms? ›

Certain employees must wear prescribed uniforms in performing their duties. These employees are entitled to the following: A uniform allowance to purchase authorized uniform items; or. To be provided uniforms that meet Postal Service specifications.

How much does the US Post Office charge for certified mail? ›

2024 Certified Mail Rates (Effective July 14, 2024)
2024 Certified Mail Rates (Effective July 14, 2024)July 14, 2024 RatesJan. 21, 2024 Rates
Certified Mail Fee$4.85$4.40
Return Receipt Green Card$4.10$3.65
Return Receipt Electronic (PDF replaces Green Card)$2.62$2.32
Restricted Delivery (for Certified Mail)$7.90$7.30
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