RCA Rural Carrier Associate

Delivers and Collects mail along a prescribed rural route.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.
• 2. Receives and signs for accountable mail.
• 3. Loads mail in vehicle.
• 4. Delivers mail to customers along a prescribed route and on a regular schedule by a vehicle; collects monies and receipts for accountable mail; picks up mail from customers' roadside boxes.
• 5. Sells stamps, stamped paper and money orders; accepts C.O.D., registered, certified, and insured mail and parcel post; furnishes routine information concerning postal matters and provides requested forms to customer.
• 6. Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office.
• 7. Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains records of change of address information.
• 8. Prepares a daily trip report and maintains a list of the customers on the route.
• 9. Conducts special surveys when required.
• 10. Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper as needed to provide service to customers on the route.
• 11. Provides for mail security at all times. Rural Carrier Associates are non-career employees who provide customers along a rural route a variety of services including delivering and collecting mail and selling stamps, supplies and money orders. Desirable candidates may be required to have a vehicle suitable for use and live within easy commuting distance of the facility location. The job is physically demanding. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Carriers may be required to load and unload trays and containers of mail and parcels weighing as much as 70 pounds. Work is available usually on Saturdays, then on an as needed basis to cover the absence of the carrier. SUPERVISION Manager, Customer Services; Supervisor, Customer Services; or Postmaster The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:

Requirements

• 1. DOCUMENT DATE: March 16, 2019 FUNCTION Cases, delivers and collects mail along a prescribed rural routeprovides customers on the route with a variety of services. DESCRIPTION OF WORK See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above. REQUIREMENTS There are no separately evaluated knowledge, skill, or ability requirements for this position. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must successfully complete the Virtual Entry Assessment – MC (474). TRAINING/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Individuals who qualify and are selected under this standard will be required to complete prescribed training satisfactory to demonstrate, through testing and/or practical demonstration, possession of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) required for the job. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying. KSAs include Postal Service driving policies, safe driving practices, and skills associated with specific job duties. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of this position, which require arduous exertion involving prolonged standing, walking, bending and reaching, and may involve handling heavy containers of mail weighing up to the allowable maximum mailing weight. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS Rural Carriers are required to provide service to the public. They must maintain a neat and professional appearance and demeanor in such interactions. Applicants must have a valid state driver's license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.38 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person