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Job description
The Postal Service is the largest government-related agency, employing nearly 1 million people, and is currently hiring nationwide with many positions available.
Job Description
Clerk – Clerks sell stamps, take incoming mail, and sort and distribute mail in addition to other clerical functions. This position also assists the public with general mailing needs, such as completing a change of address, mail holds, and giving out post office box keys.
Job Overview
Starting salary ranges from $26.47 to $43.62 per hour; $72,400 per year average pay with full benefits
Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid vacations, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, life insurance, and a retirement plan
No experience is required
Great job security
Great pay and potential life-long government employment
Paid on-the-job training is provided
Career advancement potential and good working conditions
Qualifications
U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
High School Diploma or GED
18 years of age or older
No experience required
Hiring Process
Applicants receive a Registration Package that guides them through the Postal Service hiring process, starting with the application. To be hired for a Postal Service Clerk career position, applicants are required to take an exam, and the score determines employment. The Registration Package includes a complete step-by-step guide, personal job counseling, sample exam questions and answers, salary gradings, and full access to Postal Service job openings in the applicant's area and nationwide, plus a bonus guide to applying for employment with all other government agencies.
Note: Postal Jobs Source is a private employment service that offers assistance in gaining employment and is not affiliated with the USPS, US government, its agencies, or affiliates.
Worksite address
hamden, CT, 06517, US
Who can apply
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