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This is a career position which offers excellent benefits! Newly hired employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance Programs as well as Flexible Spending Accounts to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care) expenses are also available. We offer extra pay when working on a federal holiday (11 per calendar year) as well as accrued vacation and sick leave. The USPS is an equal opportunity employer and a top employer of veterans. DUTIES: Delivers and collects mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions in a prescribed area. Maintains professional and effective public relations with customers and others, Requiring a general familiarity with postal laws, regulations, products and procedures commonly used, and with the geography of the area. May be required to carry mail weighing up to 35 pounds in shoulder satchels or other equipment and to load or unload container of mail weighing up to 70 pounds. Hours will vary and will include holidays and weekends; there is no guarantee of hours. You must be flexible with little to no lead time or advance notice of a schedule change. You will perform work indoors and outdoors in all weather: rain, sleet, ice, snow, cold, and heat, and you may encounter animals and insects too. Your duties will be physically demanding requiring moderate to heavy lifting, carrying, prolonged standing, reaching, and walking. You may be required to learn and become proficient in delivery of mail on other routes. You will always provide mail security. You must follow established safe work methods and procedures. REQUIREMENTS: May be required to work any day of the week, including weekends/Sundays/holidays, as scheduled. A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. Applicants must have a valid state driver\'s license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide. Basic English competency is required. ALL Assessments, Exam Screenings, and Interview instructions are sent via email. Positions in various locations. This is a PARTIAL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PARTIAL REQUIREMENTS. Please contact recruiter for how to apply and more details about this exciting opportunity.