{"id":36950,"date":"2024-12-10T11:46:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T16:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/?p=36950"},"modified":"2024-12-10T11:46:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T16:46:39","slug":"usps-a-special-organization-seeks-special-skills-from-under-the-hood-right-to-the-mailbox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/10\/usps-a-special-organization-seeks-special-skills-from-under-the-hood-right-to-the-mailbox\/","title":{"rendered":"USPS: A Special Organization Seeks Special Skills From Under the Hood\u2026 Right to the Mailbox"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mechanic-USPS.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36951\" src=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mechanic-USPS.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mechanic-USPS.jpg 608w, https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mechanic-USPS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mechanic-USPS-123x70.jpg 123w, https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mechanic-USPS-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/local-releases\/la\/2024\/1209-special-organizationn-seeks-special-skills-from-under-the-hood.htm\">USPS Press Release<\/a> &#8211; SHREVEPORT, LA &#8212; 12\/9\/24 &#8211; <\/strong>The Postal Service is an organization that\u2019s always on the move. And we are looking for highly skilled individuals to help us keep moving the mail quickly and efficiently. If you\u2019re seeking employment with competitive compensation packages and advancement opportunities, the Postal Service fits the bill. We are currently seeking applicants for Automotive Technician jobs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Automotive Technician job is a\u00a0<strong>career<\/strong>\u00a0position, and the Postal Service offers competitive wages, tremendous benefits, excellent retirement and many opportunities for career advancement,\u201d says Shreveport, LA Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) Manager Brian Cubley.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong>\u00a0Job postings are available\u00a0<strong><u>only<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0from Dec. 9, 2024, until Dec. 27, 2024, 11:59 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Automotive Technician<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Starting annual salary $63,658<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>May assist lower-level employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This is a career position which offers excellent benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Covered by Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)<\/li>\n<li>Eligibility to contribute into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to 401(k) plans<\/li>\n<li>Option to enroll into Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)<\/li>\n<li>Flexible Spending Accounts to cover eligible out of pocket expenses and dependent care (day care) expenses<\/li>\n<li>Eleven paid federal holidays<\/li>\n<li>Accrued vacation and sick leave<\/li>\n<li>Also available are Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care insurance programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>This application is accepted online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/careers\/career-opportunities\/top-jobs.htm#at\">www.usps\/careers<\/a>. Apply now to see the detailed job description.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enter keywords: \u201cAutomotive Technician\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Enter city or state names<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp1-ext.usps.gov\/sap\/bc\/webdynpro\/sap\/hrrcf_a_unreg_job_search?_gl=1*9zhese*_ga*NzkyMDI1Nzc0LjE2OTM2MDcxMjE.*_ga_3NXP3C8S9V*MTY5NzIxOTk4Ni40OS4xLjE2OTcyMTk5OTMuMC4wLjA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply now<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/careers\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to apply<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Or contact Brian Cubley at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian.k.cubley@usps.gov\">brian.k.cubley@usps.gov<\/a>\u00a0or 318-677-2254 for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Candidates must:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien<\/li>\n<li>Be able to pass a drug screen and background check<\/li>\n<li>Have a valid state driver\u2019s license, a safe driving record and at lease two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is eligible to apply:\u00a0<\/strong>All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans\u2019 preference and\/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position. Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com\/careers to be considered for this employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email. Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondence to be received &#8211; @usps.gov; @psionline.com;@geninfo.com; @uspis.gov.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXAM:<\/strong>\u00a0If an exam is required and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the exam process will be sent to you via email. Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SCREENINGS:<\/strong>\u00a0You may receive multiple requests for background checks in regard to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling this vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPECIAL NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.<\/p>\n<p>Accepting a position with the Postal Service is the first step to starting a long, fulfilling career with a dynamic, forward-thinking organization committed to delivering for the American people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\">###<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-release-footer\">\n<p>The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usps.com\/deliveringforamerica\"><em>Delivering for America<\/em><\/a>, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America\u2019s most valued and trusted brands.<\/p>\n<p>The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>USPS Press Release &#8211; SHREVEPORT, LA &#8212; 12\/9\/24 &#8211; The Postal Service is an organization that\u2019s always on the move. And we are looking for highly skilled individuals to help us keep moving the mail quickly and efficiently. If you\u2019re seeking employment with competitive compensation packages and advancement opportunities, the Postal Service fits the bill. 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