Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Miami Opens Window to Employment; Application Deadline: June 15


The U.S. Postal Service is seeking applicants for City Carrier Assistants (CCAs) in Miami-Dade County.  Applications will be accepted today, Wednesday, June 11, through Sunday, June 15.

City Carrier Assistants deliver and collect mail.  The starting salary is $15.30 per hour.  Work hours vary; employees may work up to six days a week, including Sundays and holidays.  

Individuals interested in postal employment must apply through the internet at www.usps.com/employment.   Paper or e-mailed applications for employment will not be accepted in person, by mail or by e-mail.  The individual must have a valid e-mail address as the Postal Service will communicate employment opportunities, examinations, interviews, and background checks by e-mail.

Applicants must live within 50 miles of the facility address (within the Miami Post Office 331 ZIP Code area) to be eligible.  Veterans who are entitled to veteran’s preference and/or are covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position.  Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must provide a copy of page 4 of DD Form 214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.”

Applicants must successfully complete Postal Service Test 473.  The number of applicants invited to take the exam is limited. 

Additionally, applicants must have a valid state driver’s license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of documented driving experience in the United States.  Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and also must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.  Applicants also must have a basic knowledge of the English language.

Applicants with questions may contact Postal Service Human Resources Generalist Debra Falzarano at 305-470-0539.  

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