NEW Network Specialist at Miami ISC

This announcement is being reissued to include the requirements and a new closing date.

 

Are you looking to broaden your horizons? There’s an ad-hoc Network Specialist, EAS-17, position available at the Miami International Service Center in Miami, FL.

All qualified career employees within local commuting distance (50 miles) of the Miami ISC, 11698 NW 25 Street, Miami, FL, may apply for this ad-hoc position (not to exceed 30 days). Work hours will be 0800 – 1630 with Sunday/Monday as non-scheduled days.  

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Coordinates activities between suppliers and postal supervisors to ensure the efficient movement of mail and mail equipment; provides guidance in administering network changes regarding dispatch and routing activities within the postal installation and its area served. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Evaluates supplier performance; recommends and implements changes to improve effectiveness of suppliers. 2. Maintains and circulates schemes and schedules; provides feedback to Distribution Networks Office on routing and labeling errors. 3. Receives and processes requests for postal equipment from postal installations and private mailers; ensures adequate inventory of equipment is on hand at facility and prepares documents for the shipping and receiving of trailers. 4. Reviews irregularity, delinquencies, and other deficiencies by suppliers and follows with appropriate action; verifies the validity of reported infractions. 5. Provides technical advice and makes recommendations regarding dispatching problems and rerouting instructions to offices routing mail to provide timely movement of mail. Maintains contacts with other offices to ensure the level of transportation service provided is effective and economical. 6. Coordinates plant load operations with the Distribution Networks Office and assists in reviewing supplier schedules and operations; recommends schedule changes, adjustments, and establishment or discontinuance of vehicle service between facilities to improve service and reduce fuel consumption. 7. Reviews and monitors supplier performance, compliance with contract, operational activities, and safety requirements ensuring proper procedures are being followed. Responds to inquiries and complaints, maintains files and certifies payment for services. 8. Coordinates the dissemination of information and guidance for all dispatching and ramp employees engaged in activities relating to the receipt, transfer, and dispatch of all classes of mail. May supervise transportation-related employees in absence of supervisor or manager. 9. Administers national and regional rules, regulations, and special instructions governing the distribution and routing of mail.                    REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ability to analyze information regarding mail dispatch, distribution, routing, and vehicle service in order to recommend or make corrective changes and adjustments. 2. Ability to coordinate schedules for the receipt, transfer, and dispatch of mail. 3. Ability to maintain an equipment inventory to meet postal and customer needs. 4. Knowledge of mail distribution and routing operations including policies, procedures and regulations. 5. Ability to monitor supplier compliance with contract terms and prescribed safety standards. 6. Ability to communicate orally in order to consult with customers and suppliers concerning operational activities and to coordinate work activities with the Distribution Networks Office.  7. Ability to monitor mail records and payment forms and make recommendations to reconcile inconsistencies with current regulations. 8. Ability to gather and analyze performance data in order to identify problems and recommend changes for improvement.

Employees must submit a cover letter, along with a summary of accomplishments addressing the above requirements. All applications must be mailed and received by Close of Business on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Send applications to Donna Demirgian, Manager, Transportation Networks, Miami International Service Center, 11698 NW 25 Street, Miami, FL  33112.

Flags at Half Staff Through October 6

President Trump has ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor victims of the October 1 mass shooting in Las Vegas.

Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset October 6.

To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower it to the half-staff position. The flag should be raised to the peak again before it’s lowered for the day.

For additional information, refer to the Postal Service’s guidelines on U.S. flag display and maintenance.

 

Giving Thanks

 

District Manager Jeffery Taylor (far left, standing) invited employees at the Fort Lauderdale Main Office and District Staff to the grand opening of the café in the building. He also took advantage of the opportunity to thank the Emergency Management Team for evacuating to Orlando and assisting in recovery efforts, as well as Fort Lauderdale employees for reporting to work as scheduled following the hurricane. Employees enjoyed a buffet lunch. Photo: Fort Lauderdale Customer Relations Coordinator Kelly Worthman 

District Manager to Retire November 3

South Florida District Manager Jeffery A. Taylor will retire from the U.S. Postal Service on November 3, following a distinguished 34-year career.

Taylor began his postal career as a City Carrier in Bessemer, AL, later transferring to deliver mail in Birmingham, AL. After entering the managerial ranks, he served in a number of roles, both at the District and Area levels, including Delivery Analyst, Tort Adjudicator, and Operations Analyst.

He served as Manager, Operations Programs Support in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania; Senior Manager, Post Office Operations in Arkansas and Pennsylvania; and Officer In Charge (OIC) in Little Rock, AR, and Knoxville, TN. Taylor also served as Senior Plant Manager in the Arkansas District. He worked at USPS Headquarters, serving as a Subject Matter Expert in employee development   for city and rural delivery and helping to develop a   Postmaster training course.

A seasoned District Manager, Taylor has held that role in a number of locations, including the Rio Grande, Arkansas, and Louisiana Districts. He served as Acting District Manager in the Dallas and Houston Districts. He was named District Manager of the South Florida District in May 2013.

His plans for retirement include traveling and spending more time with family, including his wife, Angie, and his son, Matt.

“One of the hallmarks of Jeff’s career is his spirit of teamwork and his willingness to take on challenging assignments,” said Southern Area Vice President Shaun E. Mossman. “I know you join me in congratulating Jeff on an exceptional postal career. The Postal Service owes him a great debt of gratitude for his loyalty and dedication, and we wish him many years of a happy and healthy retirement.”

USPS, Canada Post to Issue History of Hockey Stamps Celebrating Sport

 USPS and Canada Post announced the new History of Hockey stamps September 28. The Postal Service stamp images will be unveiled later.

Attention sports fans — the U.S. Postal Service and Canada Post --- jointly have created stamps to celebrate the history of ice hockey, the fast-paced sport played on frozen ponds and in rinks across North America and around the world.

Postmaster General and CEO Megan Brennan will be joined by Canada Post President and CEO Deepak Chopra for an 11 a.m. ceremony at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, on October 20 to dedicate The History of Hockey stamps. The event is free and open to the public. Followers of the U.S. Postal Service’s Facebook page can view the ceremony live at facebook.com/USPS. 

The stamp images will be previewed at a later date.

In the 1800s, the sport truly began to take shape in Eastern Canada. By the late 19th century, the game had grown popular in the United States. American Malcolm Greene Chace became interested in the game and assembled a group of players from various universities. In 1896, a team from Yale, which included Chace, faced Johns Hopkins University in the first college hockey game. Soon, professional leagues formed in North America. And today, women’s hockey is thriving. The National Hockey Association began play in 1910 and evolved into the National Hockey League in 1917. In 1924 the Boston Bruins became the first American team to join the National Hockey League.

Irma Was No Match for Ochopee PO

 

Highway Contract Driver Brittany Potter, left, and Sales and Services Associate Shannon Mitchell (right) stand near the Ochopee Post Office.  

 

Hurricane Irma was no match for the nation’s smallest Post Office.

The Ochopee Post Office survived the storm despite being in one of the hardest hit areas. At about 62 square feet, the office has been housed in a former toolshed since 1953.

Sales and Services Associate Shannon Mitchell sorts mail and provides retail services for the office, while Brittany Potter, a highway contract driver, delivers mail on a 131-mile route that serves 900 residents in three counties and the Miccosukee Indian Reservation.

Ochopee is part of Suncoast District, where some employees are improvising to restore service.

For example, the Interlachen, Post Office was without electricity in Irma’s immediate aftermath, so employees used flashlights and headlights to sort mail.

“I am extremely proud of Suncoast employees,” said District Manager Eric Chavez. “Our employees are making every effort to provide service as soon as possible to all of our customers, even in the hardest hit areas.”

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Hurricane Recovery in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Logan Parkinson (left) and Brandon Larnard (right), both Navy Petty Officers 2^nd Class, prepare a patient for evacuation on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Photo: U.S. Navy

USPS is working to restore service in the Caribbean after it was slammed last week by Hurricane Maria, the devastating storm that caused widespread destruction throughout the area.

The Postal Service closed all facilities on Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in preparation for the storm, which knocked out power and caused major flooding and landslides in several places.

Limited pick-up mail service has been restored in St. Thomas, VI. All other Caribbean facilities remain closed.

With a majority of operations suspended, USPS is not accepting employee or public donations of supplies destined for the Caribbean at this time. The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund and Employee Assistance Program are available to help employees affected by natural disasters and other emergencies.

“The Postal Service is making every effort to recover from this disaster, but it’s going to be a long recovery. As always, our first priority is the safety of our employees,” said Northeast Area VP Ed Phelan, whose jurisdiction includes the Caribbean. “We will re-open facilities only when it is safe to do so.”

USPS has more than 2,800 employees in the Caribbean serving approximately four million residents.

Maria arrived on the heels of Hurricane Irma, which caused widespread damage to Florida, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other Caribbean islands earlier this month.

The Postal Service is asking employees affected by Maria to visit one of several Puerto Rico Post Offices, including Humacao, Carolina, Mayaguez, Ponce, Caguas, Arecibo and the San Juan Processing and Distribution Center, to report their condition to local management and the Postal Inspection Service.

Employees with phone service can also call the USPS national emergency hotline at 888-363-7462.

The USPS Service Alerts and USPS Newsroom sites have the latest information.

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