OAKLAND, CA — The Bay-Valley District of the United States Postal Service is hosting a how-to workshop to teach potential job applicants how to navigate the www.usps.com/careers online application process.

The job fairs will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the following locations:

Oakland Processing & Distribution Center, 1675 7th Street, Oakland CA 94615.

San Jose Processing & Distribution Center, 1750 Lundy Avenue, San Jose, CA  95101.

Applicants will learn how to navigate www.usps.com/careers to search for job openings and submit online applications. The Bay Valley District has immediate openings for City Carrier Assistants and Automotive Technicians. In addition, USPS has a need for Casual Mail Handlers, Mail Handler Assistants, Postal Support Employees, Laborer Custodial, Rural Carrier Associates, and Motor Vehicle Operators.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, or 16 years of age with a high school diploma. All applicants must be able to pass drug screening and a criminal background investigation. Some positions require an exam. Any position that has a driving requirement will also require a valid driver license and clean DMV 2-year driving history. Citizenship or permanent resident status is required.

“The Postal Service is a great place to work, and the Bay Valley postal district has many challenging and rewarding opportunities to offer job seekers,” said Bay Valley District Human Resources Manager Florencia Aceituno.

For the Oakland job fair, entry to the facility parking lot is through the security guard check point.

For the San Jose job fair, entry to the facility parking lot is through the employee entrance on Hostetter Street. There is a buzzer at the parking gate. Someone will open the gate when buzzed.  After parking, approach the Employee Entrance and wait to be escorted into the building.

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