HOUSTON, TX — The U.S. Postal Service is now accepting applications for a variety of temporary job Post Office positions needed in the Greater Houston Area.  The Postal Service plans to fill these part-time, non-career positions soon. 

Salary range for these positions is from $9.00 to $16.06 per hour, with variable work hours and work days, including holidays and weekends.  Start time is flexible and successful applicants must be available when called to report to work.  Work hours will vary. 

The positions are non-career, with limited benefits, but can lead to a rewarding career appointment with the full benefits of a federal employee.  Note: Limited benefits for some temporary job Post Office positions include paid vacation days, contractual pay raises, and access to the USPS non-career Employee Health Benefits Plan.

Texas Post Office jobs are currently posted online at www.usps.com/careers under the "search jobs and apply online section."  Anyone wishing to apply for a specific job must do so within the job announcement period. The Postal Service encourages applicants to check the Postal Service’s employment web page often to keep up with any changes in various position openings.  Postal Service jobs across the state are posted weekly.

For more information about the positions or to apply online, go to www.usps.com/careers .

For all inquiries related to local hiring, please contact the Postmaster at the Post Office where you want to apply. All news media inquiries should be directed to Sam Bolen (see contact information above).”

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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