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July 18, 2023

San Francisco Post Office Opens Full Service Hiring Center

Postal Service Delivers Careers: Unique Hiring Center Makes Applying Convenient

What:

Ribbon cutting ceremony for new one-stop hiring center and opening day job fair.

Who:

USPS San Francisco Postmaster Douglas Smith, Postal Staff

When:

Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 10:00 am.

Where:

San Francisco Main Post Office
1300 Evans Ave
San Francisco, CA 94188 

RSVP: Please RSVP to Kristina.Uppal@usps.gov

Background:

On Thursday July 27th, the Postal Service will host a ribbon cutting and opening day job fair for its brand-new full service hiring center at the San Francisco Main Post Office.

This hiring center will serve as a one-stop shop for applicants to submit applications, receive assistance by postal staff, and submit fingerprints in real time Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Nearly a thousand positions are available across the Bay Area with hundreds of opportunities available directly in San Francisco.

There has never been a better time to join the Postal Service with opportunities for career advancement throughout the organization, training, and federal benefits.

“We’re committed to serving the San Francisco community and that starts with hiring individuals ready to provide an essential service in their own neighborhoods. This hiring center delivers convenience to jobseekers eager to start their own postal journey. If you’re ready to start more than a job but a purposeful career with great benefits the Postal Service is for you,” said San Francisco Postmaster Douglas Smith.

Walk-ins are welcome and there is no appointment necessary. Postal employees will be available to assist applicants through the process.

As part of our innovative and bold 10-year plan, Delivering for America, the Postal Service is committed to cultivating that growth by building a stable and empowered workforce.

The Postal Service has nearly a thousand of openings across the Bay Area.

There is an immediate need for the following positions to be filled:

  • Mail Processing: Clerks and Mail Handlers
  • Delivery: City and Rural Carriers
  • Transportation: Tractor Trailer Operators
  • Maintenance: Mechanics, Laborer Custodian and Automotive Technician

Can’t make it in person? Simply submit your application online at www.usps.com/careers. We will set a date to continue the application process so keep a steady eye on your e-mails after each application submission.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, or 16 years of age with a high school diploma or GED. 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 of five years is required.

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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 167 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, Delivering for America, 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’s most valued and trusted brands.

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.

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