Oct. 17, 2025
The Postal Service Has Openings Across Central Regions of California
Holiday positions available, offered weekly
The Postal Service is actively onboarding new employees weekly, until positions have been filled in processing facilities and post offices across Kern, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties to ensure “all hands-on deck” for the upcoming holiday season. Holiday helpers support the Postal Service to meet the demand for service during USPS’s busy shipping season of the year.
Pre-career positions are also available for anyone interested in seeking long-term employment with the Postal Service. Applicants may apply for all positions at the new USPS online job portal for non-career and pre-career positions located at the USPS Careers Site jobs.usps.com.
Current positions available October 17 – 21, 2025:
Pre-Career Positions |
Job Assignment Location |
Starting Salary |
Application Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
Bakersfield Processing & Dist Center |
$20.95/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
Santa Barbara P&DC (Goleta, CA) |
$20.95/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
Camarillo Post Office |
$20.95/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
Goleta Branch (Santa Barbara, CA) |
$20.95/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
Chatsworth Post Office |
$20.73/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
Canoga Park Post Office |
$20.73/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
San Fernando Post Office |
$20.73/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
Van Nuys Post Office |
$20.73/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
Camarillo Post Office |
$20.73/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
Santa Clarita P&DC |
$20.95/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
Bakersfield P&DC |
$20.95/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
Santa Barbara P&DC (Goleta, CA) |
$20.95/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
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TEMPORARY HOLIDAY POSITIONS |
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Santa Barbara Post Office |
$20.95/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
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Goleta Branch (Santa Barbara, CA) |
$20.95/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
Oildale Carrier Annex |
$20.95/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
|
Goleta Branch (Santa Barbara, CA) |
$20.95/hour |
10/17/2025 – 10/21/2025 |
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As part of the Postal Service transformation and modernization plan, the United States Postal Service is focused on building a more stable and empowered workforce.
The Postal Service offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision as well as the ability to accrue vacation and sick leave; see online job announcements for full details.
Each position requires examination requirements depending on the position; review job announcements for full details.
At the time of appointment, applicants must have a valid driver's license from the state in which they live.
Applicants must also demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. Applicants selected under this qualification standard must successfully complete the required Vehicle Familiarization and Safe Operation training, including demonstration of the ability to safely drive a vehicle of the type used on the job.
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
During this time, some candidates may find it helpful to search both systems when seeking employment opportunities.
For additional information on how to apply for positions, visit us online at How to Apply for a Postal Service Jobs.
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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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