Florida Keys —Job seekers in the lower Florida Keys will want to mark Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, on their calendars to learn about upcoming employment opportunities in the U.S. Postal Service. Both dates, postal officials invite residents interested in rewarding and challenging positions to attend a job fair at the Flagler Post Office, 2764 North Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL.

Postal officials will be available to answer any employment questions and computers will be set up for onsite application Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. At the job fair, residents may apply for the following positions or apply on their personal computer at home Friday, May 13, through Tuesday, May 17:

City Carrier Assistant (CCA)

Salary: $18.92 per hour

Positions opening in Key West and Marathon

A CCA delivers mail and packages on a varied schedule that may include weekends and holidays. The position requires a valid Florida driver’s license, safe driving record, and experience with a passenger car or larger. A CCA is scheduled to work based on service needs. The position may or may not lead to career employment.

Postal Support Employee (PSE) Sales and Services/Distribution Associate (SSDA)

Salary: $18.69 per hour 

Positions opening in Key West and Summerland Key

A PSE SSDA serves customers at the retail counter and distributes mail and packages for postal personnel to deliver. The position is intended to be very flexible; an employee can be scheduled any hours and days, including weekends and holidays. This non-career position may lead to career employment.

Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC)

Salary: $19.06 per hour

Positions opening in Marathon and Summerland Key

Scheduled as needed, an ARC delivers packages on Sunday and observed holidays, and on  Saturday, may sort, deliver, and collect mail and packages along a designated rural route. This non-career position requires the use of a personal vehicle.

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)

Salary: $19.06 per hour

Positions opening in Marathon and Summerland Key

An RCA will have a continuous, part-time job with a reliable employer. This on-call position could be ideal if you are retired, self-employed, an at-home parent, an educator, night student, or if you are employed on an evening shift schedule.

money orders. An applicant must have a valid state driver's license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. The use of a personal vehicle may be required.

Becoming an RCA is the first step on the path to becoming a full-time, regular rural carrier with full benefits. RCAs are immediately eligible to enroll in the USPS Health Benefits Plan with a Postal Service premium contribution. After completing one year without a break in service of more than five days, RCAs may also be eligible for health insurance under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB); dental and vision insurance through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP); Flexible Spending Accounts Program through FSAFEDS and long-term care insurance through the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP).

As part of its 10-year plan, “Delivering for America,” the U.S. Postal Service is focused on building a more stable and empowered workforce. Employees are its greatest asset, and the organization is investing in new employees by providing robust training and on-the-job support.

Individuals who are interested in postal employment, but cannot attend the upcoming job fair, may locate information online at usps.com/careers. The U.S. Postal Service encourages individuals to check this website regularly for updated job openings.

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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.