South Florida — The U.S. Postal Service will be hiring new employees for delivery and retail positions at several South Florida locations. Job seekers may apply for the following positions at usps.com/careers Tuesday through Saturday, May 3-7 only:

City Carrier Assistant (CCA) in Boca Raton, Clewiston, Deerfield Beach, Port Saint Lucie  
Salary: $18.92 per hour
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) in Fort Lauderdale
Salary: $18.69 per hour
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.

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) in Homestead, Loxahatchee, Okeechobee
Salary: $19.06 per hour
An RCA will have a continuous, part-time job. This on-call position could be ideal if one is retired, self-employed, an at-home parent, an educator, night student, or if employed on an evening shift schedule. An RCA serves families and businesses in rural and suburban areas. This employee is responsible for the delivery and collection of mail, working part-time when regular carriers have scheduled days off or vacation days. An RCA also sells stamps, supplies, and money orders. An applicant must have a valid state driver's license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. A personal vehicle may be required. Becoming an RCA is the first step to becoming a full-time, regular rural carrier with full benefits.

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.

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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