Vashon, WA — Are you tired of a typical drive to work? Then maybe you should consider a job with the Postal Service and one of the rare opportunities to commute by boat!

It’s no secret the Postal Service is hiring for thousands of jobs across Washington. But some of the opportunities available are more distinctive than others. And that includes jobs on Vashon-Maury Island where the daily duty station is accessed by boat.

Unique in its location, beauty and history, a job with the Vashon-Maury Island Post Office presents a great opportunity for anyone looking to do something a bit different in their career. And a job with the Postal Service affords the chance to make a positive impact on the community.

While other companies are reducing their workforce, the Postal Service is actively hiring. Our goal is to welcome up to 1,000 new employees over the next few months across the state of Washington. The need is especially urgent for mail handlers, clerks, and mail carriers.

Anyone who needs a new career path or is looking for a first-time job, please make plans to visit the upcoming job fair at the Vashon Library:

• Friday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Vashon Library Meeting Room
17210 Vashon Hwy SW.
Vashon Island, WA 98070

No appointment is necessary. The fair will help fill open positions for the Vashon community as well as other areas in Washington. All job fairs are open to anyone interested in a Postal career. And our employees will help locate jobs across the state for potential applicants as needed.

Postal Service Human Resources employees will be available to help job fair attendees with benefits, qualifications, and application questions. Laptops will be available on the day of event for immediate application submission.

Our employees are our greatest asset, and we are investing in our new personnel by providing robust training and on-the-job support. The Postal Service offers stability, competitive wages and benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Starting pay varies depending on the job. But starting pay for city carriers begins at $19.33 per hour paid bi-weekly. Applications are accepted online at www.usps.com/careers.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and be able to pass drug screening and a criminal background investigation. Although in some instances, interested candidates can also be 16 with a high school diploma.

Applicants must be available to work weekends and holidays. Refer to the job announcement for full details, duties, responsibilities, job requirements, and benefits information. Job postings are updated frequently, so check back often for additional opportunities.

If someone can’t make it to the job fair, or for additional information regarding available positions in all areas, applicants can go to our website at www.usps.com/careers. Jobs are uploaded every other Tuesday until filled. Potential applicants can also visit any Post Office location for more information.

Stabilizing our workforce to ensure we consistently service the more than 163 million addresses across the country is one part of the Postal Service’s 10-year Delivering for America plan to achieve financial stability and service excellence.

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