Nov. 29, 2023
One Resolution That’s Easy to Keep With Help from the Postal Service
As 2023 comes to a close, perhaps a new job is on the list of things to do for the new year.
The Postal Service has you covered. A job with the Postal Service offers employees the ability to work where they live, good pay, stability, lifelong benefits and career advancement opportunities throughout the entire agency.
The Postal Service continues to aggressively hire in many locations across the country. With a workforce of more than 635,000, USPS is one of the nation’s largest employers with ongoing attrition needs.
Make plans to become the newest of the more than 635,000 postal employees across the nation by attending one of the upcoming job fairs. No appointment is necessary:
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
Saturday, Dec. 2 |
Bellevue Crossroads Post Office |
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Tues., Dec. 5 & Thurs., Dec. 7 |
Tacoma Pierce WorkSource |
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Thursday, Dec. 7 |
Vashon Library Meeting Room |
noon – 4 p.m. |
|
Renton Highlands Post Office |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
There is also a virtual event scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 at 10 a.m. The virtual event will give applicants an opportunity to learn how to create their postal profile and apply for jobs on www.usps.com/careers.
To join the event(s) click here and enter the passcode: 731504
Employees will be available at the in person events to help attendees with benefits, qualifications, and application questions. Laptops will be available on the day of the event for immediate application submission.
Starting pay varies depending on the job. But starting pay for carriers ranges between $19 and $20 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 also be available to work weekends and holidays.
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, and postings are updated frequently, so check back often for additional opportunities. Potential applicants can also visit any Post Office location for more information.
Stabilizing our workforce to ensure we consistently service nearly 165 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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