Postal Clerk - River Forest

The Postal Service is the largest government-related agency, employing nearly 1 million people, and is currently hiring nationwide with many positions available.

Job Description

Clerk – Clerks sell stamps, take incoming mail, and sort and distribute mail in addition to other clerical functions. This position also assists the public with general mailing needs, such as completing a change of address, mail holds, and giving out post office box keys.

Job Overview

• Starting salary ranges from $26.47 to $43.62 per hour; $72,400 per year average pay with full benefits
• Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid vacations, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, life insurance, and a retirement plan
• No experience is required
• Great job security
• Great pay and potential life-long government employment
• Paid on-the-job training is provided
• Career advancement potential and good working conditions

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• No experience required

Hiring Process

Applicants receive a Registration Package that guides them through the Postal Service hiring process, starting with the application. To be hired for a Postal Service Clerk career position, applicants are required to take an exam, and the score determines employment. The Registration Package includes a complete step-by-step guide, personal job counseling, sample exam questions and answers, salary gradings, and full access to Postal Service job openings in the applicant's area and nationwide, plus a bonus guide to applying for employment with all other government agencies.

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