USPS Hiring Kit

USPS Hotline: 617-654-5632 The Strategy Group phone: 617-263-3376

How to Apply: Go to: www.usps.com/careers

Must have a valid email address.

If invited to take an exam, instructions are sent via email.

For assistance, please contact us at: greaterbostonhiring@usps.gov

WeAreHiring!City Carrier Assistant

(CCA) Deliverandcollectmail.

$16.06/hr

•Mustpossessavalidstatedriver’slicense,andsafedrivingrecord.

•Musthave2yearsdrivingexperience.

•Mayberequiredtoworkanydayoftheweek,includingweekendsand/orholidaysasscheduled.

Why pursue a CCA career in the USPS?

• Competitive pay ($16.06/hour)

• Opportunities for overtime, Sunday premium pay

• Benefits: health insurance, life insurance, vacation, etc.

• Variety of career growth/development programs

• Veterans’ preference: Are you a veteran? Let us know!

• Social aspect: become part of a neighborhood, minimal supervision

• Promotes a healthy & active lifestyle (get/stay in shape)

• Job security: high demand for CCA’s right now

Helpful Hints for US Postal Service Applicants

The application process is part of a national system so it can be complex at times.

We will help you through the process!

If you need assistance, please refer to the eCareer Pocket Guide brochure for additional information, or

reach us by email: greaterbostonhiring@usps.gov or on our hotline 617-654-5632.

Getting Started

You will need to use a PC -- the application doesn’t work with a Mac, iPhone, or tablet;

You may use Internet Explorer 8.0 (or higher), Safari or Firefox as your browser;

You will need Adobe 7.0 (or higher) installed on your computer;

You will need a valid email address, in order to receive updates and feedback from USPS workers

during the application process.

Now, let’s get started on your candidate profile.

Creating your Candidate Profile through eCareer

o Create a username of at least 6 figures.

o Create a password of at least 15 figures, including one uppercase letter (A-Z), one lowercase

letter (a-z), one number and one symbol.

o Write down your username and password--you will need both later to access the USPS job

posting website.

o Employment history: please provide your job history over the past 5 years – it’s okay to list

periods of unemployment so there are no gaps in time.

o Please be aware that your Candidate Profile is not your USPS application. After submitting your

eCareer Profile, you can then visit the Job Opportunities page on our USPS website to start

searching & applying for jobs!

o Once your eCareer Profile has been submitted, you will receive an email with your candidate ID

number…write this number down! You will need this ID number in order to take your

assessment in the future.

So, you have successfully searched & applied for several USPS job postings on our website, using your

new eCareer Profile….what’s next?

Assessment Process

After applying for a position, you may be contacted to take an assessment test. This is to ensure

you can read addresses and postal codes correctly.

First there is an online assessment, and if you pass that, you will be invited to schedule an

appointment at one of our test centers for the second part of your assessment.

o Note: make sure you show up for the exam! Missing the test will require a 120-day

waiting period before you are able to retake the test.

The timeframes for the testing is important; if you cannot complete the assessments within the

dates they are scheduled, you will most likely have to reapply for a position.

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the USPS application process.

How do I Search and Apply? (Step 4) • Access eCareer website-www.usps.com/careers. • Click on “Search Open Jobs” • Use Location (State Name) for searches. • Click “Start”. • To sort jobs by alpha, click on the grey bar (under the

Search Results). You may need to use your scroll bars on the right to see all available openings.

• Click on the underlined position name to open the

posting. All info regarding this position will be listed. • At the top of the screen, click “Apply”. • Enter your User Name and Password. Note: You

cannot apply for positions unless you have created your Candidate Profile.

• Click “Continue” to proceed. • Click on “SHOW ROADMAP” • Previous information from your Candidate Profile will be

pre-populated into the application wizard. You may make changes at this time.

• Additional sections to be completed will be displayed

including cover letter (optional), Summary of Accomplishments/References, Driver History, Authorization & Release, and EEO & Disability.

• Verify in the “Send Application” section, that you have checked off the box next to – “I would like to release my profile so that my data can be considered for other job opportunities as well”.

• Click “Send Application”. • You will be receiving a confirmation e-mail that you have

successfully applied as well as instructions for completing an online assessment & exam. Any and all future correspondence will be through your email. If you did not receive the email notification, check your spam folder. Some email notifications have actions you must complete within a specific timeframe.

Helpful Hints:

• Ensure you are accessing the correct website. • Keep a record of your username and password.

• Ensure all required fields are completed.

• You must unlock your profile before you can

submit an application.

• You must go back at least 5 years in your work history without any date gaps. This includes periods of unemployment.

• Candidate Profile is not the actual application.

You must search and apply for any and all job postings.

• After you apply for a position, if you receive

an email notification inviting you take an assessment you must follow the instructions and timeframes in which to complete the internet online assessment.

• If you pass the internet online assessment you

will be invited to schedule an appointment at one of our test centers to take the second part of the assessment. If invited to do so, you are encouraged to schedule your appointment immediately.

• If you do not complete the assessment and

proctored exam in the required timeframe, your application will be withdrawn and you will need to reapply.

• Reasons for not receiving notification that your

application was received. • You did not apply. You only created your Profile. • You did not completely finish your application.

Verify you have completed all sections & required fields and ensure you unlocked your profile.

• You did not provide the correct email address. • Your email provider treated the

acknowledgement as “spam” and blocked delivery or placed the acknowledgment in the “spam” folder of your email.

eCareer Pocket Guide

Candidate Profile &

Searching and Applying For Jobs

Greater Boston District

External Hiring

(September 2016)

NOTE:

You MUST use

Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Firefox, or Google Chrome, Adobe 7.0 or higher.

The USPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What Do I Need To Do? (4 Steps) 1. Access eCareer website - www.usps.com/careers

Ensure you are in the correct site – Type address into the web browser address line. If the website asks for a fee, you are not in the correct website.

2. Register – Under “USPS Account” select either Create an account or Log in to Your Account if you have registered or applied with USPS before. Sign in with your User Name and Password. 3. Create your Candidate Profile – The system will walk

you through your Profile Roadmap. Please enter/update your profile with the most information.

NOTE: Your employment history must be complete with

no time gaps. If you leave time gaps, you will not be able to save and/or submit.

4. Search & Apply - After you have registered and

completed your Candidate Profile, you are ready to login and search and apply for job postings. After you login, click on “Search Now”. You can search by keyword, location, and/or functional area.

How Do I Access & Register?(Steps 1&2) • Access eCareer website www.usps.com/careers • Click on “Create an Account” located under USPS

Account. • Complete the Registration section (Name, User

Name/Login ID, Password, email address). To make the process easier for you in the future, most of the information you provide will be maintained in your candidate profile. The next time you apply for a job, this information will be filled in automatically for you on the application screens. You will be able to make changes as needed. Be sure to save your user name and password for quick access back to our site.

• Your Login ID must consist of at least six

characters. Your Password must contain at least fifteen characters, one UPPER Case character, one lower case, one symbol and one number (1, 2, 3, etc). The first three characters cannot be identical.

• Make sure that the specified email address is correct.

Your email address will be used to contact you about US Postal Service employment.

.Click on “Register”.

How do I complete my eCareer Profile? (Step 3)

Your eCareer Profile consists of the below sections: Click on “SHOW ROADMAP” located at the top of the page to display the complete list of sections. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and

must be completed to move on to the next page. PERSONAL DATA • Please check the box if the mailing address is the same

as residence. • All communication related to your candidate profile will

be sent to the email address listed. Please take care to ensure that the email address you are using is valid and remember to check it regularly for information regarding your registration.

• Primary phone number is a required field. Phone numbers must be entered using the following format 123-456-7890. Please enter “N/A” if Business and Mobile Phone numbers are not applicable.

• When complete, click “Next Page” WORK EXPERIENCE • Answer yes or no if you are currently employed or have

been employed within the last 5 years. • If you answered yes, please provide your work history.

Select the Add button for each period of work experience to provide a history of your employment starting with your present position and working back 5 years (even if this was before your 16th birthday). Make sure you cover 5 years of work history, without date gaps. For any period of unemployment, include an entry with “Unemployed” as the company name. Click “Save” after each entry.

• After entering your 5 year work history, answer questions 2 - 5.

• When complete, click “Next Page”. EDUCATION/TRAINING • Click “ADD” to input Education/Training information. • Please provide your educational history. • List all degrees or courses of study you have completed. • Click “Save” after each entry. • When all history has been completed, click “Next

Page”.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY Please answer the questions to help determine your eligibility for employment with the US Postal Service. When all information is completed, click “Next Page”.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE • Please answer the questions regarding Veterans’

Preference accordingly. • When all information is completed click “Next Page”.

ATTACHMENTS • Attachments are not required unless specifically

requested. • If requested, upload the required attachment. • When complete, click on “Next Page”.

ASSESSMENTS • This lists any assessments you have taken and

date(s) taken. • Click on “Next Page”.

REVIEW AND RELEASE • Click and check “Release Profile”.

Note: A locked profile will not be accepted for consideration. You must release your profile.

• A copy of your application is available for printing. • Click “Complete”.

YOUR CANDIDATE PROFILE IS COMPLETE Now you can apply for open positions.

You have the option to apply for one or more positions. You will be asked to complete additional tabs when in the Application Wizard. Refer to the “How to Search and Apply” (Step 4) in this brochure for specific information.

If you need assistance send an email to greaterbostonhiring@usps.gov.

CONSUMER ALERT:

No fee is required to apply for a US Postal Service Exam.

Assessment Test Procedure To begin the assessment process you must first register for an online

account by visiting: https://uspscandidate.psionline.com/createaccount.jsp

To register, you will need your candidate identification number, which was provided to you when you submitted your job application.

Enter your eCareer Candidate ID and Last Name Click the “Submit” button

Once your account has been created, you will be able to proceed with the first portion of the assessment process by scheduling a test

session directly through this system. When you have completed the Application process (application,

online assessment & quiz at the test center), you will receive an email notification on your test results. (You must receive at least a score of 70 to remain eligible.)

Your name will be added to a register based on your test score. You will be contacted if/when your test score has been reached. You will be invited to attend a pre-hire interview.

Sample Assessment Question

Correct Answers- S1: C (Zip Code Only) - S2: B (Address Only) - S3: A (No Errors) - S4: D (Both)

QUESTIONS?

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE –PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO:

greaterbostonhiring@usps.gov

OR GIVE US A CALL AT THE USPS HOTLINE: 617-654-5632