About this position
United States Postal Service External Publication for Job Posting 12347833 If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the examination may be limited. Branch California 4 District
Job Posting Period
08/22/2026 - 08/28/2026 This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.
Job Title
GENERAL CLERK VMF
Facility Location
SANTA ANA CA (HUNTINGTON BEACH) VMF
6771 WARNER AVE REAR
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
CONTACT INFORMATION: Michael Rosales | michael.rosales@usps.gov | (714) 848-9994 | MGR VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Position Information
TITLE: GENERAL CLERK VMF
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Occupation Code: 0301-48XX
Non-Scheduled Days: Saturday, Sunday
Hours: 1200 - 2030
Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language with or without a reasonable disability accommodation under the Rehabilitation Act. Postal Service employment is conditional upon your meeting medical suitability, general eligibility and suitability, and background check requirements. Therefore, if you receive a job offer, note that it will be conditional upon you meeting these requirements, even if you are allowed to begin working first. For this vacancy announcement, the Postal Service will be referring a set number of the highest-ranked eligible candidates for selection consideration.
DRIVING REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of
unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide. SALARY RANGE: Starting annual salary $57,274 paid bi-weeklyFINANCE NUMBER: 56938 BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance Programs as well as Flexible Spending Program to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care) expenses are also available. We offer eleven paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave. Persons Eligible to Apply All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position. Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email. Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondence to be received - @usps.gov; @talogy.com; @geninfo.com; @uspis.gov. EXAM: If an exam is required and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the exam process will be sent to you via email. Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity. SCREENINGS: You may receive multiple requests for background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity. Background Check The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 10-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation, the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only, but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S. government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment. Functional Purpose Performs a variety of clerical duties relating to the maintenance of vehicles.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Establishes and maintains facility and perimeter vehicle maintenance schedules by listing all vehicles by capacity group
and type of maintenance; prepares work schedules indicating when vehicles prepares work schedules indicating when vehicles are due for maintenance; makes initial preparation of work orders attaching vehicle maintenance record; computes totals on the work orders; as directed, arranges for the delivery of vehicles to the facility for scheduled maintenance; informs superior when schedules are not adhered to; and schedules high mileage vehicles for lubrication.
2. Establishes and maintains vehicle jackets and records; posts on a vehicle maintenance record card from work orders and
repair tags such information as date, mileage, type of maintenance or repair work performed, work order number and brief description of work performed; circles in red repeat items of maintenance; distributes copies of the work orders and repair tags as indicated on the forms; and reviews and maintains a file of contract work order-invoices for repair of perimeter vehicles.
3. Calls to superior's attention improperly written work orders, repeat items of maintenance or road calls and other unusual
information which affects the maintenance program.
4. Sets up stock cards for each part or type of fuel and lubricant maintained in stock entering name, manufacturer's number,
stock number, maximum and minimum quantities to be stocked, location or bin number.5. Posts to stock cards from invoices such data as receipt date, purchase order number, quantity received and unit price and from mechanic's requisition such data as date, vehicle number quantity issued and balance on hand, and posts to stock cards issuance of fuels and lubricants.
6. Maintains record of trucks out of service and reasons therefor, obtaining data from supervisors.
7. Complies data for and prepares reports as instructed.
8. Verifies entries on time cards and notifies superior of any irregularities.
9. Operates various office machines such as typewriter, adding machine and calculator.
10. Prepares requisitions for supplies.
11. Assists in the storage and issuance of tools, parts and supplies.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned. The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:
Requirements
1. BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD Q0301x
(0301-48XX) GENERAL CLERK, VMF
DOCUMENT DATE: November 3, 2012
FUNCTION:
Assists with, and performs a variety of clerical and routine administrative duties in a motor vehicle maintenance facility.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.
REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS: This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the position. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA, to include at least minimum competency for senior-qualified positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Applicants demonstrate these levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ratings are based on the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.1. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
2. Ability to read and understand instructions.
3. Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
4. Ability to operate office machines such as calculator, adding machine, duplicating machine, etc., if required.
5. Ability to analyze, explain, and apply laws, regulations, rulings, and procedures pertinent to the work to be performed.
6. Ability to work with others.
7. Ability to schedule work, either materials or people.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must demonstrate clerical and verbal abilities. This must be demonstrated by successful completion of Postal Service Test 710. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further information can be found at www.usps.com. SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
Location and commute
6771 WARNER AVE REAR, Huntington Beach, CA 92647.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: NC20260822-00061.