About this position
United States Postal Service External Publication for Job Posting 12346779 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 IA-NE-SD District
Job Posting Period
08/25/2026 - 08/31/2026
Job Title
POSTMASTER (PTPO)
Facility Location
PURDUM PO
84451 PURDUM AVE
PURDUM, NE 69157-9900
Selecting Official Contact: HOPE, ERICA NB12443305
Position Information
TITLE: POSTMASTER (PTPO)
GRADE: A-E Postmasters - 56
FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt
OCCUPATION CODE: 2301-0056
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday
HOURS: 08:20 A.M. to 03:20 P.M.
SALARY RANGE: 23.66 - 34.82 USD Hourly
FINANCE NUMBER: 307395
BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave. For this vacancy announcement, the Postal Service will be referring a set number of the highest-ranked eligible candidates for selection consideration. Persons Eligible to Apply All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United States. Applicants must be available for screening activities, including an interview. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position. If you are a military veteran, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy #4) to your application under the Veterans Preference tab.Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System. Applicants must be age 18 at the time of hire (or age 16 with a high school diploma). All applicants must apply on line at www.usps.com/employment to be considered for this employment opportunity. Paper or Emailed Applications for Employment will not be accepted in person or by email. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and background checks will be conveyed by email. Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list right away to allow correspondence, especially if you use SPAM blocking software, use a yahoo or gmail account, or use a work or military email address! @usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com NOTICE SCREENINGS REQUESTED: 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. Newly appointed EAS employees are subject to a 365 day probationary period. Applicants must demonstrate in writing the requirements listed on the announcement through a combination of education, training and experience. You may use both your Summary of Accomplishments and description of duties (under Work Experience) to address each of the requirements listed. Reimbursement of relocation expenses will NOT be authorized. Current career postal employees are not eligible to apply. 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 Provides window, box, and general delivery service. May provide supervision for city, rural and/or highway contract route service.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Operates a single unit postal facility providing limited window services, mail distribution, and dispatches. Opens and
closes the facility according to established procedures.
2. Adheres to approved programs and operates within established postal rules, laws and regulations. Resolves problems
that may occur during operations and escalates issues to Manager, Post Office Operations, when appropriate.
3. Ensures that proper safeguards are instituted for the welfare of customers and the protection of the mails.
4. Maintains files and records. Submits reports as assigned.5. Answers questions, provides guidance, and has regular contact with Postal customers.
6. Exercises protective care of accountable paper, monies, product inventory, schedules, and office supplies in accordance
to Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) guidelines.
7. Submits and monitors an operating budget.
8. Selects and trains an alternate to provide continuous supervision and operation of the office.
9. Provides for limited city, rural and/or highway contract route delivery service to local customers.
10. Exercises a normal regard for the safety of self and others.
11. May supervise one or more employees.
SUPERVISION
Manager, Post Office Operations. 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. Decision Making/Problem Solving. Ability to carry out operational plans and procedures within the framework of policy.
Ability to obtain and interpret relevant facts; analyze problems, complaints, and suggestions and take appropriate action or escalate, when necessary, to the Manager, Post Office Operations.
2. Planning and Scheduling of Work. Ability to plan operations over appropriate time periods, taking into account variations in
workload and available resources. Ability to adjust work activities and schedules to meet emergency operations.
3. Safety and Health. Knowledge of safety procedures needed to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained.
Knowledge of procedures and techniques established to avoid injuries to self, employees (if applicable), and customers. Knowledge of normal accident prevention measures and emergency procedures
4. Customer and Community Relations. Ability to conduct operations in an attitude of responsive service to customers. Ability
to present a favorable Postal Service image to the community. Ability to comprehend and communicate information, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of operating procedures and standards, postal rates and classes, and commonly encountered customer needs. Ability to sell ideas, positions, and recommendations to others. Ability to interact tactfully and relate well with others. 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
84451 Purdum Ave, Purdum, NE 69157.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: NC20260825-00002.