Real-Resumes for U.S. Postal Service Jobs Editor Anne McKinney
For many jobs in the postal service, applicants are expected to write special narrative statements, requirement factors, statements of qualifications, and supervisory evaluations which illustrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities. If you are looking for an entry-level job or a management position, you will find this book helpful. "If you want the most up-to-date and comprehensive book related to obtaining U.S. Postal Service employment, this title is excellent." - K. Bryson, reference librarian 1-885288-43-3 Price: $22.95 Enter quantity to cart
Table of Contents About the Government Jobs Series ix Facts about USPS employment x Employment requirements xi Compensation and benefits xii Career development opportunities xiii USPS internships xiv Selection process xv
PART ONE: the 171, 612, 2591, and federal resumes 17 The 171 18 The 612 30 The 2591 32 The federal resume and resumix 38 Application for Former Casual Employment Form 2591-C 50 Motor Vehicle Operator and Tractor-Trailer Operator Form 5999 52 Pre-Employment Screening Form 2181-A 54
PART TWO: About the U. S. Postal Form 991 and Statement of Qualifications 55 Requirement/Factor: Educational Accomplishment 61 Requirement/Factor: Training and Experience 62 Requirement/Factor: Other Pertinent Information 63 Requirement/Factor: Computer Education 67 Requirement/Factor: On-the-Job Training and Experience 68 Requirement/Factor: Other Pertinent Information 69 Requirement/Factor: Leadership 72 Requirement/Factor: Other Pertinent Information 73 Requirement/Factor: Decision Making/Problem Analysis 76 Requirement/Factor: Budget Operations 77 Requirement/Factor: Planning and Scheduling of Work 78 Requirement/Factor: Safety and Health 79 Requirement/Factor: Customer and Community Relations 80 Requirement/Factor: Labor Relations 81 Requirement/Factor: Equal Employment Opportunity 82 Requirement/Factor: Employee Development 83 The Form 991 84 Requirement/Factor: Personnel Training 86 Requirement/Factor: Personnel Supervision 87 Requirement/Factor: Decision Making/Problem Analysis 90 Requirement/Factor: Customer and Community Relations 91 Requirement/Factor: Planning and Scheduling of Work 92 Requirement/Factor: Safety and Health 93 The Form 991 94 Requirement/Factor: Oral Communications 96 Requirement/Factor: Leadership 97 Requirement/Factor: Human Relations 98 Requirement/Factor: Problem Analysis 99 Requirement/Factor: Decision Making 100 Requirement/Factor: Written Communications 101 Requirement/Factor: Mathematical Computations 102 Requirement/Factor: Safety 103 Requirement/Factor: Job Knowledge 104 Supervisory Evaluation for Initial-Level Supervisor Position 105 The Form 991 106 Requirement/Factor: Oral Communications 108 Requirement/Factor: Leadership 109 Requirement/Factor: Human Relations 110 Requirement/Factor: Problem Analysis 111 Requirement/Factor: Decision Making 112 Requirement/Factor: Written Communication 113 Requirement/Factor: Mathematical Computations 114 Requirement/Factor: Safety 115 Requirement/Factor: Job Knowledge 116 Requirement/Factor: Other Pertinent Information 117 Requirement/Factor: Oral Communications 118 Requirement/Factor: Leadership 119 Requirement/Factor: Human Relations 120 Requirement/Factor: Problem Analysis 121
PART THREE: More about KSAs and STARs 123 KSA: Oral Communication 124 KSA: Leadership 125 KSA: Human Relations 126 KSA: Problem Analysis 127 KSA: Decision Making 128 KSA: Written Communication 129 KSA: Mathematical Computations 130 KSA: Safety 131 KSA: Job Knowledge 131 KSA: Knowledge of Windows NT Server 132 KSA: Ability to Develop Standards 133 KSA: Ability to Provide Technical Leadership 134 KSA: Ability to Plan and Support Oracle Database 135 KSA: Ability to Meet Changing Requirements 135 KSA: Knowledge of Maintenance Support Issues 136 KSA: Ability to Manage Preventive Maintenance 137 KSA: Ability to Evaluate Maintenance Methods 138 KSA: Ability to Plan and Implement Logistics Support 139 KSA: Ability to Prepare Maintenance Contract Specifications 140 KSA: Ability to Manage Repair and Maintenance 141 KSA: Ability to Manage Maintenance Reporting 142 KSA: Ability to Manage the Work of People 143 KSA: Ability to Monitor and Take Correction Action 144 KSA: Ability to Evaluate Maintenance Performance 145 KSA: Knowledge of Electromechanical and Electronic Principles 146 KSA: Knowledge of Assembly and Repair 147 KSA: Knowledge of Operating Characteristics of Mail Processing Equipment 148 KSA: Ability to Use Electromechanical and Electronic Inspection and Measuring Tools 149 KSA: Ability to Evaluate Technical Information and Data 150 KSA: Ability to Review and Analyze Mail Processing Systems 151 KSA: Ability to Plan and Manage Multiple Projects 152 KSA: Ability to Prepare and Present Technical Reports 153 KSA in STAR format: Knowledge of Data Entry Operations 154 KSA in STAR format: Ability to Respond to Fluctuations in Workload 155 KSA in STAR format: Ability to Forecast Mail Volume 156 KSA in STAR format: Ability to Prepare and Interpret Reports 157 KSA in STAR format: Ability to Manage Others 158 KSA in STAR format: Ability to Establish and Maintain Effective Work Relationships 159 KSA in STAR format: Ability to Implement and Monitor Activities and Programs 160 KSA in STAR format: Ability to Communicate Effectively 161 KSA in STAR format: Oral Communications 162 KSA in STAR format: Leadership 163 KSA in STAR format: Human Relations 164 KSA in STAR format: Problem Analysis 165 KSA in STAR format: Decision Making 166 KSA in STAR format: Written Communication 167 KSA in STAR format: Mathematical Calculations 168 KSA in STAR format: Safety 169 KSA in STAR format: Job Knowledge 170
PART FOUR: The Art of Changing Jobs and Finding New Careers 171
PART FIVE: Resumes and Cover Letters for Job Hunting 185 Data Conversion Operator 186 Flat Sorter Operator 188 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 190 Mail Carrier 192 Mail Distribution and Window Clerk 194 Maintenance Manager 196 Personnel Administration Manager 198 Postal Clerk 200 Postal Clerk 202 Postal Detachment Chief 204 Postal Supervisor 206 Postal Supervisor 208 Postal Worker and Mail Handler 210 Supervisory Supply Specialist 212 Traffic Specialist 214 Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic 216 Volleyball Coach with Experience as a Postal Supervisor 218