POSTAL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (SEASONAL) Job

Vacancy No. 2612816679DHAF Department United States Army Installation Management Command
Salary $38,407.00 to $49,927.00 Grade 6 to 6
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/16/2025 Close Date 11/6/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
SHAPE, BelgiumAnsbach, GermanyBaumholder, GermanyGarmisch, Germany


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Please review the How to apply section.

Duties

  • Sell postage for various classes of mail and various mail services.
  • Advise patrons on domestic and international mail regulations, procedures, services, and fees, assists preparing appropriate forms for mailing items subject to customs examinations.
  • Inspect outgoing accountable mail for mailability and process for shipment in accordance with various Regulatory guidance’s.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Incumbent must be able to read, write, and speak the English Language fluently.
  • Must complete the Postal Service Center (PSC) training module with-in six (6) months of employment.
  • Annual leave will not normally be granted for the period of 1 November to 15 January except for emergencies.
  • Required to work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed.
  • Employee is held accountable for monetary imbalances when performing postal finance duties.
  • Incumbent must be able to obtain/maintain a military motor vehicle operator's license.
  • Must complete Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) handling and processing training prior to handling the mail.
  • As a Seasonal Over Hire, a Local Records/Background check is the only requirement from the local authorities of the host nation or command.
  • Incumbent is not authorized to receive or handle Registered Mail, materials or other items, which would require a security clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) Performing manual and/or automated processing of incoming and/or outgoing mail; 2) Operating a customer service window providing a variety of services that include financial transactions; 3) Completing administrative reports according to the guidelines established. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the Non-Competitive Temp/Term Appointment Authority to Meet Critical Hiring Needs in the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Multiple positions may be filed from this announcement.
  • Positions will be filled in various geographic locations.
  • Seasonal appointment NTE 90 DAYS.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
  • For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their 2-page resume, and if applicable, the four years of education transcripts to: USARMY Wiesbaden ID-Europe Mailbox G1 CPD: usarmy.wiesbaden.id-europe.mbx.g1-cpd@army.mil

EMAIL APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME AND PREFERRED LOCATION IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/06/2025 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

IMCOM EUROPE
Address
JD-W6E9AA US ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT CMD
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE 09096
US

Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

Additional Locations

  • Grafenwohr, Germany
  • Hohenfels, Germany
  • Kaiserslautern, Germany
  • Landstuhl, Germany
  • Sembach, Germany
  • Stuttgart, Germany
  • Vilseck, Germany
  • Wiesbaden, Germany
  • Camp Darby, Italy
  • Vicenza, Italy
  • Kosovo
  • Brunssum, Netherlands
  • Poznan, Poland
  • Romania


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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