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1. 21 OM M r 24 zii 25 5 5 Special Skills Associations essem 26 5 6 Summary of Accomplishments 27 1 28 5 8 Data 29 5 9 wa ua 30 6 0 Searching TOF JODS n 31 TT I T D DEI TT TS 32 Full TORE Seal 33 6 3 Search Criteria for Employment 33 6 4 General Search nennen enhn 34 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 6 5 Making Sense of Your Search 35 7 0 Strategy for Summary of Accomplishments 38 8 0 Applying for a Specific 40 9 1 How to Read the JOD POSUNG REDE UL CAR 40 gt usen dees dened 40 81 2 JOD POSTING Ete EA ER ERE E dU MEME 40 JOO CIES SN 40 6 124 Fac Hity E IUUD 40 5 1 5 POSITION InformmatlOD
2. 44 Figure 51 Method of Internet Access tab 45 Figure 52 Summary of Accomplishments tab 45 Figure 53 Data Overview 46 Figure 54 taD 47 Figure 55 Verifying 47 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 1 0 Preface The eCareer system offers all USPS employees a state of the art application to handle all of their job bidding needs This web based application can be accessed from anywhere in the world and is accessible around the clock It is hoped that this guide will make the transition from a paper PS Form 991 to the electronic eCareer application as smooth as possible This manual is intended for use by all employees of the USPS Since the paper 991 is now obsolete all job applications for EAS positions must be submitted via eCareer 2 0 Before you begin In order to access the eCareer system the user must have a valid employee identification number EIN and Postal Personal Identification Number PIN The EIN can be found at the top of any paystub and the PIN is a 4 digit number that was set up during orientation In case of a forgotten PIN there are several ways to retrieve or reset it 1 Call the PostalEASE hotline at 1 877 477 3273 Follow th
3. a Management Purchasing MD NC55284357 ee U5A mo POSTMASTER EAS 22 DENTON TX NC55269002 10 06 2009 USA No Service Delivery of 6 Figure 47 Applying for a job from the results page 42 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 2 Alternatively click on the link in the Job Posting column to display the information about the job Click the Apply button PROG MGR BUS SYS DEVELOP CONTRCTS EAS 25 WASHINGTON DC NC55265225 Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs gt PROG MGR BUS SYS DEVELOP CONTRCTS EAS 25 WASHINGTON DC NC55285225 You can apply for the selected job posting or go back to the search results B amp 2 55 MI E fr 3 After completing Step 1 or Step 2 above the Application Wizard United States Postal Service Internal Publication of Job Posting 55285225 Branch Information Technology Job Posting Period 10 06 2008 10 21 2009 Job Title 0342 0005 PROG MGR BUS SYS DEVELOP CONTRCTS EAS 25 WASHINGTON DC Facility Location TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER U S POSTAL SERVICE HEADQUARTERS 475 L ENFANT PLAZA SW WASHINGTON DC 20260 1500 Figure 48 Applying for a job from the job posting This is the recommended method of applying since it is easy to see which job is being applied for will start 43 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 8 2 1 Application Wizard Application Wizar
4. 33 H Hierarchy 32 Home tab 11 How to Apply 40 41 I Internal vaa 12 J JOD POSUNG bir EIE 35 39 42 JOO TING cacanaeatiesisiaratensectieaiaeecatennenenes 39 48 eCareer User Manual K CENE UN 26 38 44 L TRE EET T 9 10 50 RTT TO 32 Method of Internet Access 44 ses xe ties 24 My Life tab 11 12 N navigation bar 15 35 36 46 P Personal Pages 13 14 19 30 46 personal 5 14 Persons Eligible to Apply 40 Position Information 39 Q Qualifications Requirements 40 R References 43 50 S Search Criteria for Employment Opportunities oorr 32 Search for Jobs 14 34 35 36 Search Queries 31 Search 34 Setting up an initial profile 19 43 Special Skills Associations 25 STAR technique 37 Summary of Accomplishments 26 37 44 T ta Da sea A 19 Table of Contents 1 Table of Figures 3 Pone IT c
5. 40 OI o Persons Bligible to AD DIY od o a ea 41 S17 Fubctonal PU DOSG 41 8 1 8 Qualifications Requirements sees 41 6 1 9 HOW nonis 41 8 2 HOW to ADDIV TOr a A EUM ESAE 42 S 2L 44 48 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual Table of Figures Figure 1 The blue homepage hh 7 2 My TNC Pas duse exa tea Exe data lex wa P rau a ona n ant est anion 8 3 Log 9 Figure 4 eCareer Intermediate 9 Figure 5 The liteblue login screen Hn 10 Figure 6 The liteblue homepage cernere m mmmmmmmmmnnnn 11 Figure 7 Home tab eCareer links 12 Figure 8 My Life tab eCareer link 13 Figure 9 eCareer Interim Page 14 Figure 10 Personal Pages ccssseeeee nennen nnnm ann 14 Figure 11 Career Opportunities 15 Figure 12 Search for Jobs main page 15 ce NE DEO 16 Figu
6. Resources MGR LABOR RELATIONS EAS 22 MINNEAPOLIS MM NCS3S5211848 10 06 2009 USA Vo EH MGR HRSS PROCESS amp HR LINE OF BUS 02 WASHINGTON DC em Human Resources NES 09 29 2009 USA Mo m Customer Relations PRICING ANALYST EAS 23 WASHINGTON DC NC55226427 09 29 2009 USA m Custamer Relations RETAIL SPECIALIST EAS 16 WEST COLUMBIA SC NC3552285352 09 29 2009 USA Page 1 of 6 Add to Favorites Delete from Favorites Figure 41 Search for Jobs results page The results can be sorted in ascending descending order using the arrows in each column Any job posting can also be added to or removed from the favorites by highlighting it and clicking Add to Favorites Delete from Favorites Clicking on the Apply Display Application button starts the Application Wizard for that job This is covered in the Applying for a Specific Vacancy section 35 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual To view the details about a specific job click the link in the Job Posting column A sample job posting is shown in Figure 42 NETWORK OPERATIONS ANALYST EAS 21 SAN DIEGO NC55198613 Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs gt NETWORK OPERATIONS ANALYST EAS 21 SAN DIEGO CA 55198613 You can apply for the selected job posting or go back to the search results BBS Geer eer Har lz United States Postal Service Internal Publication of Job Posting 55198613 Branch Pacific Area Office
7. 24 W Work Experience 20 21 United States Postal Service January 2010
8. 1 Communication sts zi 2 Education a 15 Special Skills Associations gt What is your work history List your current and previous positions details 30 days or longer for the past 15 years Use the description to provide an overview of your duties 1500 Character Limit Additional work experience can be included in the Summary of Accomplishments Work Experience N Start Date Date Employer mi 08 01 2009 Open USPS Toledo MPO mi 09 01 2007 07 31 2009 USPS Lima P amp DF 01 06 2007 07 31 2009 USPS Lima P amp DF mi 05 15 2004 01 05 2007 USPS Findlay Post Office mi 08 23 2003 05 14 2004 USPS Findlay Post Office 08 09 2003 05 14 2004 USPS Findlay Post Office mi 03 02 2002 04 12 2002 USPS Findlay Post Office mi 09 08 2001 08 22 2003 USPS Findlay Post Office mi 08 28 1999 09 07 2001 USPS Harrod Post Office Pase jeti Figure 21 Work Experience tab City Toledo Lima Lima Findlay Findlay Findlay Findlay Findlay Harrod Country USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Job Title Information Systems Specialist A Manager Distribution Operations Supervisor Distribution Operations Supervisor Customer Services FTR Letter Carrier Technician A Supervisor Customer Services A Supervisor Customer Services PTF Letter Carrier PTF Distribution Clerk In the Work Experience tab list all prior Postal positions including any detail assignment
9. 4 Training Summary of Accomplishments E What are your Special Skills Associations You have the option of providing a list of your special skills and associations 2000 Character Limit SPECIAL SKILLS I am very proficient in several common Windows applications such as Microsoft Word Visio Excel PowerPoint and Outlook Typing 50 words per minute I have had Top Secret SCI security clearance since Mar 2007 My duties in the Air National Guard require me to work around classified documents regularly I am currently enrolled in and Network certification courses through the Air Force I have completed the course work and am preparing to take the exams ORGANIZATIONS Member of National Association of Postal Supervisors NAPS since 2004 Member of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States EANGUS since 2007 Figure 28 Special Skills Associations tab The Special Skills Associations tab consists of a single text box with a 2000 character limit Include any software proficiencies such as Microsoft Office Oracle or Remedy Also include any professional organizations that you are a member of and any other information that may be pertinent to the job application Complete all of the required fields shown in Figure 28 and click Save 26 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 5 6 Summary of Accomplishments Candidate Profile Personal
10. m POSTMASTER EAS 13 OTTOVILLE OH NC54318388 06 26 2009 Selected m POSTMASTER EAS 20 DELPHOS OH NC54285625 06 29 2009 Not Selected Mot selected by Selecting Official Page 1 Continue Display Application Delete Withdraw Figure 55 Verifying the application Not selected by Selecting Official Congratulations The job application process for the USPS is now complete Hopefully this guide has proven helpful contact your local District Human Resources Specialist for additional help using eCareer 47 United States Postal Service Index A Application Wizard 34 42 43 16 46 Applying for a Specific Vacancy 34 39 Attachments sdb dap raura dus 27 B T 39 C Candidate Profile 17 18 19 22 37 Career Opportunities Section 14 Communication Data 19 Contract TD acu QUE ROV EUN CEDE 32 D Data Overview 18 28 45 E EdUCAUON mE Me 23 F Facility Location 39 CR TIT TT 15 34 Finalize Application 45 46 Finalize Profile 29 Full Text Search 32 Functional 32 Functional 40 General Search Settings
11. A e Search for Jobs Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs Are you looking for a new challenge at our company You can find a large number of employment opportunities in our database so go ahead and take a look at our vacancies 5 5 h Start Search Notes on Search Search Query Select Search Query Search for Search Method word OR Figure 12 Search for Jobs main page 15 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 4 1 2 Favorites When you find a job that you want to be able to find again quickly add it to the list of Favorites Click on the Favorites link to see all of the current saved job listings From this page you can view edit any of your saved job listings or remove them from the Favorites page A 1 EGET EE 7 URS Cy ext Favorites Personal Pages gt Favorites Do you want to apply for one of the bookmarked job postings On this page you can see all the vacancies you bookmarked as interesting during the search Favorites Functional Area Job Posting 5 Published Country Application from SUPV MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS EAS 17 COLUMBUS OH 09 29 2009 USA NC55185119 Information Technology PROG MGR BUS SYS DEVELOP CONTRCTS EAS 25 WASHINGTON DC NC55285225 10 06 2009 USA Page ilofi Apply Display Application Never use the Back button on the browser to go ba
12. Job Posting Period 09 29 2009 10 14 2009 Job Title 2330 0045 NETWORK OPERATIONS ANALYST EAS 21 SAN DIEGO CA Facility Location PACIFIC AREA OFFICE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK OPS 11255 RANCHO CARMEL DR SAN DIEGO CA 92197 9650 Position Information TITLE NETWORK OPFRATIONS YST Figure 42 Job Posting Y To get back to the search results do not hit the back button Instead click the Search for Jobs link in the navigation bar NETWORK OPERATIONS ANALYST EAS 21 SAN DIEGO CA NC55198613 Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs gt NETWORK OPERATIONS ANALYST EAS 21 SAN DIEGO NC55198613 Figure 43 Navigation bar 36 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual After clicking the Search for Jobs link on the navigation bar the search results are again displayed Notice that the selected job is still highlighted In order to look at a different job posting the current job must be deselected by clicking in the gray box in the left column Search for Jobs Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs Are you looking for a new challenge at our company You can find a large number of employment opportunities in our database so go ahead and take a look at our vacancies Search Criteria m Search Result 57 Hits Functional Area Job Posting Published Country Favorite Processing USA MGR DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS EAS 19 BELLMAWR NJ NC55202118 09 29 2009 Distribution S
13. You can add employment opportunities that interest you to your favorites You can also apply for jobs directly online Search for Jobs Favorites Applications You can tailor your pages to suit your personal requirements This includes defining your preferred date format decimal display the language you prefer to work in and the display format for data overviews Personal Settings Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job Candidate Profile Data Overview Figure 10 Personal Pages 14 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 4 0 Personal Pages The Personal Pages page is the main page of the eCareer system From this page the user can change personal settings access the profile search for jobs and maintain current job applications and favorites 4 1 Career Opportunities Section The system assists you in your job search You can add employment opportunities that interest you to your favorites You can m also for jobs directly online 9 search for Jobs Favorites Applications Figure 11 Career Opportunities 4 1 1 Search for Jobs This section allows users to search for any available EAS job that is currently posted A detailed explanation of this section is located in the Searching for Jobs section Figure 12 shows the main search page 3 EL EI aS FONS a
14. Account Access Check Rates of Return m M Calculators TSP Forms and Publications M TSP Information Contribution election via PostalEASE Sign Up Change TSP TSP Catch Up Contributions Link to health care plans by state Figure 8 My Life tab eCareer link 13 eCareer User Manual UNITED STATES Ba POSTAL SERVICE Contact LiteBlue Help usps com Ss Tue Saturday October 10 Monthly Planning Calendar Contains pay periods pay dates and holidays FY 09 Monthly Planning Schedule pdf excel FY 08 Monthly Planning Schedule pdf excel Other Calendars FY 09 Fiscal Year Pay Period pdf excel FY 08 Fiscal Year Pay Period pdf excel M National Vacancy Announcement Schedule excel Internal Jobs Looking for Internal positions Here s where you ll find the most recent Internal Job Announcements eCareer 4 elob Bidding dune Want to bid on line Want to see what craft jobs are available for you in your bid cluster Just click eJob Bidding 7 days a week M Go To elob Bidding craft gt lt United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 5 Click the Search and or Apply for EAS Jobs link Welcome to the UNITED STATES United States Postal Service Extranet POSTAL SERVICE s Off L eCareer Interim Page Welcome to Contact LiteBlue Hel
15. Postal Service of p Mk the future will remain relevant 8 meeting the changing needs of the people it serves and TY reflecting the demands of the Mm marketplace PMG Jack Potter said yesterday in a speech at the National Press Club in Washington DC PRESS Click here to read Potter s speech And click here to see a video of the speech Full Story CUSTOMER FOCUS BUSINESS FOCUS EMPLOYEE FOCUS Link Online News Archive usps news link Did You Know Archive Hot Topics 2009 Early Out Incentive Option Updated 10 07 09 Voluntary Early Retirement Updated 10 9 09 Coping with Work Life Changes Updated 8 28 09 Corporate Focus Annual Report 2008 Comprehensive Statement 2008 United States Postal Service Extranet My Life Inside USPS UNITED STATES Ba POSTAL SERVICE Contact LiteBlue Help usps com Saturday October 10 2009 Employee Resources 2009 Early Qut Incentive Option updated 10 7 09 USPS negotiates with unions for one time incentive Goto Early Out Incentive website Open Season Benefits Elections Goto Guide to Open Season Benefit Elections Other Benefits and Payroll Elections Information for all other benefit and payrall programs other than Open Season elections can be found this site and can be made anytime during the year M Go to Guide to Benefit and Payroll Elections Voluntary Early Re
16. correspondence If you are an EAS employee with a USPS GOV email address do not change the email address that is pre populated on this tab If your address or phone number is incorrect you can change them by doing one of the following ACE users may log onto the Blue page in the upper left corner go to the My Life tab and under My Profile click the link Make the changes using the Personnel kiosks if there is one in your work location Send PS Form 1216 Employees Current Mailing Address to the HR Shared Service Center HRSSC Call the HRSSC at 1 877 477 3273 Option 5 E Mail E Mail Michael W Conrad amp usps gov __ Telephone Primary Phone 419 6486006 Mailing Address street PO BOX 14 Street Continued Country USA Region Ohio City Harrod Postal Code 45850 0014 Save Figure 17 Candidate Profile 18 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 4 2 2 Data Overview This feature compiles all of the information that has been entered in the Candidate Profile into a single printable document This will be the final document that the selecting official will use to determine the suitability of each candidate for the job It is vital that the information contained in the Data Overview is reviewed thoroughly before any application is submitted After clicking the Data Overview link be patient while the page loads the system could take a few minutes to compile all of the dat
17. page in the upper left corner go to the My Life tab and under My Profile click the link the changes using the Personnel kiosks if there is in your work location Send PS Form 1216 Employees Current Mailing Address to the HR Shared Service Center HRSSC Call the HRSSC at 1 877 477 3273 Option 5 E Mail E Mail Michael W ConradQusps gov Telephone Primary Phone 419 6486006 Mailing Address street PO BOX 14 Street Continued Country USA Region Ohio city Harrod Postal Code 45850 0014 Figure 19 Candidate Profile Review the pre populated personal data on the Communication Data tab for accuracy This data comes from each user s personnel records it can only be changed by following one of the listed bullet items on the page If any changes are made click the Save button The tab bar shown in Figure 20 can be used to navigate to any section of the profile at any time Make sure to save any changes before moving to a new tab candidate Protie x Communication Data K S Special Skills Associations zi Figure 20 Tab bar 20 United States Postal Service 5 2 Work Experience Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job Communication Data eCareer User Manual candidate Profile
18. 10 eTravel Oct 16 PMG Jack Potter yesterday announced the Postal Find It Service will not increase prices for market dominant products 2009 Early Out Incentive Option Forms in calendar year 2010 This includes pricing for First Class Updated 10 7 09 IT Self Help Mail Standard Mail periodicals and single piece Parcel Post Organization Changes MTSC There will be no exigent price increase for these products Updated 10 13 09 a Office Voluntary Early Retirement ew dia NPA That decision Potter wrote in his Oct 15 message to Updated 10 9 09 _ C UNT customers was made to address business client concerns Open Season Benefits Election PolicyNet regarding mailing costs for 2010 and speculation that postal Der and Payroll rices could increase by as much as 10 percent PostalEASE P y P Combined Federal Campaign Postal Explorer CFC m PDostalOne Full Story eIdeas PostalPEOPLE Employee Self Service Safety and Employee Assist Program puyran nerea TEN ae ME Factiva NewsPages esources sps i ink On ine News Archive 2 ibl news link Did You Know Archive Ai E Werk Orange nent WebEIS Labor Relations Pay For Performance Hot Topics Postal Bulletin Home Favorites travelhelp Log On to customize your favorite links on the home page Hispanic Heritage Communications Kit Updated 9 29 09 More HR Information 2009 Early O
19. HLER OH 54299952 POSTMASTER EAS 13 OTTOVILLE OH NC54318388 E POSTMASTER EAS 20 DELPHOS OH NC54285625 In Process Offer Phase 06 30 2009 In Process 06 26 2009 Not Selected 06 29 2009 Not Selected Selection Vacancy Announcement Canceled Not selected by Selecting Official Not selected by Selecting Official Figure 15 Applications page 17 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 4 2 Candidate Profile Section Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job Candidate Profile Data Overview Figure 16 Candidate Profile 4 2 1 Candidate Profile This is arguably the most important section of the entire eCareer application This section contains all of the personal education and work experience information about each candidate It is critical that each section is filled out completely and accurately The information contained in this section is attached to every application and is used to determine which applicants will receive an interview make it count Ext Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job Candidate Profile 1 2 Work Experience 22 5 i Please provide an email address to receive eCareer
20. Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job Candidate Profile 6 7 atachments 8 Data Overview 9 Finalize Profle 8 Special Skills Associations What can you tell us about your qualifications Provide a description of your qualifications and accomplishments demonstrating you possess each of the requirements stated on the job posting These accomplishments may have occurred in various settings 6000 Character Limit My background of supervision both in distribution operations and customer service has given me a strong foundation with which to build on In my current position as a distribution operations supervisor I encounter situations that require an immediate decision to be made in order to meet processing and dispatch timelines For example when a machine breaks down I must take action in order to complete the work on time The mail must be processed either on a different machine and or in a different manner either way it must be processed This usually involves moving personnel from one operation to another and collaborating with the employees to figure out the best way to finish on time Getting the mail processed and out the door on time is critical to successful E operations on Tour 1 and at downstream facilities However nothing is more important than the safety of employees Itake sa
21. S gt POSTMASTER EAS 21 BURLINGTON NJ NC55204803 09 29 2009 USA No Service Delivery Y x n Sind gm MGR BUSINESS MAIL ENTRY EAS 20 BIRMINGHAM MI NC55207326 09 29 2009 USA No gt POSTMASTER EAS 21 BLUE ISLAND IL NC55207348 09 29 2009 USA No Service Delivery a Human Resources 10 06 2009 USA No Human Resources MGR LABOR RELATIONS EAS 22 MINNEAPOLIS MM NC55211848 10 06 2009 USA No lt GR O WAS 7 Bl ducks ee MGR HRSS PROCESS amp HR LINE OF BUS 02 WASHINGTON DC 09 29 2009 USA NC55214185 Customer Relations PRICING ANALYST EAS 23 WASHINGTON DC NC55226427 09 29 2009 USA No Customer Relations RETAIL SPECIALIST EAS 16 WEST COLUMBIA SC NC55228552 09 29 2009 USA No Page 1jof6 Figure 44 Highlighted job in search results Scroll through the different pages by clicking the up or down arrows or return to the main search page by clicking the Return to Search button located in the bottom navigation section Figure 45 Pame Add to Favorites Delete from Favorites Figure 45 Bottom navigation section 3 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 7 0 Strategy for Summary of Accomplishments The summary of accomplishments is the chance to tell the selecting official why you are the best candidate for the job It is recommended that you prepare the narrativ
22. S DEVELOP CONTRCTS EAS 25 WASHINGTON DC NC55285225 ee You can now submit your application If you are ready to submit your application you must click on the SUBMIT button below A confirmation message Your application was sent successfully will be displayed Figure 54 Finalize Application tab Verify that the application was submitted by clicking Personal Pages in the navigation bar Click Applications to view all previous and current applications Applications Personal Pages gt Applications Do you want to see an overview of your applications up to now These are your applications to date You can check the status and withdraw or delete applications You can resubmit a withdrawn application as long as the posting is still open Questions about an Ineligible or Not Minimally Qualified status can be directed to the HR Shared Service Center Questions about a Recommended status can be directed to the Review Committee chairperson or a Not Selected status to the selecting official Number of Applications 7 N Job Posting pace Status Process Step Additional Information Ma MRSS PROCESS A HR LINE OF BUS 02 ore Application Entry m 5 EAS 23 WASHINGTON DC Draft Hobo g INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST EAS 18 06 29 2009 In Process Offer Phase m POSTMASTER EAS 16 DESHLER NC 54298852 06 30 2009 In Process Selection Vacancy Announcement Canceled fi i c e Le
23. States Postal Service Extranet HIER Home My Money My Benefits Benefits Management Financial Education Employee Benefits Research Institute MyMoney gov Social Security OPM Employment and Benefits OPM Health and Life Insurance Money Management Commuter Program Credit Union Combined Federal Campaign Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account FSA OPM Voluntary Contributions Retirement Plan Payroll Allotments Payroll Federal W4 eTravel Net to Bank Savings Bonds Employee Resources Employee Assistance Program Postal Employee Relief Fund enterprise Leave Request Application Request leave associated with an unscheduled absence due to a nan job related injury illness or personal emergency Be sure to write down your confirmation number My Life Inside USPS Beneficiary Forms Dental and Vision Employee Labor Relations Manual ELM Federal Employees Health Benefits FEHB Information FEHB PostalEASE Life Insurance FEGLI Long Term Care OPM Retirement Guidelines Retirement Seminar Online Uniform Program PostalPeople pn lus i Visit our site for News and Vacancy Announcements Health Care Providers Postal Life The Choice is Yours Access your health plan provider and research other plans Search and compare health care plans Thrift Savings Plan TSP Account information fund investment elections and publications B
24. a from the profile Data Overview Personal Pages gt Data Overview Geer Mar United States Postal Service Candidate Overview i Michael W Conrad PO BOX 14 HARROD OH 45850 0014 USA 4196486006 Michael W Conrad usps gov Position 95200482 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST Work Experience USPS Toledo MPO Information Systems Specialist 08 01 2009 Open Toledo Ohio USA Information Technology Description Fill Position Type Postal Position Grade EAS 19 USPS Lima P amp DF A Manager Distribution Operations Figure 18 Data Overview 19 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 5 0 Setting up an initial profile In order to apply for any EAS job you must first set up your candidate profile From the Personal Pages page click on Candidate Profile 5 1 Communication Data Ext Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job candidate Profile 5 Special Skills Associations amp gt Co Please provide an email address to receive eCareer correspondence If you are an EAS employee with a USPS GOV email address do not change the email address that is pre populated on this tab If your address or phone number is incorrect you can change them by doing one of the following ACE users may log onto the Blue
25. al Service eCareer User Manual 5 4 Training Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job candidate Profile 1 Communication Data 1 3 Educstion a What training courses have you participated in List your most recent and relevant training 15 years maximum Ensure to provide the timeframe training facility and course name Additional relevant training can be included in the Summary of Accomplishments section Training N Start Date Date 5 Name of Training Facility Course Name mi 04 27 2009 05 07 2009 Self study Postmaster Training Level A 16 mi 05 14 2009 05 14 2009 Online course IT Security in a Wired World 04 20 2009 05 01 2009 Online course DOIS for End Users mi 10 30 2008 10 30 2008 Online course Resolving Union Information and Weingarten Req Ei 08 20 2008 08 20 2008 Online course Personnel Selection Methods mi 02 25 2008 02 29 2008 Lima P amp DF Interviewer Training mi 10 09 2006 10 09 2006 Online course Rural Carrier Timekeeping mi 01 26 2004 05 14 2004 Toledo PEDC Associate Supervisor Program 01 30 2007 05 01 2007 Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi MS Communications Computer Systems Operations 12 13 2006 01 29 2007 Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio TX Basic Military Training _ jof2 Figure 26 Training tab Li
26. ary of accomplishments E E Attachments Summary of Accomplishments E Questionnaire Please complete the following question From where are you currently accessing the internet No entry Home C Family Friends Library C School C Work Other Public Access C Other Figure 51 Method of Internet Access tab On the Summary of Accomplishments tab enter the narrative that addresses the KSA s for the job posting Application Wizard Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs gt Application Wizard You are applying for the following vacancy Job Posting PROG MGR BUS SYS DEVELOP CONTRCTS EAS 25 WASHINGTON DC NC55285225 Application wizard 6 Special Skils Associations 1 Attachments nanne Method of Internet Access Data Overview J What can you tell us about your qualifications Provide a description of your qualifications and accomplishments demonstrating you possess each of the requirements stated on the job posting These accomplishments may have occurred in various settings 6000 Character Limit My background of supervision both in distribution operations and customer service has given me a a strong foundation with which to build on In my current position as a distribution operations supervisor I encounter situations that require an immediate decision to be made in order to meet processing and dispatch timelines For example when a machine breaks down I must take action in order to complet
27. ck to a previous page in the eCareer application Always utilize the navigation bar shown in Figure 14 Using the Back button will produce undesired results when using certain features in the eCareer system Figure 13 Favorites page Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs gt PROG MGR BUS SYS DEVELOP CONTRCTS EAS 25 WASHINGTON DC NC55285225 Figure 14 Navigation bar 16 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 4 1 3 Applications All of your current and previous applications are listed in this section The date and status of each application can be seen here There is also an option to review and delete withdraw any application Applications Personal Pages gt Applications Do you want to see an overview of your applications up to now These are your applications to date You can check the status and withdraw or delete applications You can resubmit a withdrawn application as long as the posting is still open Questions about an Ineligible or Not Minimally Qualified status can be directed to the HR Shared Service Center Questions about a Not Recommended status can be directed to the Review Committee chairperson or a Not Selected status to the selecting official Number of Applications 4 Dateof 2 N Job Posting Application 4b Status Process Step 4 Additional Information 4b INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST EAS 19 TOLEDO OH NC54391352 06 29 2009 Hj POSTMASTER EAS 16 DES
28. cuments here Data Attachment Type Select Language English File Document Title Figure 31 Adding a new Attachment 28 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 5 8 Data Overview Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job candidate Profile 6 Summary of Accomplishments amp 7 Attachments 9 Finalize Profle p 4 Finalize Profile J Ua e Si 5 amp 102 Find United States Postal Service Candidate Overview Michael W Conrad PO BOX 14 HARROD OH 45850 0014 USA 4196486006 Michael W Conrad usps gov Position 95200482 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST Work Experience USPS Toledo MPO Information Systems Specialist 08 01 2009 Open Toledo Ohio USA Information Technology Description Fill Position Type Postal 7 Position Grade EAS 19 Figure 32 Data Overview tab After clicking the Data Overview tab allow up to 2 minutes for the form to populate All of the information from the profile will be compiled into a PDF file that can be printed or saved This is the document that will be used by the selecting official to determine suitability for the job Ensure that all of the information is accurate and complete 29 United States Postal S
29. d Personal Pages gt Search far Jobs gt Application Wizard You are applying for the following vacancy Job Posting PROG MGR BUS SYS DEVELOP CONTRCTS EAS 25 WASHINGTON DC NC55285225 Application wizard 1 ESS 2 communication Data 1 5 Training ouais Communication Data Notes on the Application Wizard the following pages you can apply for the vacancy you have selected The application wizard guides you through all topics in this process step by step In the Application Wizard s menu the yellow arrow shows you where you currently are and the green checkmark where you have already stored data The resume you created with the Candidate Profile will be part of your application Therefore you should review it to be certain that it is complete and up to date and communicates the information that you want the review committee to know about you We may require additional information from you In this case complete the questionnaires contained in the menu You cannot submit your application without answering the mandatory questions After you have entered all the necessary data you can submit your application long as you have not yet submitted your application you can exit the application wizard at any time and continue with your application later Your application is visible to us only after you have submitted it Figure 49 Application Wizard Follow the same steps in the Setting up an initial profile sect
30. e entry Profile information can be edited at any time so don t worry about making it perfect during the initial setup When there is sufficient information in all of the required fields click Save 22 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual To edit any entry in the Candidate Profile select it from the list by clicking in the gray box in the leftmost column This will highlight the entry in orange as shown in Figure 23 Click the Edit button to make changes to the entry Click the gray box again to deselect the entry Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job candidate Profile 1 Communication Data 2 Education 1 5 SpecialSkills Associations 4 7 4 Education J What is your work history List your current and previous positions details 30 days or longer for the past 15 years Use the description to provide an overview of your duties 1500 Character Limit Additional work experience can be included in the Summary of Accomplishments Work Experience N Start Date End Date Employer City Country Job Title 08 01 2009 Open USPS Toledo MPO Toledo USA Information Systems Specialist 09 01 2007 07 31 2009 USPS Lima P amp DF Lima USA A Manager Distribution Operations E 0108 2007 07 31 2009 USPS Lima PBDE Supervisor Distribution Operat
31. e in a word processing application such as Microsoft Word prior to inputting the data into the Summary of Accomplishments section of your Candidate Profile Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job candidate Profile c 7 Attachments 8 Data Overview 9 Finalize Profile Special Skills Associations E What can you tell us about your qualifications Provide a description of your qualifications and accomplishments demonstrating you possess each of the requirements stated on the job posting These accomplishments may have occurred in various settings 6000 Character Limit My background of supervision both in distribution operations and customer service has given me a strong foundation with which to build on In my current position as a distribution operations supervisor I encounter situations that require an immediate decision to be made in order to meet processing and dispatch timelines For example when a machine breaks down I must take action in order to complete the work on time The mail must be processed either on a different machine and or in a different manner either way it must be processed This usually involves moving personnel from one operation to another and collaborating with the employees to figure out the best way to finish on time Ge
32. e prompts to have the PIN mailed to your address of record 2 Go to www liteblue usps gov and click on the Forget Your PIN link Follow the instructions to change your PIN instantly 3 If you have access to a self service kiosk click on Employee Self Service and then click on PostalEASE Follow the instructions to reset your PIN Once the EIN and PIN are ready the eCareer application can be accessed It is recommended that some basic information is also available such as previous employment education records and details about past training Alternatively have a copy of your most recent PS Form 991 on hand as a reference This guide only shows references to the Internet Explorer browser as it is the only supported browser for the USPS However the eCareer application will run with other browsers such as Mozilla Firefox and Opera but the screenshots may not match what is shown in this guide United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 3 0 Getting to eCareer 3 1 From the Postal network 1 Open a new Internet Explorer window The default home page is shown in Figure 1 Welcome to the UNITED STATES United States Postal Service Intranet POSTAL SERVICE s Log On Search Contact Blue Help usps com BENE 3 m min Sunday October 18 2009 Essential Links eed TO HELP GROW THE MAIL ee eLearning PMG ANNOUNCES NO PRICE INCREASE FOR MARKET ePassword Reset DOMINANT PRODUCTS IN 20
33. e the work on time The mail must be processed either on a different machine and or in a different manner either way it must be processed This usually involves moving personnel from one operation to another and collaborating with the employees to figure out the best way to finish on time Getting the mail processed and out the door on time is critical to successful operations on Tour 1 and at downstream facilities However nothing is more important than the safety of employees Itake safety very seriously by ensuring that all employees receive at least weekly safety talks and videos and by monitoring performance on a daily basis When I see a potential hazard I always ensure that it is properly handled and when it is an employee performing his or her job in an unsafe manner I let them know what they are doing wrong how the potential hazard could harm them or others and how to correct the hazard Another important aspect of my current position is proper planning and scheduling of work It is vital that work hours are in line with the workload both at specific times during the tour and in the longer term such as weekly and yearly During FY 2006 as a customer service supervisor in Findlay OH I was responsible for the management of the function 4 clerks Through the use of proper scheduling and matching work hours to workload function 4 work hours came 0 296 below Plan and Figure 52 Summary of Accomplishme
34. e to show what you have accomplished S T Situation or Task what situation or task did you encounter that required action e A Action what specific action did you take to resolve the issue e Result what was the result The STAR technique should be used in narrative form not necessarily listed with S T A and R bullets 38 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual Keep in mind that the situations or tasks could have been encountered an almost any point in your life Don t limit yourself to strictly Postal examples For instance Ability to prepare and manage a budget including controlling costs within budget allocations may be met by controlling your household budget giving specific examples of how you were in charge of the budget and what the results were Be creative but stay on task Remember to also use an active tone in the narrative statements For example don t say that your duties included adhering to safety regulations but rather I maintained a safe work environment by conducting weekly safety talks and taking a proactive approach to accident prevention reducing the number of accidents last year by 33 Make each accomplishment show that you are the person responsible for the result It is recommended that you keep a separate document for each job title that you may bid on in the future For instance keep a summary of accomplishments that is valid for any Postmaster job and al
35. eCareer User Manual UNITED STATES Bad POSTAL SERVICE Michael Conrad United States Postal Service January 2010 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual Table of Contents PDC OF m UTIMS 4 PrI aC a 6 2 0 Before you begin eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenennnnnnnnnnnhnnnmeenna nnne aaa anna 6 3 0 Getting to DS VIUERE 7 3 1 From the Postal network sese mmn 7 3 2 From any computer not on the Postal network 10 4 0 Personal Pages ciccccceccsscccsenccececscccusneneeeensecuennnterensecauseatersesssauens 15 4 1 Career Opportunities Section 15 1 Search TOr JODS 15 ANNA Mav ONICCS 16 2 155 POD WC AU ONS SR 17 4 2 Candidate Profile 18 4 2 1 Candidate Profile 18 4 2 2 Data Overview usen 19 5 0 Setting up an initial profile 20 o ERU 20 5 2 Work Experience
36. ement Publications Information Ed Training Courses Programs TSP Information EAP Services a LJ Directory National Training ie ed Contribution election Workplace Environment PolicyNet Database via PostalEASE Improvement WEI PostalEASE NCED Id Inf ti Sign Up Change Building a Better Postal Explorer Self Service REE aOR are 3 Workplace PostalOne Training History Annual Leave a Workplace Violence PostalPEOPLE Report Annual Leave TSP Catch Up Prevention Program Safety and Training Automated Exchange Program Contributions Environmental Enrollment System Annual Leave Workplace Resources Resources AES Sharing Program Employee Labor Relations TACS RTR Processing Family and Medical Manual WebEIS Training Leave Act Postal Employee Relief Employee Self Holiday Leave Fund Life Favorites Log On to customize your Service Help Learning Management System LMS favorite life Jobs related links 8 PostaiPEOPLE eCareer My Money Mono Military Leave Sick Leave Figure 2 My Life tab Safety Depends on Me Workplace Harassment Prevention United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 3 Enter a valid ACE username and password into the appropriate fields as shown in Figure 3 Welcome to the UNITED STATES United States Postal Service Intranet POSTAL SERVICE s Log On Search Contact Blue Help usps com Your User ID and Password are
37. ervice eCareer User Manual 5 9 Finalize Profile Ext Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job candidate Profile 6 Summary of Accomplishments Zi 7 Attachments 8 Data Overview 9 Data Overview Deis fes Confirm Profile Complete I have completed my profile and want my profile to be used for job considerations Please take a few moments and review the data privacy statement The US Postal Service continually strives to ensure that the data you submit to us remains confidential and is used only for the purposes stated in the data privacy statement Please confirm acceptance of our data privacy statement Data Privacy Statement Yes I have read the data privacy statement and accept it Save Figure 33 Finalize Profile tab The Finalize Profile tab contains 2 checkboxes that must be checked in order to make your profile available to selecting officials Read the information on the page check both boxes and click Save Your initial profile is now complete When you apply for a specific job the information entered will be pre populated in the appropriate fields and it can be customized to better fit with any specific job application 30 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 6 0 Searching for Jobs Currently EAS jobs are p
38. fety very seriously by ensuring that all employees receive at least weekly safety talks and videos and by monitoring performance on a daily basis When I see a potential hazard I always ensure that it is properly handled and when it is an employee performing his or her job in an unsafe manner I let them know what they are doing wrong how the potential hazard could harm them or others and how to correct the hazard Another important aspect of my current position is proper planning and scheduling of work It is vital that work hours are in line with the workload both at specific times during the tour and in the longer term such as weekly and yearly During FY 2006 as a customer service supervisor in Findlay OH I was responsible for the management of the function 4 clerks Through the use of proper scheduling and matching work hours to workload function 4 work hours came in at 0 296 below Plan and Figure 29 Summary of Accomplishments tab The Summary of Accomplishments section is the most important part of the entire application This section should contain responses to each of the KSA s from each specific job posting The responses should be in narrative form and cannot exceed 6000 characters Strategies for completing this section are contained in the Strategy for Summary of Accomplishments section Since this is only an initial profile this section can be left blank for now 27 Uni
39. ion verifying that the information is correct on each tab Notice that the tabs are slightly different in the application wizard On the References tab enter any references that you wish to be included with the application Application Wizard Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs gt Application Wizard You are applying for the following vacancy Job Posting PROG MGR BUS SYS DEVELOP CONTRCTS EAS 25 WASHINGTON DC NC55285225 Application Wizard 6 Special Skills Associations c 7 FECES 8 Attachments 9 Method of Internet Access 10 Summary of Accomplishments nn M Special Skills Associations gt Who are your references List your references Following each reference listed provide name title and telephone number References N Name Title Phone Number Scott Wise A Plant Manager Toledo OH 419 409 0901 Patricia Turman Postmaster Saint Marys OH 419 394 4155 Bem ee _NewEntry Edit Delete Figure 50 References tab 44 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual On the Method of Internet Access tab make the appropriate selection and click the Save button Application Wizard Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs gt Application Wizard You are applying for the following vacancy Job Posting PROG MGR BUS SYS DEVELOP CONTRCTS EAS 25 WASHINGTON DC NC55285225 Application wizard 6 Special Skils Associations ti 8 Atachments 9 thoa of Internet 10 summ
40. ions 05 15 2004 01 05 2007 USPS Findlay Post Office Findlay USA Supervisor Customer Services m 08 23 2003 05 14 2004 USPS Findlay Post Office Findlay USA FTR Letter Carrier Technician m 08 09 2003 05 14 2004 USPS Findlay Post Office Findlay USA A Supervisor Customer Services 03 02 2002 04 12 2002 USPS Findlay Post Office Findlay USA A Supervisor Customer Services m 09 08 2001 08 22 2003 USPS Findlay Post Office Findlay USA PTF Letter Carrier 08 28 1999 09 07 2001 USPS Harrod Post Office Harrod USA PTF Distribution Clerk Figure 23 Highlighting an entry 23 United States Postal Service 5 3 Education Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile eCareer User Manual Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job Work Experience Training E candidate Profile 1 Communication Data 22 5 SpeselsEils Assoaonsz les L cIcc ANN What is your educational background List your educational history Following each institution listed you have the option of providing a list of the courses you completed in your major field of study Education a a Highest N Start Date gt End Date gt Name of Institute City Country Education Level Grade Degree Certificate mi 01 07 2008 Open Franklin University Columbus USA Undrgrad deg start not compltd mi 09 21 1998 05 21 1999 Ohio Nor
41. nts tab 45 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual On the Data Overview tab ensure that all of the information is correct If something is not correct go back to the appropriate tab and update the information When you are satisfied with the application click the Finalize Application tab Application Wizard Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs gt Application Wizard You are applying for the following vacancy Job Posting PROG MGR BUS SYS DEVELOP CONTRCTS EAS 25 WASHINGTON DC NC55285225 Application Wizard i2 Finalize Application ENE Summary of Accomplishments Finalize Application Li c Ba esl oora Fale United States Postal Service Candidate Overview E s Michael W Conrad PO BOX 14 HARROD OH 45850 0014 USA 4196486006 Michael W Conrad usps gov Position 95200482 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST Work Experience USPS Toledo MPO Information Systems Specialist 08 01 2009 Open Toledo Ohio USA Information Technology Description Fill Position Type Postal Position Grade EAS 19 USPS Lima P amp DF A Manager Distribution Operations Y Figure 53 Data Overview tab 46 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual When everything is complete click Submit Application Wizard Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs gt Application Wizard You are applying for the following vacancy Job Posting PROG MGR BUS SY
42. olve to transform and deliver results that serve you better It s the postal way Here s how you log on You ll need your Employee ID and USPS PIN to log on to LiteBlue Your Employee ID is easy to find just look at the top of your earnings statement It s the 8 digit number printed just above the words Employee ID Your USPS PIN number is the same one you use to access Postal EASE If you ve forgotten it click here to reset your USPS PIN number lemployeew D Is this Site Secure Forget Your PIN FOR EMPLOYEE USE ONLY This U S Government website intended for authorized use only by Postal Service employees Unauthorized access or use of this website may subject violators to administrative action civil and or criminal prosecution This website and other applications entered through this site such as PostalEASE the Thrift Savings Plan and Office of Personnel Management employee benefits sites are designed to protect your ID passwords and other personal data Internet 4g 10 Figure 5 The iteblue login screen 10 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 2 Enter a valid EIN and PIN combination and click Log On The iteblue homepage is now displayed Welcome to the blue STORY REFLECTING A CHANGING AMERICA PMG LAUNCHES NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON FUTURE OF oes USPS PRESE 5 HATH Oct 9 The
43. osted to the eCareer system every Tuesday In order to check on vacancies follow the steps to log into the eCareer system and navigate to the Personal Pages page Figure 34 shows the main search page The following section explains how to use the page effectively Not 5 h Search Query Select Search Query Search for Search Method word OR Functional Area Administrative Office Services Architecture Consumer Affairs Hierarchy Level Administrative Clerical Non Supervisory EAS Carrier Clerk Contract Type Career Intern Postmaster Relief Leave Relief I Location General Search Settings IE Start Search Save Search Figure 34 Main search page 31 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 6 1 Search Queries Custom search queries can be set up to allow for quick searches for specific types of jobs or jobs in certain locations To do this enter any amount of information into any of the search fields on the page then click the Save Search button Figure 35 shows the Save Your Search Query page Save Your Search Query Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs gt Save Your Search Query You can save your search criteria if you want to use them again You can also overwrite existing search queries by selecting the query in the list and then saving again If you want to create a reference search query you must identify it as a public search query You can also ove
44. p usps com Saturday October 10 2009 eCareer 15 the new selection system that will ultimately be used for all hiring and promotional activities in the US Postal Service Searching and applying for EAS positions is now easier with an online system you can use and application you can fill out anywhere you have internet access You can search for vacancies using key words or by defining the criteria for the types of positions you re interested in You can also save search queries to make it easier the next time you search for similar job opportunities To apply simply complete a Candidate Profile job related questionnaires a Summary of Accomplishments and submit it s just that easy Check out the links below for mare information Search and apply today Search and or Apply for EAS Jobs Responding to an EAS Job Posting Non competitive EAS Reassignment Process 4 25 08 Review Applications to an EAS Job Posting How to Apply includes how to build your profile eCareer Guide For Internal Selection Glossary of Terms Privacy Act Statement eCareer toolkit Figure 9 eCareer Interim Page After completing either method above the Personal Pages page shown in Figure 10 is displayed Personal Pages These are your personal pages You can enter and update your data here You are given support during the job search and can save interesting vacancies in your favorites list The system assists you in your job search
45. ping with Work Life Changes Updated 8 28 09 Corporate Focus Annual Report 2008 Comprehensive Statement 2008 Contact LiteBlue Help usps com Saturday October 10 2009 Employee Resources 2009 Early Out Incentive Option updated 10 7 09 USPS negotiates with unions far one time incentive Go to Early Qut Incentive website Open 5eason Benefits Elections Go to Guide to Open Season Benefit Elections Other Benefits and Payroll Elections Information for all other benefit and pavroll programs other than Open Season elections can be found on this site and can be made anytime during the year Go to Guide to Benefit and Payroll Elections Voluntary Early Retirement OPM grants VERA to Postal Service Think you re eligible Click here and find out Go to VERA website eCareer Want to searth and apply for EAS jobs Build your profile and take that first step toward personalized career development To eJob Bidding craft Want to bid on line Want to see what craft jobs are available for you in your bid cluster Just click eJob Bidding 7 days a week Go To ejob Bidding craft Figure 7 Home tab eCareer links Figure 8 12 eCareer can also be accessed from the My Life tab as shown in United States Postal Service 4 Click on the My Life tab and then click on eCareer located in the Internal Jobs section blue Welcome to the United
46. re 14 Navigation nnne emen ananas 16 Figure 15 Applications 17 Figure 16 Candidate Profile sse enhn nnn 18 Figure 17 Candidate 18 Figure 15 OVEPFVIGW 19 Figure 19 Candidate 20 Foe 20 TaD 20 Figure 21 Work Experience tab 21 Figure 22 Adding a new Work Experience 22 Figure 25 Higplgrntctlg an a 23 Figure 24 Education tab nnnm nennen nnn nnn 24 Figure 25 Adding new Education 24 Figure 26 Training nmn han nnn hann 25 Figure 27 Adding a new Training entry nme 25 Figure 28 Special Skills Associations tab 26 Figure 29 Summary of Accomplishments tab 27 Figure 30 Attachments tab 28 Figure 31 Adding a new Attachment 28 Figure 32 Data Overview taD 3 1 29 FIGURE 55 Faze Prole VAD 0 00 TT 30 Figure 34 Main
47. ress If that is the case the domicile location will be listed here as well 8 1 5 Position Information This section lists several important pieces of information about the job title grade FLSA designation occupation code non scheduled days hours salary range and finance number 40 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 8 1 6 Persons Eligible to Apply Each job posting will have a specific group of employees that are eligible to apply The job can be open to employees District wide Area wide Service wide only to impacted employees employed in a certain finance number or any other specification Be sure to check this section carefully If you apply and are not eligible the application will be discarded 8 1 7 Functional Purpose This section states the basic functions of the position 8 1 8 Qualifications Requirements This section lists all of the knowledge skills and abilities that are associated with this job Your summary of accomplishments should address each of these items in order to be considered for the job Some jobs also list special conditions such as sensitive clearance requirement or a desired education level of baccalaureate or post graduate degrees in a certain field of study 8 1 9 How to Apply This section is typically the same for every job posting Read it carefully so that you understand how to apply for the job If you are requesting a non competitive lateral or lower level a
48. ria used for best results Clicking the Reset button will erase all of the entries and restore each section to the default values 34 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 6 5 Making Sense of Your Search Results After the search parameters have been set it s time to actually search for jobs Click the Start Search button and wait for the results Figure 41 shows a typical search result page with no parameters set this will show every posting for the entire company provided there are fewer than 100 results Search for Jobs Personal Pages gt Search for Jobs Are you looking for a new challenge at our company You can find a large number of employment opportunities in our database so go ahead and take a look at our vacancies Search Criteria m Search Result 57 Hits M Functional Area 7 Job Posting Published Country Favorite gt MM Y m NETWORK OPERATIONS ANALYST EAS 21 DIEGO NC55198613 09 29 2009 USA No gi gt MGR DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS EAS 19 BELLMAWR NJ NC55202118 09 29 2009 USA No Distribution POSTMASTER EAS 21 BURLINGTON NJ NC55204803 09 28 2009 USA No Service Delivery eS MGR BUSINESS MAIL ENTRY EAS 20 BIRMINGHAM NC55207326 09 29 2008 USA No mi Cue POSTMASTER EAS 21 BLUE ISLAND IL NC55207348 05 29 2009 USA No Service Delrvery Human Resources 10 06 2009 USA No m
49. rwrite the search criteria in existing search queries by selecting a search query and choosing Change New Search Query Search Query Save Saved Search Queries N Search Query ii cincinnati mi postmaster i of 1 Figure 35 Save Your Search Query page Enter a descriptive name for the search query and click the Save button to save the query To change or delete an existing query highlight the desired query and click either Change or Delete Once a custom query has been created it can be selected from the Select Search Query drop down box as shown in Figure 36 Note gt h Start Search Save Search LESS Oe Search Query Select Search Query cincinnati postmaster Figure 36 Selecting a custom search query After selecting a query from the drop down box click Start Search to search for jobs based on the custom selections 32 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 6 2 Full Text Search This section of the search page allows you to search for jobs with specific text in the posting It is especially useful to enter a district name such as Cincinnati to narrow the results down to jobs posted only in the Cincinnati District Search for Search Method One word OR Figure 37 Full Text Search section 6 3 Search Criteria for Employment Opportunities This section allow for customization of the search results based on F
50. s over 30 days Click New Entry to create a new entry 21 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual Figure 22 shows the screen used to add a new entry of the fields with an asterisk are required The Description text box is very important list all of the duties and accomplishments for the position Use this area to sell yourself Keep in mind that this box can only contain 1500 characters SO keep it to the point Ext Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job candidate Profile 1 Communication Data 2 2 020190 Education a 5 Special Skills Associations gt Communication Data What is your work history List your current and previous positions details 30 days or longer for the past 15 years Use the description to provide an overview of your duties 1500 Character Limit Additional work experience can be included in the Summary of Accomplishments Data Employer p start Date IMM DD YYYlf3 End Date MM DD YY Country Select _ Region No Selection Possible city Functional Area Select P4 Hierarchy Level Select Yl Job Title Description __ Position Type Select ha Position Grade Save Figure 22 Adding a new Work Experienc
51. search page 31 Figure 35 Save Your Search Query 32 Figure 36 Selecting a custom search 32 Figure 37 Full Text Search section nnnm nnn 33 Figure 38 Search Criteria for Employment Opportunities section 33 Figure 39 General Search Settings 34 4 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual Figure 40 General Search Settings 34 Figure 41 Search for Jobs results 35 Figure 42 JOD POSTING AU I UPILMPMT QIDEDEE P UPPNPVE UD 36 Fibre amp avg atop elle qtu e detto ener ras iate dat estet eo edt 36 Figure 44 Highlighted job in search results 37 Figure 5 Bottom navigation ume Sape 37 Figure 46 Summary of Accomplishments 38 Figure 47 Applying for a job from the results 42 Figure 48 Applying for a job from the job 43 Figure 49 AbDDIICdEIOH Wiza d socie toT 44 Figure 50
52. so keep a separate summary for any Supervisor Customer Services job The KSA s are different for a Postmaster and Supervisor but the same summary can be used for every Postmaster job that is applied for Saved summaries should also be updated occasionally to ensure that they contain the most up to date information Before submitting any application ensure that spelling and grammar are proper Having a clean crisp application goes a long way to impress the review committee and or selecting official 39 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 8 0 Applying for a Specific Vacancy After you have set up your initial profile and searched for job postings you are ready to apply for a job 8 1 How to Read the Job Posting Each job posting contains the same series of information specific to that job It is important to understand exactly what you are bidding on where the job is located and if you are even eligible to bid 8 1 1 Branch This field indicates which branch of the USPS the job is tied to i e Information Technology or Western New York District 8 1 2 Job Posting Period This section lists the dates that the posting is open usually 2 weeks starting on a Tuesday 8 1 3 Job title This section lists the occupation code and official job title 8 1 4 Facility Location This section lists the physical location where the job is located Some jobs are domiciled in a separate location from this physical add
53. ssignment the process is slightly different Make sure you apply properly 41 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 8 2 How to Apply for a Job From the search results page there are 2 ways to apply for a job 1 Highlight the desired job by clicking the gray box in the leftmost column Click the Apply Display Application button as shown in Figure 47 Search for Jobs Are you looking for a new challenge at our company You can find a large number of employment opportunities in our database so go ahead and take a look at our vacancies Search Criteria Search Result 58 Hits pplicatio M Functional Area Job Posting v Published Country 7 Favorite gt pi Y mc INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER HDQS EAS 23 WASHINGTON DC Operations 10 06 2009 USA No Operations OPERATIONS SPECIALIST EAS 23 WASHINGTON DC NC55285233 10 06 2009 USA No Labor Relations LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST EAS 25 WASHINGTON DC 10 05 2008 USA No NCS55286372 alat LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST EAS 23 WASHINGTON DC Labor Relations NCSS2BE966 10 06 2009 USA No Human Resources HR GENERALIST HQ EAS 21 WASHINGTON DC NC55284520 10 06 2009 USA No Human Resources MGR SAFETY AO EAS 25 GAITHERSBURG MD 55031241 10 06 2009 USA No E Labor Relations LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST EAS 19 CHARLOTTE NC NC55286952 10 06 2009 USA No Supply CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST EAS 21 UPPER MARLBORO
54. st all training that may benefit the application Be sure to include both Postal and non Postal education such as workshops seminars and military training Complete all of the required fields shown in Figure 27 and click Save Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job i Special Skills Associations L candidate Profile 1 Communication Data 22 3 Educsion ti 4 REPRE 5 5 Ef esucoton speciet Suits Associations BI What training courses have you participated in List your most recent and relevant training 15 years maximum Ensure to provide the timeframe training facility and course name Additional relevant training can be included in the Summary of Accomplishments section Data Start Date MM DD End Date MM DD Training Facility Course Name Figure 27 Adding a new Training entry 25 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 5 5 Special Skills Associations Ext Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job candidate Profile 1 Communication Data 2 2 Work Experience 2 Education 2 4 Training 02 Special Skills Associations v gt gt
55. t Statement PostalPEOPLE Service Wide Vacancies Review and or Select Interviewer s Quick Guide Manager s EAS and ASP toolkit Handbook EL 312 74 EAS Positions FAQ s for Local Services External Sept 2008 Personnel Selections Methods Course 21553 00 SWC WSC Worksheet Calculators Instructions Figure 4 eCareer Intermediate Page 9 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 3 2 From any computer not on the Postal network 1 Open a new Internet Explorer window type www liteblue usps gov into the address bar and press Enter United States Postal Service Log Windows Internet Explorer https liteblue usps gov wps portal utp scr fLogin A BI x el File Edit View Favorites Tools Help n E sip Favorites United States Postal Service Lag On fay gt L3 mp Safety Took amp Welcome to the UNITED STATES eG United States Postal Service Extranet POSTAL SERVICE s Welcome to LiteBlue The next generation in employee communications LiteBlue is here to help you to communicate faster and stay connected It s packed with the information you want about career development revenue and service performance products recognition you name it There s even a place where you can give us feedback You also have secure access to PostalEASE through LiteBlue to check and during open season change your benefits selections Check back often because LiteBlue will continue to ev
56. ted States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 5 7 Attachments Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job candidate Profile 6 Summary of Accomplishments z 7 8 Dato Overview 9 Finalize Profle 00003 Do you want to complete your data by adding attachments If you have been asked to provide additional information for this application you can upload documents here Attachments N Document Title Attachment Type There are no attachments currently stored lt Language Page olofo Add Attachment Figure 30 Attachments tab The Attachments section is rarely used in an application Only include attachments to the profile if specifically requested to do so Click the Add Attachment button to upload a file Complete all of the required fields shown in Figure 31 and click Save Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job Candidate Profile 6 Summary of Accomplishments 7 s Doto overview Finalize Profile HAE Summary of Accomplishments Do you want to complete your data adding attachments If you have been asked to provide additional information for this application you can upload do
57. the same as your ACE User ID and Password Log on to Blue to create and view your favorite links and customized Tool settings User ID Password Forgot your ACE Password Figure 3 Log On page 4 Click the Search and or Apply for EAS Jobs link on the eCareer Intermediate Page Welcome to the UNITED STATES United States Postal Service Intranet E POSTAL SERVICE Hello Michael Conrad Off Search Contact Blue pes muc eCareer Intermediate Page Welcome to eCareer eCareer is the new selection system that will ultimately be used for all hiring and promotional activities in the US Postal Service Searching and applying for EAS positions 15 now easier with an online system you can use and application you can fill out anywhere you have internet access You can search for vacancies using key words or by defining the criteria for the types of positions you re interested in You can also save search quenes to make it easier the next time you search for similar job opportunities To apply simply complete Candidate Profile job related questionnaires Summary of Accomplishments and submit it s just that easy Check out the links below for more information Search and apply today Search and or Apply for EAS Jobs 4 Responding to an EAS Job Posting Review Applications to EAS Job Posting How to Apply includes how to build your profile Glossary of Terms Postal District Area Privacy Ac
58. thern University Ada USA e g deg start not 1 mi 09 26 1995 05 25 1996 Ohio State University Lima Lima USA ai deg start not m 08 26 1991 06 02 1995 Allen East High School Lafayette USA High School Graduate Page 1of1 Figure 24 Education tab List all education from high school and college in the Education section Click the New Entry button to add a new entry Complete all of the required fields shown in Figure 25 and click Save Candidate Profile Personal Pages gt Candidate Profile Information provided in your candidate profile will be used to auto populate your application when you are applying for a job Work Experience Training E candidate Profile 1 Communication Data 22 messen gt IIE E IDco What is your educational background List your educational history Following each institution listed you have the option of providing a list of the courses you completed in your major field of study Data Name of Institute start Date Country city Education Type Field of Education subject Description Street House MM DD Select Select i Select i End Date MM DD Region No Selection Possible w Education Level Select Figure 25 Adding a new Education entry 24 United States Post
59. tirement grants VERA to Postal Service Think you re eligible Click here and find aut Goto VERA website eCareer Want to search and apply for EAS jobs Build your profile and take that first step toward personalized career development Go eCareer eJob Bidding craft Want to bid on line Want to see what craft jobs are available for you in your bid cluster Just click eJab Bidding 7 days a week To eJob Bidding craft lt Figure 6 The liteblue homepage 11 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 3 Enter the eCareer application from the Home tab by clicking either the eCareer or Go To eCareer links L Off My Life TOP STORY REFLECTING A CHANGING AMERICA PMG LAUNCHES NATIONAL HAT PRESS DIALOGUE ON FUTURE OF PO DON rur USPS NU os v Oct 9 The Postal Service af p we li the future will remain relevant S4 meeting the changing needs of the people it serves and qm reflecting the demands of the M marketplace PMG Jack Potter said yesterday in a speech at the National Press Club in Washington DC Click here to read Potter s speech And click here to see a video of the speech Full Story CUSTOMER FOCUS BUSINESS FOCUS EMPLOYEE FOCUS Link Online News Archive usps news link Did You Know Archive Hot Topics 2009 Early Out Incentive Option Updated 10 07 09 Voluntary Early Retirement Updated 10 9 09 Co
60. tting the mail processed and out the door on time is critical to successful operations on Tour 1 and at downstream facilities However nothing is more important than the safety of employees Itake safety very seriously by ensuring that all employees receive at least weekly safety talks and videos and by monitoring performance on a daily basis When I see a potential hazard I always ensure that it is properly handled and when it is an employee performing his or her job in an unsafe manner I let them know what they are doing wrong how the potential hazard could harm them or others and how to correct the hazard Another important aspect of my current position is proper planning and scheduling of work It is vital that work hours are in line with the workload both at specific times during the tour and in the longer term such as weekly and yearly During FY 2006 as a customer service supervisor in Findlay OH I was responsible for the management of the function 4 clerks Through the use of proper scheduling and matching work hours to workload function 4 work hours came 0 296 below Plan and Figure 46 Summary of Accomplishments Each job posting has a list of qualifications requirements that must be addressed in order to be considered for the job Be sure to state how you satisfy each requirement in the narrative so that the application is considered valid For each requirement use the STAR techniqu
61. unctional Area Hierarchy Level Contract Type and Location If there are hundreds of job postings you may want to limit the results based on one or more of these criteria Functional Area Administrative Office Services Architecture Consumer Affairs Hierarchy Level Administrative Clerical Non 5upervisary EAS Carrier Clerk Contract Career 1 Postmaster Relief Leave Relief I Location Figure 38 Search Criteria for Employment Opportunities section 33 United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 6 4 General Search Settings This section allows you to change the general settings of the search page There really isn t much to change in this section but the Maximum Number of Hits can be quite useful If a job query produces more than 100 results only the first 100 will be displayed Changing this setting to a larger number may be necessary The only option for Language is English Figure 40 shows the search settings that can be changed General Search Settings Figure 39 General Search Settings condensed General Search Settings Language English Maximum Number of Hits 150 Figure 40 General Search Settings expanded Qe Being too specific with the search criteria can actually be a bad thing If too many restricting search parameters are used many available jobs may not be displayed It is best to limit the number of crite
62. ut Incentive Option Updated 10 7 09 Corporate Succession Planning Updated 10 1 09 Organization Changes Updated 10 13 09 Coping with Work Life Changes Updated 8 28 09 Voluntary Early Retirement Updated 10 9 09 USPS TV Video PRESS CLUS Figure 1 The blue homepage United States Postal Service eCareer User Manual 2 Click on the My Life tab UNITED STATES Welcome to the 1 POSTAL SERVICE United States Postal Service Intranet Log On Life My Career Development Essential Links Inside USPS My Benefits q Search Contact Blue Help usp eAwards Benefits Thrift Savings Plan D eldeas eBuy duane Management TSP Development ge eLearning Benefits Calculator Account information Got a creative idea to ePassword eLearning fund i t t Sela o fe EMT Cis i Beneficiary Forms und investmen improve the Postal Service eTravel Dental and Vision elections and Submit it ta eIdeas Federal Employees publications Find It UREY Health Benefits Account Access Woelnlace Into Forms Pay for FEHB Information Check Rates of IT Self Help Performance amp IEA Employee Assistance MTEC Program FEHB PostalEASE Return Program EAP 5 Life Insurance Calculators A a Post Office Training Long Term Care a TSP Forms and Crisis Military Deployment s ae Retir

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