Postal Service Hosts Job Fair Thursday In Marin County

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Pop-up job fairs are scheduled Thursday at 48 Bay Area and Northern California post offices, including many in the North Bay, as the U.S. Postal Service looks to hire nearly 700 career-oriented new employees for this holiday season and beyond.

The Postal Service has an immediate need for the following positions to be filled:

• Mail Processing: Clerks and Mail Handlers
• Delivery: City and Rural Carriers
• Transportation: Tractor Trailer Operators
• Maintenance: Mechanics, Laborer Custodian and Automotive Technician

Applicants are invited to stop by any of the Santa Clara County post offices listed below — between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. There, they take the next step toward their postal career and help the USPS deliver holiday cheer for this season and beyond. RSVP here for the job fair.

Here are the participating post offices in Marin County:

• Belvedere Tiburon, 6 Beach Road, Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
• Corte Madera, 7 Pixley Ave, Corte Madera CA, 94925
• Mill Valley, 751 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
• Novato Post Office, 1537 S Novato Blvd, Novato CA 94947
• San Anselmo, 121 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
• San Rafael, 40 Belllam Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
• Sausalito, 150 Harbor Drive, Sausalito CA 94965

Applicants will be guided through the entire online application process by USPS staff, will hear from real employees and can then submit their applications in real time.

Those who can't make it in person may submit an application online at usps.com/careers, then watch their emails for a message from USPS to set a date to continue the application process.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or 16 with a high school diploma or GED. All applicants must be able to pass drug screening and a criminal background investigation. Some positions also require an exam. Any position that has a driving requirement will also require a valid driver's license and a clean DMV 2-year driving history. Citizenship or permanent resident status of five years is required.

As part of its innovative and bold 10-year plan, Delivering for America, the Postal Service is committed to cultivating that growth by building a stable and empowered workforce, according to USPS Spokesperson Kristina Uppal.

"The Postal Service proudly delivers to diverse communities across the nation," Uppal said. "A postal career means job security, career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. Help provide an essential public service and deliver to those in your own community."