United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 11169051

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the

examination may be limited.

Branch

Business Solutions

Job Posting Period

12/19/2022 - 01/04/2023

Job Title

PACKAGING SPECIALIST

Facility Location

USPS HEADQUARTERS

475 LENFANT PLZ SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20260-0004

Position Information

TITLE: PACKAGING SPECIALIST

GRADE: EAS - 23

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 2370-0164

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS:

HOURS:

SALARY RANGE: 84,070.00 - 102,420.00 USD Annually

FINANCE NUMBER: 102940

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies.

We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer

contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional Purpose

Supports the corporate strategies and objectives of the expedited packaging program. Works with internal and external

customers on Expedited package issues such as design/development, contract specification, quality control, cost analysis,

cost reductions printing/supply schedules, and fulfillment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares highly complex and technical contract specifications for standard, specialized, and customized packaging.

Maintains files in accordance with postal policies and procedures; prepares modifications to existing packaging contracts.

2. Develops, interprets, and administers quality control tests on product packaging to ensure adherence to contract and

industry specifications; addresses and resolves quality deficiencies with printer/suppliers.

3. Conducts and supports the negotiation of pricing, timely delivery changes in contract requirements and other

printer/supplier contract issues.

4. Reviews and evaluates packaging proposals and ideas; makes recommendations that are cost effective while responding

to customer requirements.

5. Designs and coordinates customized packaging for large customers with internal stakeholders.

6. Conducts reviews of Postal customers fulfillment operations to include floor layout, erector equipment, and feed systems.

Meets and communicates with Postal customers and printers/suppliers on a regular basis regarding packaging requirements

to understand and meet customer and organizational needs.

7. Develops creative and cost effective solutions in response to a wide array of packaging and printing request/proposals

incorporating knowledge of packaging materials, substrates, printer/supplier operations, and contract elements.

8. Plans and coordinates printer/supplier production and shipping schedules with fulfillment center operations and customer

and organizational requirements, resolving unusual issues, situations, and problems.

SUPERVISION

Manager of unit to which assigned

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:

Requirements

1. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide variety of internal and external customers on a wide array of

packaging topics to include complex and technical packaging contract specifications.

2. Ability to plan and coordinate printer/supplier production schedules with fulfillment center operations and customer

requirements

3. Knowledge of Postal Service and commercial contracting procedures and regulations (including expedited packaging

contracts and file administration) sufficient to negotiate pricing, timely delivery, and changing package requirements.

4. Knowledge of the package industry to include material substrates, standards, manufacturing equipment, methods of

production and printer/supplier sources sufficient to make recommendations to management on all aspects of the packaging

program.

5. Ability to design and customize Postal Service packaging products and meet customer and USPS requirements.

6. Ability to develop, interpret and administer appropriate quality control plans for all packaging.

**Reimbursement of relocation expenses will NOT be considered**

**This position requires a NACI clearance. This process can take up to 6 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned**

This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are

applying for.

You will receive two email confirmations:

1. An email confirming your profile is complete.

2. After submitting your application you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully

submitted.

For information, please contact Chydea Faulkner at Talent@usps.gov.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans'
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.