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7 Postal Job Fairs Seek Delivery Personnel for 58 Cities Across North-Central Alabama
ALABAMA — If you’re seeking employment in a fast-paced, rewarding work environment with competitive compensation packages, on-the-job training, and advancement opportunities, be sure to attend the U.S. Postal Service’s upcoming Job Fairs on Thursday, May 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
Anniston, AL Post Office
Rural hiring for Anniston, Alexandria, Ashland, Cropwell, Eastaboga, Heflin, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Munford, Ohatchee, Piedmont, Ragland, Roanoke, Talladega, Wadley, Weaver, Wedowee
Gadsen, AL Post Office
Rural hiring for Gadsden, East Gadsden, Ashville, Attalla, Cedar Bluff, Centre, Leesburg, Steele
Boaz, AL Post Office
Rural hiring for Boaz, Albertville, Altoona, Crossville, Guntersville, Horton
Fort Payne, AL Post Office
Rural hiring for Payne, Fyffe, Henegar, Ider, Mentone, Rainsville
Alexander City, AL Post Office
Rural hiring for Alexander City, Childersburg, Goodwater, Rockford, Sylacauga
Hanceville, AL Post Office
Rural hiring for Hanceville, Arab, Blountsville, Cullman, Hayden, Oneonta
Pell City, AL Post Office
Rural hiring for Pell City, Cropwell, Leeds, Moody, Odenville, Pinson, Springville, Sterett, Trussville
Job fairs are part of the U.S. Postal Service’s 10-year plan, “Delivering for America.” The U.S. Postal Service is seeking employees for Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) and Assistant Rural Carrier positions at $20.38 per hour.
Postal officials will be onsite at each location to share information about employment opportunities and to assist with the online application process.
An RCA will have to be able to work a flexible schedule and be available to work throughout the week (Sunday through Saturday). This position could be ideal if one is looking for steady employment with career advancement opportunities.
An RCA serves families and businesses in rural and suburban areas. This employee is responsible for the delivery and collection of mail, working when regular carriers have scheduled days off or vacation days.
An RCA also sells stamps, supplies, and addresses customer inquiries about their mail delivery service. An applicant must have a valid state driver’s license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. At least two years of unsupervised experience is also a requirement.
A personal vehicle suitable for use delivering mail/packages may be required. Becoming an RCA is the first step to becoming a full-time, regular rural carrier with full benefits.
An Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) will deliver and collect packages along routes in rural areas and will provide a variety of services to customers along an assigned route. Successful applicants may be required to provide their own vehicle for transportation.
As an ARC, you may opt to provide service to your community on weekends and holidays or up to seven days each week, whichever suits your lifestyle. If you enjoy working outdoors, while keeping your week free, this position may be a great fit for you.
Career employees can earn premium long-term benefits that complement good pay. Some of the benefits include multiple health and life insurance choices, pension benefits and a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) like a 401(k), and vacation time and sick leave.
The U.S. Postal Service is an organization that promotes largely from within, offering career development to help prepare employees achieve their professional goals.
Training programs include entry-level functional job-related training, technical hands-on learning, new supervisor training, and management-to- executive level development.
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29-Year-Old Alex Rodriguez Found Dead on University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, No Foul Play Suspected
URBANA, Ill. — A 29-year-old Champaign man found dead on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus Monday morning has been identified as Alex C. Rodriguez, according to the Champaign County Coroner’s Office.
The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) responded to the area of Green and Wright streets at approximately 6:42 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person near the Alma Mater statue.
Officers arrived and found Rodriguez on a concrete bench. Emergency medical assistance was requested at the scene.
The Champaign County Coroner’s Office responded, and Rodriguez was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 a.m., according to Coroner Laurie Brauer.
Authorities said Rodriguez was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
UIPD provided an update Monday afternoon, saying preliminary observations at the scene revealed no signs of foul play.
Police also said there was no evidence of an ongoing threat to the university campus or surrounding community based on the information available when officers responded.
Because investigators did not identify an active threat, the university did not issue an Illini-Alert emergency notification.
The circumstances surrounding Rodriguez’s death have not been determined.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the death remains under investigation by the University of Illinois Police Department.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances leading to Rodriguez’s death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected as investigators receive further information from the autopsy and other evidence.
No foul play has been indicated based on the preliminary investigation.