Industrial Engineer Trainee (Lvl

United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 11598771

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

Engineering

Job Posting Period

01/16/2024 - 02/20/2024

Job Title

INDUSTRIAL ENGN TRAINEE (LVL-01)

Facility Location

USPS Headquarters is located in Washington DC, but there are more than 35 positions available across the nation. Future

messages may show that applicants have applied for a position in Washington DC, but candidates will have the opportunity

to express location preferences later in the application process.

Relocation is authorized.

For additional information, please contact us at universityrelations@usps.gov

Position Information

TITLE: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER TRAINEE (LVL-01)

GRADE: EAS - 17

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 0896-0019

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Varies

HOURS: Varies

SALARY RANGE: 68,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD Annually

FINANCE NUMBER: 102438

BENEFIT INFORMATION: 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.

Persons Eligible to Apply

**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: universityrelations@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. **

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH RESUME AND TRANSCRIPT (OFFICIAL or UNOFFICIAL) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR

THIS POSITION!!!

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

As a trainee, participates in INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERing programs to improve service and cost performance through direct

involvement in mail processing, delivery, transportation, maintenance and/or customer service operations. This is the first

level of a two-step, two year career ladder trainee program through which the trainee moves as he or she acquires

increasingly more complex levels of competence in all areas of USPS operations. At this level, incumbents perform

assignments in an on-the-job training capacity under direct supervision while learning USPS policies, process and

procedures and developing job-related knowledge, skills and abilities. Upon successful completion of the program, targeted

outplacement is to a full performance Industrial Engineer (Field) OR (HQ) EAS-21 position. Participation in this program is

subject to special eligibility criteria. To be eligible, candidates must not have previously held a USPS career appointment as

an Industrial Engineer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs highly structured, entry-level assignments designed to develop a broad understanding of Postal Service

operations.

2. Supports the implementation of standardization programs and processes to postal operations using INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERing

and Lean / Continuous Improvement principles to improve service, productivity and cost performance.

3. Participates in process or value stream mapping exercises and collaborates with cross-functional teams in order to

determine and identify business improvement areas.

4. Performs analysis of service KPIs, staffing productivity, etc. to promote the effective use of resources within given

objectives, variables and constraints. Optimizes work flow and cell designs for improved efficiency. Develops standard work

procedures.

5. Develops and proposes alternatives to improve operating performance and reduce costs; monitors and evaluates the

implementation of new procedures and reports on results.

6. Monitors and analyzes operations (specifically equipment performance) using national and local reporting metrics to

improve service, productivity, and cost performance.

7. Exercises a normal regard for the safety of self and others; uses safety equipment such as eye safety glasses and hearing

protection. Because work is performed primarily in a processing plant or field setting employees may be subject to prolonged

standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and handling heavy objects (e.g., tools and equipment). In addition,

employees may be requested to travel and work nights and weekends for special projects.

8. Gains understanding of Lean / Continuous Improvement principles (i.e., Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen process) to accomplish

the improvement goals for the organization.

SUPERVISION

Manager of organizational 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. Knowledge of INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERing theory, principles, techniques and practices related to layout planning, work

simplification, process analysis, work measurement, quality control, ergonomics and material handling.

2. Knowledge of and understanding of Lean / Continuous Improvement principles (i.e., Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen process) to

accomplish the improvement goals for the organization.

3. Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to prepare reports and, give technical guidance and make

recommendations.

4. Skill using Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software to create documents, reports and

presentations.

5. Ability to optimize and standardize processes through elimination of time, waste, non-value added costs, and other

resources.

6. Ability to compile, extract and analyze data and report results of findings to determine cost and savings impacts on the

organization

7. SPECIAL CONDITION: Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends for special projects.

8. SPECIAL CONDITION: Willingness and genuine passion for conducting Lean projects in a manufacturing environment.

9. Ability to use INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERing tools, technologies, and techniques (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, operations research,

simulation, engineering economics, quality control) to increase the effectiveness of systems, processes, or procedures such

as, work methods, productivity, measurement of work results.

10. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's or graduate degree in an industrial

engineering or professional engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET by

June 30, 2024. Preference eligible veterans qualify with a valid license as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of

professional INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERing experience.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH RESUME AND TRANSCRIPT (OFFICIAL or UNOFFICIAL) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR

THIS POSITION!!!

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.

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.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the
criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual
employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days
from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further
information can be found at www.usps.com.

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