Military

Postal Operations Assistant (Seasonal/Term)

πŸ“ Brussels, Belgium GS-6 $38,791 - $50,428/yr
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 (Closes in 77 days)

About This Position

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Please review the How to apply section.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the qualification requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) Performing manual and/or automated processing of incoming and/or outgoing mail; 2) Operating a customer service window providing a variety of services that include financial transactions; 3) Completing administrative reports according to the guidelines established.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Major Duties

Sell postage for various classes of mail and various mail services.

Advise patrons on domestic and international mail regulations, procedures, services, and fees, assists preparing appropriate forms for mailing items subject to customs examinations.

Inspect outgoing accountable mail for mailability and process for shipment in accordance with various Regulatory guidance’s.

How You Will Be Evaluated

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer.

You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Additional Information

This announcement uses the Non-Competitive Temp/Term Appointment Authority to Meet Critical Hiring Needs in the DoW Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT may be made for up to 1 yr. Appointment may not exceed 12 months total. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Seasonal appointment NTE 90 DAYS.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Positions will be filled in various geographic locations. Locations: Brussels, Belgium SHAPE, Belgium Ansbach, Germany Baumholder, Germany Garmisch, Germany Grafenwohr, Germany Hohenfels, Germany Kaiserslautern, Germany Landstuhl, Germany Sembach, Germany Stuttgart, Germany Vilseck, Germany Wiesbaden, Germany Camp Darby, Italy Vicenza, Italy Brunssum, Netherlands Poznan, Poland Romania, Romania Novo Selo, Bulgaria

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their 2-page resume, and supporting documents (for example, college/university education transcripts, military sponsor PCS orders, copy #4 of DD214, VA Disability letter, etc.) to USARMY Wiesbaden ID-Europe Mailbox G1 CPD, [email protected] EMAIL APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME AND PREFERRED LOCATION IN THE SUBJECT LINE. To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2026 to receive consideration.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

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Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood.

The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

  1. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional
  2. MILITARY SPOUSE: If you are a spouse of an active-duty U.S. Armed Forces service member, please submit a copy of the service member's permanent change of station orders, including verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.

You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.

You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Postal Operations Assistant (Seasonal/Term) position at United States Army Installation Management Command?
The salary range for this position is $38,791 - $50,428/yr. This is a GS-6 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Postal Operations Assistant (Seasonal/Term) job located?
This position is located in Brussels, Belgium. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the qualification requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) Performing manual and/or automated processing of incoming and/or outgoing mail; 2) Operating a customer service window providing a variety of services that include financial transactions; 3) Completing administrative reports according to the guidelines established. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Dec 31, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.