UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE LOUISVILLE, KY DIVISION POST OFFICE 71253 - CITY CARRIER ROUTES FOR BID - POSTING NO. 71253 Bids from FULL TIME CITY CARRIERS will be accepted until 11:59 PM CST (telephone bidding), Thursday, 10/3/2013 for the following Carrier Routes, Q-1 and Q-2. GOING ON LEAVE? ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR TO MAIL YOU THE JOB BIDS. METHODS OF BIDDING BY PHONE AT 1-877-477-3273 OPTION 2 + 8 DIGIT EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) + PIN + 8-DIGIT JOB ID OR BY eJOB BIDDING FROM ANY COMPUTER @ WWW.LITEBLUE.USPS.GOV 1-800-865-7208 TDD HEARING IMPAIRED EMPLOYEES Do NOT ENTER ROUTE #’S TO BID; USE ONLY the eight-digit Job ID number at the left of the job description to bid a position. EXAMPLE: 91234567. NO OTHER NUMBERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Withdrawals of bids CAN BE DONE BY THE PHONE OR LITEBLUE UNTIL 11:59 PM OF THE CLOSING. Applicants who bid on driving assignments must pass a road test using the type of vehicle required and must meet the minimum requirement as outlined in Part 461.73, Postal Service Manual. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position(s) without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, sex, political affiliation, age, marital status, physical handicap or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The April 20, 2008 Memorandum of Understanding between the NALC and the USPS provides for procedures to be used in situations where an (NALC) employee, as a result of an illness, injury, or pregnancy, is temporarily unable to work all of the duties of his/her normal assignment. If you bid and are currently on light or limited duty or are receiving COP or compensation, sick leave, annual leave or LWOP in lieu of sick leave you must provide medical certification BY THE CLOSE OF THE POSTING. This certification should indicate that you will be able to perform the duties of the bid-for position within six (6) months of the bid. This medical certification should be submitted in a separate sealed envelope addressed to the USPS Medical Unit. "THE LAW (39 U.S. CODE 1002) PROHIBITS POLITICAL AND CERTAIN OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS, ASSIGNMENTS, TRANSFERS OR DESIGNATION FOR PERSONS IN THE POSTAL SERVICE. Statements relating solely to character and residence are permitted, but every other kind of statement or recommendation is prohibited unless it either is requested by the Postal Service and consists solely of an evaluation of the work performance, ability, aptitude and general qualifications of an individual or is requested by a Government representative investigating the individual's loyalty, suitability and character. Anyone who requests or solicits a prohibited statement or recommendation is subject to disqualification from the Postal Service, and anyone in the Postal Service who accepts such a statement may be suspended or removed from office." Jill Carr 502-454-1795 POSTING DATE: 9/24/2013 CLOSING DATE: 10/3/2013