Last week I sent out a letter to Postal Service officials encouraging them to hire local residents (including retirees) to work local routes that they are familiar with. The Postal Service already hires part time employees to fill in for permanent postal service carriers who are out sick, on vacation or who have retired and have not yet been replaced. Most of the complaints I receive (I get daily complaints) complain about the part time carriers who are not familiar with the routes. Many people have complained about not getting bills, checks, tax notices, prescription drugs. Roxanne Hosein, Westchester Postal Service manager, likes the suggestion I made and advises that the Postal Service is currently hiring part time local residents. I hope they will consider my suggestion of matching local resident to their own neighborhood. I feel that the local postmasters should have more flexibility in hiring people from the community who they believe will do a great job and be responsive. I believe that retirees other residents who are out of work may take more pride in their part time responsibilities if they distribute mail to their local neighborhoods -and that they will be less careless. A copy of Ms. Hosein’s e mail to me and the job announcement is posted below. PAUL FEINER From: Hosein, Roxanne - White Plains, NY <roxanne.hosein@usps.gov> Sent: Friday, October 5, 2018 7:20 AM Good morning Paul, I do believe hiring local residents is a great idea. Attached is our local hiring flyer we are sharing with employment agency fairs and newspapers. Please feel free to share on your Greenburgh website. Regards Roxanne Today The US Postal Service Is hiring! Immediate opening available at The Westchester District: Columbia County Dutchess County Green County Orange County Rockland County Sullivan County Putnam County Westchester County Ulster County The Postal Service is a great place to work. You can experience challenging and rewarding job opportunities. Positions include, but not limited to: ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIERS CITY CARRIER ASSISTANTS RURAL CARRIER ASSOCIATES PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERKS PSE SALES SERVICE DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATES TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT: www.usps.com/employment Search our latest job openings; select desired state to view current opportunities. Some positions may be temporary; please refer to job posting for specific job details. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age (or 16 years of age with a high school diploma). Must be able to pass drug screening, criminal background and any other applicable