become a 204b and know for sure what the pay is. A 204b is an employee that is in a higher level status as an acting Supervisor Customer Services level EAS-17. The pay range is approximately $44,000 to $75,000 a year, and the step is determined by years of service of the employee.

What is a 204b USPS?

A 204B is a substitute supervision that has been taken from a craft position, ie clerk, carrier, etc. That person must return to their craft position after 120 days or they will lose their seniority. Most of the time this temp position is for training purposes.

How long can you be a 204b?

Answer: Beginning June 1, 2012, employees from other bargaining unit crafts may be utilized as 204-Bs, supervising Clerk Craft employees, to cover supervisory absences or vacancies of 14 or more consecutive calendar days. Usage of a 204-B in this exception is normally limited to no more than 90 days.

DO 204b get paid more?

Your base pay doesn’t change but you receive higher level pay anytime you are in the 204B position. There should be papework or forms filled out assigning you to that higher level position which allows the extra pay for that level.

Can a 204b carry mail?

Occasionally managers have sought to use letter carriers to

perform bargaining unit overtime immediately after they have concluded a 204b assignment. This is not permitted.

What do USPS supervisors do?

In general, a supervisor is responsible for the productivity and actions of a small group of employees. Within the Postal Service, supervisors play a significant role in ensuring that customers receive quality service and that mail and parcels are received on time and in good condition.

Can a 204B issue discipline?

While the Union recognizes that 204-B Supervisors may request, issue and record disciplinary actions against bargaining unit employees, they should not be allowed access to those files which, essentially, contain an employee’s prior disciplinary record .

How long can a rural carrier be a 204B?

As you state the RURAL carrier has been a 204B for 18+ years. There is no prohibition in the NRLCA contract. A rural carrier cannot become unassigned from their route, except in the case of excessing or long-term disability. The only thing in the rural agreement is under Art.

Do USPS supervisors get overtime?

No overtime. They get paid for their basic 40 hour week.

What is a 1723 USPS?

PS Form 1723 is the controlling document which shows the approximate time and date(s) an employee begins and ends the detail. Management may amend Form 1723 in order to have an acting supervisor perform craft work or to reflect a break in serving the detail.

Can a PSE be a 204b?

PSEs and all clerks CAN be 204b’s.

Do USPS employees get a Christmas bonus?

As a general rule, for most employees, NO. The supervisors and managers do get bonuses, which is upsetting to the clerks and mail handlers who do the heavy lifting and make the supervisors look good.

How do I move up with USPS?

If you mean management (as most unfamiliar with the USPS might) contact HR and tell them you want to be a manager. They generally choose them from new or failed employees. So, as a new employee, that would be one option. Also ask HR how you can be sure to know of openings for which you may apply.

Can a rural PTF be a 204b?

I was a 204b as a PTF detailed in for 2 1/2 yrs so yes it can be done.

Can a CCA 204b?

No. CCA’s are not eligible for higher level pay. But where does it say they can’t be 204b. We have had this convo once before.