On Oct. 22, the Postal Service announced that the Skilled Maintenance Assessment (SMA) will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, under the USPS/APWU Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) “Re: Skilled Maintenance Assessment,” dated Aug. 14.
The SMA consists of five exams that will determine promotion eligibility in the Maintenance Craft.
According to the agreement, the SMA will be implemented in accordance with Paragraphs 8 and 9 of the MOU. Paragraph 10 addresses discontinuing the Revamped Maintenance Selection System (RMSS) process.
RMSS Exam 955 and Structured Interviews To End Jan. 1, 2027
Effective Jan. 1, 2027, the Postal Service will discontinue the RMSS process, including Exam 955 and structured interviews, consistent with Paragraph 10 of the MOU, which states:
“Any employee who has not completed the associated structured interview prior to the effective date of the SMA will be given the opportunity to complete the structured interview within 90 calendar days from the effective date of the SMA. Exceptions to the structured interview completion will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but no later than December 31, 2028.”
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