CIM Section 33.1

This section provides that the Postal Service will seek to fill career positions by making them available to qualified career employees prior to hiring new employees. Further, this section obligates the postal Service to assist employees seeking advancement through training and self-help programs.

The Postal Service is committed to the principle of promotions from within, with emphasis upon career advancement opportunities.

Source: Step 4 Grievance M-NAT-17, dated February 27, 1974.

Postal Employee Development Centers (PEDC) are field units located in Districts that provide area-wide training and development support services for all postal personnel on a continuing basis. The primary mission of the PEDC is to contribute to and foster improved employee job performance. The PEDC also provides counseling to help employees pursue career and self-development goals.

Source: Employee and Labor Relations Manual Chapter 7, Section 722.1

Self-development training is training that is taken to attain self-determined goals or career objectives that are not directly related to the employee’s current job.

Source: Employee and Labor Relations Manual Chapter 7, Section 711.421.