mdgriffith60 -- "My mother converted from a RCR to a RCA 26 May 2018 and her post office has a bunch of routes coming up for bid. My question is she authorized to bid on them, she has been working on rural routes for over 90 days since her transfer."
-- Looks like time for a lesson ( for me anyways ) about the RCR position.
-- Disclaimer -- I have no experience with the "RCR" designation. Only that RCR's were hired between 21 JUL 1981 and 12 NOV 1986. ( long before my time ) Assigned to 1 to 3 rural routes as a leave replacement in the absence of the regular carrier. Sounds like what is now considered a Part-Time Flexible ( PTF ).
-- Did RCR's have bidding rights? Anyone??
-- Why did your mother covert from RCR to RCA?
-- Article 12.3.B.1 -- Local Posting and Bidding of Regular Rural Routes.
1. Post the vacancy at the vacancy post office, including stations and branches, for all regular rural carriers, substitute rural carriers, and rural carrier associates ( RCA's) with one ( 1 ) year of continuous service as an RCA. ( no mention of RCR's )
-- Your mom won't reach one year of continuous service as an RCA until 25 MAY 2019.
-- Best hope some of the routes don't get posted until late May.
"she has been working on rural routes for over 90 days since her transfer."
-- Having worked on rural routes for over 90 days, means she has completed her probationary period as an RCA.
-- Time as an RCR does come into play during tie-breaking.
-- Is time - up to 21 DEC 1988 - working as an RCR eligible to be bought back? Anyone??
-- Get with your Assistant District Representative for definite information.
