Once a CCA has completed 90 work days, or has been employed for 120 calendar days, the CCA will be provided with an annual uniform allowance equal to the amount provided to career carriers.

As of November 21, 2015, that amount is $420.

HOW IS A UNIFORM ALLOWANCE PROVIDED TO A CCA?

When a CCA becomes eligible for a uniform allowance, funds must be approved through an eBuy submission by local management. After approval, a Letter of Authorization form must be completed and provided to the employee within 14 days of the eligibility date.The CCA takes the completed form to a USPS authorized vendor to purchase uniform items. The Letter of Authorization can be located on the Uniform Program website on the Blue Page under Labor Relations.

HOW ARE UNIFORM ITEMS PURCHASED?

Uniform items can only be purchased from USPS licensed vendors. A list of all authorized Postal Service Uniform vendors is located under the Labor Relations website: Uniform Program form the Blue Page and also on Liteblue under My HR, and look for the link for Uniform Program.

HOW DOES A LICENSED UNIFORM VENDOR RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR UNIFORM ITEMS PURCHASED BY A CCA?

The licensed vendor creates an itemized invoice of the sale, provides a copy of the invoice to the CCA, and sends the original invoice for payment to the local manager identified on the Letter of Authorization. Upon receipt, the local manager certifies the invoice and pays the vendor using the office Smartpay card.