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About Eric Shangle
Expertise
I am able to answer questions about the US Government and it's budget cycle, military, manpower, and contracting.

Experience
I spent 13 years in the US Navy as an officer. I have a defense-focused MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School emphasizing financial management and manpower.

Education/Credentials
MBA, Naval Postgraduate School, 2005
M.A., Human Relations, University of Oklahoma, 2002
B.S., Ocean Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1997

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US Government Information - usps

Expert: Eric Shangle - 11/28/2006

Question
Is the USPS a part of the US government or is it a private entity? Also to get a job there is it civil service?
I heard that it is associated with the Executive Branch but is not tax supported and can make a profit?

Answer
Christina,
Yes. The USPS is a part of the federal government. Employees of the USPS are civil servants. You are also correct that they are unique in the federal government since they are a profit-generating organization.

I did a quick search of the Executive Branch and the USPS. I did not see where it was a member of the Executive Branch. I can research this later if you are still curious. Unfortunately I have to catch a plane right now. I wanted to get a response to you sooner than later.

I hope that this helped out.
Eric

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