PS Form 3971

What Is PS Form 3971?

PS Form 3971 is a form that postal clerks fill out to request leave or to notify their supervisor of an absence from work. The form must be completed and given to the supervisor in a timely manner.

What is the PS form 3971 used for?

Form PS 3971 pdf is used to request for or notification of absence such as vacation, sick leave, or family leave. A request or notice of absence is also used to request leave for military duty, jury duty, or other court appearances.

How to Fill Out PS Form 3971?

This form is used to ask for leave or to notify your supervisor of an absence. When you use USPS request for leave or notice of absence, you need to provide the following information:

• Your name and address
• Your social security number
• Your supervisor's name and address
• Type of leave you are requesting
• Vacation dates
• Reason for leave

How to submit PS form 3971?

Once completed, Form 3971 should be submitted to the employee's supervisor at least 30 days prior to the start date of the requested leave. The supervisor will review the request and determine if the leave can be approved. If so, the supervisor will sign and return the form to the employee. The employee must then submit the form to the leave department.

Who should sign PS form 3971?

After downloading PS Form 3971 and completing it, the employee requesting the leave of absence must sign it. The supervisor must approve or deny the leave request. If the leave is approved, the supervisor signs and dates the form.