Daily printout: July 15

Linda Malone has been named acting applied engineering vice president.

She succeeds Gary Reblin, who has been named acting chief technology officer.

In her new role, Malone will oversee the strategy, design, implementation and activation efforts to transform mail processing and retail and delivery networks with next-generation technologies and sortation equipment.

She will also oversee the development and enhancement of the Postal Service’s products and services to increase revenue and improve the customer experience to maintain a competitive advantage.

Most recently, Malone served as engineering systems vice president, where she was responsible for the strategic planning of technology initiatives including the acquisition, development, deployment, testing and integration of new technology and software to support mail processing, material handling and delivery operations.

She also previously served as the former Capital Metro Area’s vice president and network operations vice president.

Malone joined the Postal Service in 1985 as a letter carrier in Wilmington, DE.

Federal ethics laws restrict Postal Service employees, their spouses and their dependents from accepting gifts from foreign government officials.

If the gift costs more than $480, it must be declined unless rejecting it would harm U.S. foreign relations or cause offense or embarrassment. If such a gift is accepted, it is considered property of the United States and must be turned over to the USPS Ethics Office within 60 days.

However, a gift given as a souvenir or courtesy may be accepted if it costs less than $480.

When determining the value of a foreign gift, contact the ethics office for an appraisal.

USPS employees are prohibited from requesting or encouraging a foreign government official to offer gifts or decorations such as awards, medals, badges or similar items.

Failure to adhere to these rules could result in disciplinary action and financial penalties.

Management Instruction EL-660-2020-2, Gifts and Decorations from Foreign Governments, has more information.

Employees with questions should email the ethics office.