Census 2020 Jobs

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Posted on: January 09, 2020 • Category: (none)

Apply By: July 31, 2020
No. of Jobs: 50
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay Type: Hourly
Education: N/A

Census 2020 Job Application Link
U.S. Census Bureau
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Qualifications:

The 2020 Census is your change to play a part in history! Temporary census positions offer the perfect opportunity to earn extra money while helping your community. Most 2020 Census positions will last several weeks. They feature competitive wages, weekly paychecks, flexible hours, and paid training. To apply, click HERE.

To be eligible to apply for a 2020 Census job you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have a valid Social Security number.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen.*
  • Have a valid email address.
  • Complete an application and answer assessment questions. (Some application questions are available in Spanish. However, an English profeciency test may also be required.)
  • Be registered with the Selective Service System or have a qualifying exemption, if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
  • Undergo fingerprinting and pass a criminal background check and a review of criminal records performed by the Census Bureau.
  • Commit to completing training.
  • Be available to work flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and weekends.

Most jobs require employees to:

  • Have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, unless public transportation is readily available.
  • Have access to a computer with internet and an email account (to complete training).

If you are currently employed, your job must be compatible with Census Bureau employment and not create conflicts of interest. These will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Also, you must not engage in any partisan political activity while on duty.

*Non-citizens may be hired in certain circumstances. Consistent with law, the Census Bureau will hire non-citizen translators as census takers who are legally entitled to work in the U.S. on an as-needed-basis during 2020 peak field operations, if there are no available citizens who can be hired with the necessary non-English language skills. Census Bureau recruiting and hiring systems will be updated consistent with this approach.

Responsibilities:

With just one job application, you may be considered for one, some, or all of the 2020 Census positions. Which positions you are considered for depends on your answers to the application assessment questions and the availability of work in your area. Bilingual applicants are needed and are encouraged to apply.

There are five different positions available:

  • Census Takers 
    • Census Takers will interview household residents and update address lists. Applicants who are hired will attend paid training before beginning work. 
      • Prior to the census, census takers used maps and address lists to determine if the addresses are correct. Next, they will visit households that haven't responded to the census, speaking with residents and using electronic devices (such as smartphones and tablets, issued by the Census Bureau) to collect census data.
    • Number of positions: There are many spots open for this position. 
    • Hours: Schedules are flexible and dependent on the area. Many of the positions require availability to work in the evenings and on weekends.
    • Location: Work is done in the field.
    • Hiring Timeline: Most job offers will be made between January and April 2020. Paid training will be conducted between March and mid-May. From May through July, census takers will help collect responses from households that have not yet responded to the census.
  • Census Field Supervisors
    • Census field supervisors will supervise census takers, monitor their progress and performance, and ensure that the quality of work is maintained and that work is completed on time. Census field supervisors will use electronic devices issued by the Census Bureau to conduct their work.
    • Number of Positions: Many
    • Hours: Schedules typically follow regular business hours but can be flexible and dependent on the area. This position may require working shifts on specific days, evenings, or weekends.
    • Location: Work is done in the field and at home.
    • Timeline: Most job offers will be made in January and February 2020.
Other Information:

Veteran Status: If you are a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. armed forces and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans' preference. You must include documentation supporting your claim for preference in your application. For more information, visit the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Veterans' Preference page. The Census Bureau is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity Page.

Bilingual and Noncitizen Applicants: Bilingual applicants are needed and encouraged to apply. Noncitizens will be considered for positions that require proficiency in a particular language if no qualified citizens are available. If selected for a position, noncitizens must present documentation of employment eligibility.

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