NOTE: This job is listed as remote because you do not report to an office, however, you are routinely required to make personal visits to people's homes to collect survey data. While certain duties may be performed at home, it is NOT considered a 100% work from home position.
With six regional offices and thousands of employees working in local communities across the country, the Field Directorate is our largest team at the U.S. Census Bureau. Regional offices are responsible for coordinating data collection, data dissemination, and geographic operations for a range of different surveys each year, as well as the decennial census. Full-time and part-time positions in our regional offices include survey statisticians, survey technicians, information technology, and administrative and clerical staff.
We also employ part-time employees to connect with members of their local communities and collect data that represents the voice of the nation. Available across the nation, including Puerto Rico, our field representative and supervisor positions serve an important role in completing the mission of the agency. Census Bureau field representatives and field supervisors make up the majority of these positions, serving an important role in completing the mission of the agency. They connect with members of their local communities and collect data that represents the voice of the nation. Census Bureau data are the foundation of all official statistics used to make decisions about the programs, services, and infrastructure that we rely upon.
Field Representative Duties:
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Conducts interviews primarily in person (door to door) and when requested may conduct phone interviews to collect survey or census data as required within an assigned geographic area.
Communicates with respondents, supervisors, and other persons as appropriate.
Understands survey materials in order to explain the purpose of surveys, ask questions as worded on the questionnaire or survey instrument, and enters accurate and complete information into a laptop computer or onto survey forms.
Maintains personal payroll records that reflect hours worked, miles driven, and reimbursements for travel and communications claimed.
Completes and attends training as necessary in-person or online.
--Requirements
You must be 18 years old.
You must be a US Citizen.
You must have good hearing and the ability to read small print found on surveys. You must be in good physical condition to drive, climb stairs, and walk for extended periods.
You will occasionally be required to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
You must be willing to work days, evenings, and weekends.
You must be willing to work a varying number of hours per week.
You must be willing to occasionally travel overnight for training and work assignments.
You must have access to a vehicle (or public transportation) so that you can complete work throughout the assigned geographic area.
You must establish and maintain a safe work environment in your residence.
You must be willing to use all methods of communication (face to face, phone call, emails, letter, etc.).
You must have access to a landline or mobile phone.
You must have an internet connection at your residence. If internet is not available in your area, must be able to connect to a cellular network.
You must be suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You must be registered for Selective Service at the time of hire, if applicable,(www.sss.gov).
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
A one or two-year trial period is required (dependent upon veteran's status).
This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.
Must apply via USA Jobs
Link to USAJobs application:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/881888300
