Field Representative (AL/FL/GA/LA/MS/NC/SC) {#field-representative-alflgalamsncsc tabindex="-1"}

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE U.S. Census Bureau

Duties: 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

Conditions of Employment

• You must be 18 years old.
• You must be an 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).{rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"}
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the time of hire.
• A one or two-year trial period is required (dependent upon veteran's status).
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

U. S. Census Bureau provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements,U. S. Census Bureau complieswith applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.U. S. Census Bureau employsonly U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date). DFWP