City of Aurora in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau
As the 2025 Special Census approaches, the City of Aurora, in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, is looking to hire field representatives to assist in completing the Census. This vacancy is for a Field Representative (FR) position supporting Special Census (SC) operations for Aurora, IL. This position reports to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Chicago Regional Office.
These temporary positions provide you with the opportunity to directly help the city of Aurora, IL, and earn competitive pay!
As a Census Field Representative, you will be responsible for conducting interviews primarily in-person (door-to-door) and, when requested, over the phone. You will also understand the Special Census materials in order to explain the purpose of the Special Census, ask questions as worded on the Special Census Questionnaire, and enter accurate and complete information onto Special Census forms.
You will be expected to canvass and travel around a specific area in Aurora to find and verify the number of people living in a home, townhome, condo, or apartment. Reimbursements are available for miles driven and travel and communications claimed!
Available Positions:
- Field Representative – $21.00 p/hr.
- Field Supervisor – $24.50 p/hr.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years old or older and a U.S. Citizen
- Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends
- Must have flexible schedule – expect a varying number of hours to work per week, depending on the area you will be canvassing.
- Must have either access to a vehicle or public transportation.
- Must be willing to use different methods of communication, including face-to-face conversations, phone calls, emails, letters, and more.
- Must have access to a landline or mobile phone.
- Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- Bilingual candidates are a plus.
Qualifications:
One (1) year of general experience in clerical, office, or other work is helpful, but not required, OR two (2) years of education above high school (college degree not required).
*Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work! Volunteer work includes but is not limited to professional, philanthropic, non-profit, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social groups.
How To Apply:
Application and required documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 01/30/2025.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, please contact:
Jeremie Crawford
812-218-4042
jeremie.s.crawford@census.gov.
To apply for this job please visit www.usajobs.gov.