Summary
This vacancy is for a Field Representative (FR) position supporting Special Census (SC) operations for Ankeny, IA. This position reports to the U.S. Census Bureau's Chicago Regional Office
Applicants selected will have their home as their Duty Station and will be required to travel throughout their local area.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
The Public: All U.S. Citizens who will have a physical residence within the area of consideration at the time of hire.
Duties
- Conducts interviews primarily in person (door to door) and when requested may conduct phone interviews to SC data as required within an assigned geographic area.
- Communicates with respondents, supervisors, and other persons as appropriate.
- Understands SC materials in order to explain the purpose of the SC, ask questions as worded on the questionnaire and enters accurate and complete information onto SC forms.
- Canvass and travel around an area in an organized manner to find and verify living quarters.
- Maintains personal payroll records that reflect hours worked, miles driven, and reimbursements for travel and communications claimed.
- Completes and attends in-person training.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must maintain a residence within the area of consideration that will serve as your duty station. Please click here to review a map of the area of consideration.
- You must be 18 years old.
- You must be a US Citizen.
- You must have good hearing and the ability to read small print. 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 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.
Qualifications
Applicants must have one year of general experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility as described below.
General experience is being progressively responsible in clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
OR
2 years of education above high school.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for which both education and experience are acceptable. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
- A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location;
- A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
- Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
- A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
- A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
- Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: Candidates are evaluated on the extent and quality of their experience. To verify that you meet the qualifications for this position, we will review:
- Your resume against the described general/specialized experience and/or education.
- Your other submitted documents.
- Your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.
The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. Click to see preview: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12459629
Required Documents
- Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must list your paid and non-paid education and work experience related to the position. For each work experience include job title, series/grade (if Federal employment), duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and address, starting and ending dates (month/year), hours per week, salary, and indicate if we may contact your current supervisor/employer. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position(s). Your resume will be used to validate your responses. Your resume should also indicate your citizenship and if you are registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
- Education Documentation, if applicable: Submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information.
- Veteran's Preference supporting documentation, if applicable: Examples include a DD-214, self-certification, or veteran preference eligibility letter.
- Retired re-employed annuitants, if applicable: You are required to submit an annuity statement if selected.
How to Apply
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on07/05/2024 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.
USAJOBS Help Center | How to see your application and job status to return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov/ and click on "Applications." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application." Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, please contact: Jeremie Crawford at 812-218-4042 or email at jeremie.s.crawford@census.gov.
Next steps
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov and clicking on "Applications." The status will be visible next to the corresponding positions. The four points of notification are:
- Application Received or Application Incomplete;
- Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met;
- Referred or Not Referred; and
- Selected or Not Selected.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
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