Field Representative (AR/IL/IA/IN/MI/MN/MO/WI) Job in Location Negotiable After Selection

Vacancy No. FLDCG-2026-FR-01-DE Department U.S. Census Bureau
Salary $17.45 to $25.35 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/13/2026 Close Date 8/13/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Location Negotiable After Selection


Summary

This vacancy is for a Field Representative (FR) position located in AR/IL/IA/IN/MI/MN/MO/WI. If your state/territory is not listed here, visit Census.gov to find your state's announcement. 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

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

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 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 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.

Qualifications

This vacancy is also advertised under another announcement with a bilingual requirement. The bilingual announcement can be viewed at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/857487300. If you speak a language other than English, you are strongly encouraged to apply to this announcement AND the bilingual announcement.

Applicants must have one year of general experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to GS-03 in the Federal service. 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 all grade levels 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:

  1. 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).
  2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location;
  3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
  4. Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential.

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.;
  3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
  4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • This is an open continuous announcement which allows you to apply up to the closing date. There may or may not be a vacancy at the time you are conducting your job search. Vacancies will be filled as they become available.
  • This is a time-limited appointment with a 180 day not-to-exceed date. At any time, you may be extended (up to a maximum of 4 years), released or converted to a permanent appointment at management discretion.
  • Salary and grade, and promotion potential is predetermined by duty station of the position being filled and cannot be negotiated. Please review the following map to look up the pay rate for your duty station (which will be your home address):Chicago Regional Area.
  • This position has a mixed-tour work schedule. A mixed-tour work schedule provides for periods of full-time, part-time, and/or intermittent work to accommodate fluctuating workloads. The candidate(s) selected for this position must sign an agreement outlining the conditions of employment prior to appointment.
  • You will be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. You will also be REQUIRED TO SIGN AND CERTIFY THE ACCURACY OF ALL THE INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; or you may be fired after you begin to work; or you may be fined or jailed.
  • Veteran's Preference - Applicants claiming 10-point veteran preference MUST submit the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, with the required proof (i.e., statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs) and the latest copy of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point preference who do not submit the required documentation will receive 5-point veteran's preference. Applicants claiming 5-point veteran's preference must submit a DD-214 to receive preference.
  • Former federal employees, who received a Voluntary Separation Incentive payment (VSIP) or "Buyout" and subsequently return to a position in a Federal agency, whether by reemployment or contracts for personal services, are obligated to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid it within a specified time period.
  • Trial Period - Applicants selected for this position are required to serve a trial period. If you are extended, the trial period is one year of continuous service for preference eligible candidates and two years of continuous service for non-preference eligible candidates in the same or similar position. During this trial period, candidates may be removed from this position for poor performance and will not have appeal rights to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).
  • Disabled Veterans or any other applicants eligible for non-competitive appointments should specify their special eligibility on the application.
  • This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Tracey Edlin at 812-218-4091 or email at Tracey.A.Edlin@census.gov. The decision of granting reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.

Do NOT include the following types of information in your application, if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position.

Social Security Number (SSN)
Date of Birth (DOB)
Photos of yourself
Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

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/12880657

Required Documents

  • Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must be 2 pages or less. 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

This is an open continuous announcement which allows you to apply up to 11:59 PM EST on 08/13/2026. There may or may not be a vacancy at the time you are conducting your job search. Since vacancies will be filled as they become available, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

  1. 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.
  2. 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: Tracey Edlin at 812-218-4091 or email at Tracey.A.Edlin@census.gov.

Agency contact information

Tracey Edlin

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:

  1. Application Received or Application Incomplete;
  2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met;
  3. Referred or Not Referred; and
  4. 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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