Census Jobs 2022 – Apply for Latest Openings Online

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Census Jobs – In advance of the 2022 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting hundreds of thousands of people for temporary jobs across the United States and Puerto Rico.  

Census Jobs Overview

The 2022 Census is your chance to play a part in history! Temporary census positions offer the perfect opportunity to earn extra money while helping your community. Census Jobs

Most 2022 Census positions will last several weeks. They feature:

This page provides details about the positions and the qualifications you’ll need to apply.

You may be considered for one, some, or all 2020 Census positions. Which positions you are considered for depends on your answers to the application assessment questions and the availability of work in your area.

Bilingual applicants are needed and are encouraged to apply.

Descriptions for Census Jobs Openings for 2022

  • Census Takers

Census takers will interview household residents and update address lists. Applicants who are hired will attend paid training before beginning work.

Prior to the census, census takers used maps and address lists to determine if the addresses are correct. Next, they will visit households that haven’t responded to the census, speaking with residents and using electronic devices (such as smartphones and tablets, issued by the Census Bureau) to collect census data. Census Jobs

Number of Positions: Hundreds of thousands

Hours: Schedules are flexible and dependent on the area. Many of the positions require availability to work in the evenings and on weekends.

Location: Work is done in the field.

Hiring Timeline: Most job offers were made between January and April 2020. The U.S. Census Bureau continues to accept applications for temporary part-time positions with the 2020 Census. Although many job offers have been made, there is still an opportunity for jobs to be offered. Training dates will vary based on the operation you are hired to work on. Once the training details have been finalized you will be notified by your Area Census Office via telephone and you will receive an email providing you with the training details. For the latest scheduling updates, please see 2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19.

  • Census Field Supervisors

Census field supervisors will supervise census takers, monitor their progress and performance, and ensure that the quality of work is maintained and that work is completed on time. Census field supervisors will use electronic devices issued by the Census Bureau to conduct their work.

Number of Positions: Thousands

Hours: Schedules typically follow regular business hours but can be flexible and dependent on the area. This position may require working shifts on specific days, evenings, or weekends. Census Jobs

Location: Work is done in the field and at home.

Timeline: Most job offers will be made in January and February 2020. However, opportunities may periodically become available due to employee turnover or reassessment of needs.

  • Recruiting Assistants

Recruiting assistants will give impromptu presentations and meet with representatives from the community, media outlets, employment agencies, and other groups to promote census employment opportunities and recruit local residents. They may also help applicants complete the online job application. Recruiting assistants will use electronic devices issued by the Census Bureau to conduct their work. Census Jobs

Number of Positions: Thousands

Hours: Schedules typically follow regular business hours but can be flexible and dependent on the area. This position may require some work in the evenings and on weekends.

Location: Work is done in the field.

Timeline: Job offers will be made periodically throughout the 2020 Census. Opportunities may periodically become available due to employee turnover or reassessment of needs.

  • Clerk

Clerks are needed in or near area census offices to perform administrative and clerical tasks in support of various functions, including payroll, personnel, recruiting, and field operations. Clerks will use computers or other electronic devices (such as smartphones and tablets) issued by the Census Bureau to conduct their work. Census Jobs

Number of Positions: Thousands

Hours: Schedules typically follow regular business hours but can be flexible and dependent on the area. This position may require some work in the evenings and on weekends.

Location: Work is done in an office.

Timeline: Job offers will be made periodically throughout the 2020 Census. Opportunities may periodically become available due to employee turnover or reassessment of needs.

  • Office Operations Supervisor

Office operations supervisors are needed in or near area census offices to assist in the management of office functions and day-to-day activities required to support field operations.

The person in this position supervises clerks, oversees office operations, develops work schedules, oversees assignment preparation and tracking, conducts quality checks, does data entry, and oversees shipment activities. Office operations supervisors will use desktop or laptop computers or other electronic devices (such as smartphones and tablets) issued by the Census Bureau to conduct their work.

Number of Positions: Thousands

Hours: Schedules typically follow regular business hours but can be flexible and dependent on the area. This position may require working shifts on specific days, evenings, or weekends.

Location: Work is done in an office.

Timeline: Job offers will be made periodically throughout the 2020 Census. Opportunities may periodically become available due to employee turnover or reassessment of needs.

Census Jobs Qualifications

To be eligible for a 2021 Census job, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have a valid Social Security number.
  • Be a U.S. citizen.*
  • Have a valid email address.
  • Complete an application and answer assessment questions. (Some application questions are available in Spanish. However, an English proficiency test may also be required.)
  • Be able to speak, read, and write in English, if applying in the 50 states or Washington, D.C. (Bilingual applicants are needed and are encouraged to apply.)
  • Be registered with the Selective Service System or have a qualifying exemption, if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
  • Undergo fingerprinting and pass a criminal background check and a review of criminal records performed by the Census Bureau.
  • Commit to completing training.
  • Be available to work flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and weekends.

Most jobs require employees to:

  • Have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, unless public transportation is readily available.
  • Have access to a computer with internet and an email account (to complete training).

Applicants located in Puerto Rico:

  • Have the option to complete the application in English or Spanish but will be required to complete the assessments in Spanish only.
  • Will be required to take the English proficiency assessment, if applying for office and/or supervisory positions.

If you are currently employed, your job must be compatible with Census Bureau employment and not create conflicts of interest. These will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Also, you must not engage in any partisan political activity while on duty.

* Non-citizens may be hired in certain circumstances. Consistent with law, the Census Bureau will hire non-citizen translators as census takers who are legally entitled to work in the U.S. on an as-needed-basis during 2020 peak field operations, if there are no available citizens who can be hired with the necessary non-English language skills. Census Bureau recruiting and hiring systems will be updated consistently with this approach.

Veteran Status

If you are a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. armed forces and were separated under honourable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans’ preference. You must include documentation supporting your claim for preference in your application. For more information, visit the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Veterans’ Preference page. Census Jobs

The Census Bureau is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

Bilingual and Noncitizen Applicants

Bilingual applicants are needed and are encouraged to apply. Noncitizens will be considered for positions that require proficiency in a particular language if no qualified citizens are available. If selected for a position, noncitizens must present documentation of employment eligibility. To find out if you are authorized to work in the U.S. if you are not a citizen, click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/mye-verify/self-check Census Jobs

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step toward joining our team! Click the “Apply for Job” button below to Start your census job application today.

To apply for this job please visit recruitment.2020census.gov.


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