The Census Bureau will be hiring people to help them collect information in local neighborhoods. They are looking to hire people from local neighborhoods. According to information from Denver’s Office of Economic Development, applicants will need to take a basic skills test and the Census Bureau is offering them three times next month. You need to pre-register for in order to take the test. Here is more information about this opportunity, including how to pre-register:
“The US Census Bureau is recruiting for Field Positions.
What do people in the field do?
a) Canvass door to door
b) Interview household respondents
c) Verify and update address listings and maps
d) Follow up with households that did not return the census
questionnaire by mail.
e) Perform quality control (QC) work
What are the requirements?
1) At least 18 years old to be hired.
2) Applicants must possess a valid social security number
3) United States citizens receive preference for census jobs.
4) The Census Bureau may consider non-citizens only if we have identified a need for a language skill in an area and no qualified citizens are available. To be considered, non-citizens must present documentation of employment eligibility.
5) Conviction(s) based on violation(s) of the law after age 18 for something other than a minor traffic violation
6) For field jobs such as enumerators and crew leader, applicants must be available to work flexible schedules during days, late afternoons, and evenings, as well as on weekends.
7) Applicants must take a written test of basic skills (e.g. basic math, alphabetizing, definitions, word problems map reading).
8) Applicants must pass a Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.
9) Persons who are hired will be fingerprinted
TESTING SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm
TESTING SITE:
Speer Workforce Center 1391 N. Speer Blvd., Suite 500 & 520
Denver, CO 80024
DO NOT BE LATE! You will NOT be allowed in once the test has begun! Plan on being there for at least 1.5 to 2 hours to fill out the application, and take the test.
BRING THE FOLLOWING WITH YOU:
2 FORMS OF ID which include, but are not limited to the following:
1) VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
2) SOCIAL SECURITY CARD (NOT A COPY) or
3) BIRTH CERTIFICATE (NOT A COPY)
4) OR VALID PASSPORT
If you don’t have these, see contact information below for information regarding other acceptable ID
VETERANS:
Veterans can claim the 5-point veterans’ preference (will need to bring your DD-214) or the 10-point veterans’ preference. (You MUST bring a copy of SF-15 and/or your DD-214). Veterans also will not receive disability preference points until they provide the required documentation.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:
ADA accommodations are available. See contact information below to request an accommodation to participate in this recruitment. Please make your requests by Friday at 12:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE IN ORDER TO FILL OUT THE APPLICATION AND TAKE THE TEST. PLEASE CONTACT Magdalena A via phone or e-mail:
Magdalena Aguayo
US Census Bureau Recruiting Assistant
303-226-8612 or 303-226-8621
magda28@q.com ”
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