Job Listing: Census Recruiter

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The incumbent assists the regional Recruiting Coordinator in directing the recruitment process to ensure that sufficient numbers of Enumerators, Crew Leaders, and other field and office personnel are identified, tested, and hired for temporary census jobs. Incumbent coordinates initial contacts with state and local public employment agencies, media outlets, community and business leaders, and other appropriate sources to recruit key Regional Census Center (RCC) and management level Local Census Office (LCO) positions, and ensures that a reserve of potential candidates is available to compensate for employee turnover.  Incumbent analyzes the status of recruiting activities by monitoring the applicant file and progress reports to ensure that the recruiting goals are met or exceeded. In accordance with established national and regional recruiting plans, develops a strategic plan for RCC and LCO recruitment, and uses available data and other reference sources to target areas for increased recruiting activities.

Major Duties

How to Apply

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Submit a narrative statement responding to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) identified in the announcement. This information will be used to determine your eligibility and/or rating and is required.

HOW TO APPLY:  Each applicant must submit a completed Optional Application for Federal Employment, OF-612, a resume, or a SF-171, Application for Federal Employment (this form is obsolete but may be used), for EACH grade level, listing your work duties and accomplishments relating to the job for which you are applying.  List your work duties and accomplishments relating to the job for which you are applying.  The following information is needed to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet legal requirements for Federal employment.  Failure to provide this information may result in loss of consideration.

            - Recruiting Bulletin number, title, and lowest grade acceptable

- Full name, mailing address (including zip code) and day and evening phone numbers (with area code).

- Social Security number

-  Country of citizenship (this Federal job requires U.S. citizenship).

- Veteran’s Preference – Applicants claiming 10-point veteran’ s 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 5-point veteran’s preference must submit a DD-214 to receive preference. 

- Highest Federal civilian grade held (if applicable).

- Highest education level achieved.  Specify:  name, city, state, zip code (if known), date

   or expected date (month/year) of completion of degree requirements, type of degree received, and graduate of foreign universities must include proof of foreign education equivalency to an accredited U.S. college/university.

- Paid and non-paid 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,

   hours per week, salary, and indicate if we may contact your current supervisor/employer.

- Job-related: training courses (title and year), skills (e.g., other languages, typing speed,

  computer software/hardware, tools, etc.), certificates/licenses (current), and honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., publications, memberships in professional societies, etc.).

- Use of any Government agency envelopes to file job application is a violation of Federal laws and regulations.  Applications submitted in Government envelopes will not be accepted.

Individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodations by calling (800) 877-8339.

Complete application package must be received by the closing date of the bulletin and submitted to: 

            U.S. Census Bureau

            Regional Census Center

            1234 Market Street, Suite 340

            Philadelphia, PA 19107

            ATTN: Human Resource Specialist

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Application materials must be received by the closing date of the recruiting bulletin.  Applications received after this date will not be considered.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 -    Payment of relocation is NOT authorized.

 -    Must be available to travel, extended overnight travel included, as needed.

-     This is a Mixed-Tour work schedule, which may be changed from full-time, part-time, or intermittent to accommodate fluctuating workloads.

-     Candidates selected for these positions must sign an agreement outlining the conditions of employment prior to the 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 work; or you may be fined or jailed.

-     If selected, male applicants born after 12/31/59 must confirm their selective service registration status.

-     Certification forms are available at most Federal agency personnel offices or from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

-     Public law requires all new appointees to present proof of identity and employment eligibility.

-      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Employees who receive a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) or ABuyout@ 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.

       THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE IS AN

          EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.