Job Listing: Survey Technician, GG-0303-06, Census-D-JWP

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 few vacancies - Boston Metro Area, MA Duty Location: Boston, MA
Organization: Boston Regional Office
Applications under this
vacancy announcement will be considered under external competitive
procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit
promotion procedures as BOSTON RO-2008-0070.
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promotion procedures apply to current or previous Federal employees
in the competitive service who are eligible for transfer, promotion,
reassignment, or reinstatement. This MAY also apply to applicants
seeking consideration through a special appointing authority such as
VRA, VEOA, Schedule A, etc. Please read the vacancy announcement to
determine who may apply.

Come join the Census Team, where every one counts. The Census Bureau
produces quality data that helps Americans better understand our
country - its population, resources, economy, society and culture.
We offer competitive salaries, flexible hours and work arrangements,
developmental opportunities, recognition for a job well done, a
variety of benefits and health insurance plans, and a host of other
employment incentives. If working in an environment that values your
individuality and diversity and allows you to innovate, engage in
problem solving, and achieve your professional goals appeals to you,
then the Census Bureau is the place for you. Come join the Census
Team and be responsible for contributing to the fabric of our
nation - where every one counts.

Promotion Potential: GG-06
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.

The work schedule for this position is Mixed Tour. With a Mixed-
Tour work schedule, an employee may be changed between full time,
part-time, and intermittent work schedules to accommodate
fluctuating workloads and is subject to a signed agreement.

You must submit your application by 11:59 PM eastern standard time
the closing date of the announcement.

Major Duties

Incumbent resolves listing problems; assists Supervisor in
monitoring reinterview process, and in determining field assignments
by analyzing daily reports to determine caseloads. Reassigns
cases. Checks in and edits questionnaires. Computes production
allowances and prepares office reports on production, training, and
progress. Answers a variety of inquiries from the field staff
regarding survey procedures as well as trouble shooting for the
laptop computer including how to obtain a replacement laptop and
computer equipment; providing support to the FRs with laptop
problems such as how to identify hardware problems, i.e., hard disk,
and modem; reviewing the laptop's common software problems, i.e.,
instrument and case management software. Supervise support staff,
including conducting performance reviews. Address survey respondent
questions and concerns.

How to Apply

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Management Help Desk at 1-877-662-7730 or mgshelp@monster.com, Monday
to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST (excluding Federal holidays).
Applications and faxes MUST be received by 11:59 p.m. eastern
standard time of the vacancy closing date.
Application under this announcement requires the applicant to
complete and submit a specially designed USAJOBS application. The
submission of anything other than the USAJOBS application will result
in your application not being considered under this announcement.
If you do not create a resume in USAJOBS or if the resume is
incomplete, then your application will not be considered under this
announcement.
Questions that require a narrative response, please give a complete
and detailed answer. Do not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your
answer.
You may be directed to FAX specific documentation to verify
information about your civil service status, your education, your
CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, your veteran's preference and/or other
information. Please fax with the appropriate cover sheet. Please
refer to the fax cover sheet for the fax number. The requested
documents MUST be received by the closing date of this announcement.
Each document must be dialed and faxed in separately as each sheet
includes an identification number, which ensure your document is
processed correctly.


Required Documents:
Applicants applying to this vacancy should follow the fax
instructions in this vacancy. Do not use the USAJOBS Upload feature
to submit ANY documents!
You may FAX documents at any time during the open period of a vacancy
announcement by going to http://www.usajobs.opm.gov:
1) Log into My USAJOBS,
2) Click on "Applications",
3) Locate the vacancy you applied to,
4) Under "Application Status" column, click on "More Information".
This will take you from Recruitment-One-Stop (ROS) to the Department
of Commerce site (this will take a few seconds, please be patient);
5) Select "View/Generate Fax Cover Sheets" and click "Continue",
6) Select type of document to be faxed,
7) Click on "Print Cover Sheet" to print fax cover sheet
8) Once the cover sheet has printed click button "Return to ROS" to
bring you back to the USAJOBS site. You can then logout.
CTAP/ICTAP applicants MUST submit via fax:
a. a copy of their specific RIF notice, written notice of their
expected separation or other documentation of priority consideration
status, AND
b. a copy of their latest SF-50 noting current position, grade
level, and duty location, AND
c. a copy of their last performance appraisal, AND
d. any documentation from their agency to show their current
promotion potential.
ALL required documents supporting your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must be
received by midnight of the closing date of this announcement.
Please fax with the appropriate cover sheet. Please refer to the fax
cover sheet for the fax number. Refer to the CTAP/ICTAP information
in this vacancy to determine required documentation.
Transcripts: You must submit a copy of your undergraduate/graduate
transcript(s) if the announcement specifies education as part of the
basic entry requirements, if you are qualifying based on substitution
of education for experience, and/or if you are qualifying based on
superior academic achievement. Transcripts must show course number,
title, grade, type (semester/quarter), and number of credit hours.
Applicants selected for the position will be required to provide
official transcripts.
To receive credit for education completed in foreign colleges or
universities, you must show proof that such education has been
evaluated and has shown to be equivalent to education received in an
accredited educational institution in the United States.
If claiming 5 point veterans' preference, a DD-214 must be submitted
and received by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If
claiming 10 point veterans' preference, a DD-214, SF-15 (version
dated December 2004), and supporting documentation must be submitted
and received by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. The
DD-214 must state the Disposition of Discharge (Character of
Service). Please fax the appropriate cover sheet and a legible copy
of the corresponding document. Please refer to the fax cover sheet
for the fax number. Each document must be dialed and faxed in
separately as each sheet includes an identification number, which
ensures your document is processed correctly.
Applicants on Active Duty: Applicants on active duty claiming either
5-point or 10-point preference must show on their application that
they have met the requirements for preference as outlined above and
must submit appropriate proof and documentation at time of
appointment.
For the new definition of a veteran consistent with
Public Law 109-163, signed by the President on January 6, 2006,
please visit Vet Guide at
http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp


Contact Information:
Delegated Examining Unit

Phone: 301-763-3705

Fax: 000-000-0000

Email: jerome.w.pryor@census.gov


Or write:
U.S. Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Room 2K038D
Washington, DC 20233

Fax: 000-000-0000


What To Expect Next:
Applicants will receive notice that their application has been
received. Applicants can check the status of their application by
accessing USAJOBs, Applicant Site at http://usajobs.opm.gov and
clicking "My USAJOBs". You will need to login and then click
on "Track your online job application".