Field Representative

Department Of Commerce • Washington, DC

395d • $28 - $28

About The Position

This vacancy is for a Field Representative (FR) position supporting Special Census (SC) operations for White House, TN. Applicants selected will have their home as their Duty Station and will be required to travel throughout their local area.

Requirements

• You must maintain a residence within the area of consideration that will serve as your duty station.
• You must be 18 years old.
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must have good hearing and the ability to read small print.
• 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) to 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 be suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service at the time of hire, if applicable.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• General experience 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.
• 2 years of education above high school.

Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews primarily in person (door to door) and when requested may conduct phone interviews to SC data as required within an assigned geographic area.
• Communicates with respondents, supervisors, and other persons as appropriate.
• Understands SC materials in order to explain the purpose of the SC, ask questions as worded on the questionnaire and enters accurate and complete information onto SC forms.
• Canvass and travel around an area in an organized manner to find and verify living quarters.
• Maintains personal payroll records that reflect hours worked, miles driven, and reimbursements for travel and communications claimed.
• Completes and attends in-person training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees