Survey Clerk OA

U.S. Census Bureau • Burbank, CA

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About The Position

This Survey Clerk OA position with the Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, is located at multiple Census Regional Offices. The employee coordinates tasks involved in collecting, controlling, field-reviewing, and reporting statistical data for a major survey or combination of surveys. The position provides technical assistance to field staff using automated tools and internet or other search applications, including mapping software. It also involves searching case statuses, documenting case outcomes, following up on missing or inadequate case information, and establishing working relationships with management, external parties, and stakeholders at all levels.

The position is GS-0303-5. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the announcement closing date. The work schedule is a Mixed Tour, under which an employee may be moved between full-time, part-time, and intermittent schedules to accommodate fluctuating workloads, subject to a signed agreement. A USA Hire assessment is required and must generally be completed within 48 hours after application submission. The announcement closes at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 11/06/2026, or when the first 200 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen and suitable for Federal employment.
• Be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Have typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors in a five-minute writing sample.
• For GS-05, have one year of experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to GS-4 Federal service, including qualifying clerical, survey-support, database/search, case-review, or customer-demand experience; OR have four years of education above high school. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may qualify.
• Complete the required USA Hire assessment within the specified 48-hour deadline.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tasks for collecting, controlling, field-reviewing, and reporting statistical data for a major survey or combination of surveys.
• Provide technical assistance to field staff using automated tools, internet searches, other search applications, and mapping software.
• Search for case status and document case outcomes using automated tools.
• Follow up with field staff regarding missing or inadequate case information.
• Establish working relationships with management at all levels, external parties, and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type, including whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed