Posted by Michelle/AL on 7/19/08 11:03pm
Msg #256025

2010 Census

It's almost that time again when the US Gvt will be looking to hire workers for the Census Bureau. Believe it or not, recruitment starts soon. See the timeline below. (PS: I clicked on Rules & Guidelines to see if this post is considered advertisin but the link did not work. If I'm advertising, please accept my apologies in advance and I will understand if this post is deleted.)

US Census 2010 Timeline of Activities

Fall 2008: Recruitment beings for local census jobs for early census operations.
Spring 2009: Census employees go door-2-door to update address list nationwide.
Fall 2009: Recruitment begins for census takers needed for peak workload in 2010.
February - March 2010: Census questionnaires are mailed or delivered to households.
April 1, 2010: Census Day
April - July 2010: Census takers visit households that did not return a questionnaire by mail.
December 2010: By law, Census Bureau delivers population counts to President for apportionment.
March 2011: By law, Census Bureau completes delivery of redistricting data to states.

Reply by ZeeCA on 7/19/08 11:07pm
Msg #256028

I have previously worked for the census bureau when i was in college. As signing agents I think we are perfect to take this on. I was paid per completed census questionnaire. We know how to work quickly and keep the BO on point which would definitely come into play here!

GL to those who do this. It is a once every 10 year assignment and will be very very interesting!

Reply by Michelle/AL on 7/19/08 11:10pm
Msg #256030

Zee, I was thinking the same thing...

...that it would utilize many of the skills used by notaries/signing agents; however, because I've never been hired by the census bureau, I was reluctant to say so. I didn't include a link to the UIS Census Bureau's website but it is easy to "Google" to get there. There's lots of information about the application process and pay. Many of the jobs pay weekly!

Reply by Linda Juenger on 7/19/08 11:09pm
Msg #256029

I am one of those lucky - Not - households who's address is randomly chosen for life where they do not mail me the census. They have to visit my house. I have to fill out this entire pkg regarding things like ex: gas vs electric water heater, washer, dryer. How many bathrooms, bedrooms. I have to show my utility bills and seperate water, sewer, gas, electric. I was told that my address will always have to answer these questions no matter who lives here.

Interesting that they are starting now to gather workers. I may look into it. Anyone know what it pays, what kind of hours etc.

Reply by Michelle/AL on 7/19/08 11:12pm
Msg #256031

$16-$22 per hour for some positions

Then there are the managerial roles. Again, I apologize for not posting the link. The Bureau did an excellent job on the webiste - lots of PDF documents with information regarding pay, hours, benefits, etc.

Reply by ZeeCA on 7/19/08 11:40pm
Msg #256034

Re: $16-$22 per hour for some positions

you are paid per completed apps... I read and comprehend quickly and after doing about 3-4 you are rocking and rolling. the secret is to control the questionaire and ask the questions. some are easily answered by one phrasing one answer if you know the area. Just like loan docs if they start reading..............you can be there forever!

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/20/08 7:06am
Msg #256042

Re: 2010 Census - Way to Go Michelle!

I just know that the NNA would have liked to have somehow figured out a way to make this theirs.

Reply by Michelle/AL on 7/20/08 7:17am
Msg #256043

Brenda, it's not too late for them to try! n/m

Reply by Maureen_nh on 7/20/08 7:50am
Msg #256044

Re: 2010 Census - Way to Go Michelle!

Shhhh! n/m

Reply by SReis on 7/20/08 7:52am
Msg #256045

I did this in 2000....

when my son was an infant & it was really a great & easy way to make some extra cash. Thanks for the heads up!!!

Reply by thnotary_NY on 7/20/08 11:30am
Msg #256054

Re: I did this in 2000....

I also did this in 2000. If the handhelds catch the errors that were made using paper, this should be a great step forward.

Reply by 101livescan on 7/20/08 9:04am
Msg #256048

It will be a different kind of Census Taking in 2010...http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12156738/

Perfect work for LSA's/Notary Publics. I agree, NNA asleep at the wheel not to try to spear head this idea for "their" audience?

Reply by 101livescan on 7/20/08 9:12am
Msg #256049

Here's how to find out how to "partner" with the Census Bureau in your state/jurisdiction.

http://www.census.gov/hrd/www/jobs/fo.html

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 7/20/08 10:30am
Msg #256052

Re: 2010 Census - Michelle

If you were to benefit in any way from posting the information, if you owned the company you were promoting, if it was a website in opposition to this one, then it would be "advertising"

So, your post should not be considered advertising

Reply by Mia on 7/20/08 3:22pm
Msg #256058

I was one of the Managers for the 2000 Census.
It was very difficult to get "quality" workers.

We had a difficult time hiring workers -- there was
a lag time from when the person took the Census
Test, to when we started to call them for the jobs.
And by the time we started to make the calls, half
of the test takers said that they were no longer
interested in working for the Census.

Then the half that was interested in working for
the Census... a 1/4 of them didn't pass the DOJ /
FBI Background check.
We called in everyone that we could, & still had
to eliminate some of them (some came to the
training session buzzed on some substance, or
had possibly a mental illness).

Those that did get hired -- worked a very long time.
We had to send some of them to a different City
to work also (they got free lodging, gas & a food
allowance), because the work just didn't seem to
be getting done in a timely manner in that City
(to many slackers, that were milking the system).

(Just remember if you are interested in working for the
Census --- it isn't always fun. There are hazards to the
job. We had one lady get mauled by a dog, one get
shot at, & others took verbal abuse because it was
the Gov't that wanted to know the information, etc.)

Reply by Michelle/AL on 7/20/08 5:32pm
Msg #256061

To All Who Replied

Sylvia, thank you for explaining the advertising thing to me. I really wasn't sure. It seems so many make the mistake (deliberately or accidently) of advertising that I did not want to be guilty of doing the same thing.

Mia, thank you for sharing your experience. It keeps it in perspective but it is also encouraging for those of us who may be serious about this opportunity.

And to everyone else who responded, your feedback was helpful. I'm going to pursue this further. Might make for some interesting posts here on NotRot and more importantly, some additional income.