Field Representative
U.S. Census Bureau
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Field Representative
U.S. Census Bureau
Department of Commerce
Location
Dallas County, Iowa
Salary
$25.50 - $25.50
per hour
Type
Full Time
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February 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves going door-to-door in Clive, Iowa, to interview people for a special census, explain the survey's purpose, and collect accurate information on forms.
You'll also travel locally to locate homes, keep track of your work hours and expenses, and attend training sessions.
It's a good fit for someone reliable with basic office skills, comfortable talking to strangers, and able to drive around their community.
Key Requirements
- One year of general experience in clerical, office, or similar work demonstrating ability to learn job skills
- OR two years of education above high school
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience accepted
- Ability to conduct in-person interviews door-to-door and occasionally by phone
- Willingness to travel throughout assigned geographic area in Clive, IA, using personal vehicle
- Strong communication skills to explain survey purpose and interact with respondents and supervisors
- Proficiency in accurately completing forms, maintaining payroll and expense records
Full Job Description
This vacancy is for a Field Representative (FR) position supporting Special Census (SC) operations for Clive, IA.
Applicants selected will have their home as their Duty Station and will be required to travel throughout their local area.
Applicants must have one year of general experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility as described below.
General experience is being progressively responsible 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 to be filled.
OR 2 years of education above high school. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for which both education and experience are acceptable.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Major Duties:
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.
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