Special Census Employment Opportunities

Instructions for Completing a Special Census Job Application

Viewing the application

Click on the Special Census Job Application to view the form-fillable application online through Adobe Reader. Click on Adobe Reader to download this software if you do not already have it on your computer.

Completing application manually

To complete your application by hand, print out a blank copy of the application and complete all sections in blue or black ink. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Sign and date the form, and deliver to local officials responsible for the Special Census in your community. Include any additional supporting documentation required with your application and include your name and social security number on each page.

Completing application with your computer

1. To enter information on your application, first click on the “hand tool” located above the file view screen on your tool bar within the Adobe Reader software application. Then click your mouse pointer directly into question 1, Social Security Number and begin entering information. Once you complete the first answer, hit “tab” to go to the next field. Continue filling each field until all questions are answered. At any time you can place the mouse pointer in any field to enter your information.

2. Include responses to all questions on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Be sure to manually sign and date your application before submitting it to local officials working on your community’s Special Census. If additional information is required, include this information with your application when submitting it to local officials. Please include a cover sheet with these additional materials that includes your name and social security number on each page.

3. Print out your completed application, sign and date it, and deliver to local officials responsible for your community's Special Census. Include additional materials, as required, with your application.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Field Division, Office of Special Censuses
Created: January 30, 2002 Updated: