Field
Representative (FR)
- This is a part-time position conducting survey interviews in community settings
- Respondents have been randomly selected and are pre-notified
- Starting
hourly pay ranges from $11.34 to $13.61, depending
on location
- The vehicle allowance is 55 cents a mile (effective 1-09)
- Paid training includes 3 to 5 days, depending on the survey
- FRs are eligible for benefits after 2 years if conditions warrant
Requirements include
- U.S.
citizenship
- English
proficiency
- Availability for daytime, evening, and weekend work
- A reliable vehicle, valid drivers license, and private landline home phone
- Pass
30 minute written test of basic skills
- Passing a background check
Monthly survey assignments vary from 20 hours to 60 hours or more a month and typically involve personal interviews along with some phone interviews. To meet deadlines, our Field Reps must be available to work when respondents are at home -- usually during evening hours and on weekends – but sometimes daytime hours as well. The irregular hours and need for flexibility mean this position does not match well with a full-time job or heavy student workload. A large part of the job involves meeting and dealing with the public. While most people are quite cooperative, a certain percentage will require salesmanship and customer service skills before they participate. We have found that a person who enjoys meeting and talking to new people and has good time-management skills will most likely succeed as a Field Representative. In addition, the surveys we conduct provide the basis for good decision-making for communities, businesses, non-profits, and all levels of government, thus providing an important service as well. In summary, this is a challenging but rewarding position.
If you are interested in a field representative job in our 10-state region (ND, SD, NE, MT, WY, CO, NM, UT, AZ, NV), please call our toll-free Recruiting Line at
1-888-722-8995.
U.S. Census Bureau
Denver Regional Office/Recruiting
6900 W. Jefferson Ave., Suite 100
Denver, CO 80235-2032
Fax: 303-969-6777
Email: Denver.Regional.Office@census.gov
