Westmont, Illinois
Date Issued: February 10, 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau is still accepting applications for various jobs to help make sure every resident gets counted in the 2020 census. The U.S. Census Bureau will be at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Avenue, on February 12, from Noon to 6:00 p.m., to provide residents more information on these available jobs. These are paid positions and the pay rate has recently been increased to $29.50 an hour, plus mileage reimbursement. Applicants must meet specific criteria to be considered for a Census job. Following are some of the requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid Social Security number
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have a valid email address
- Complete an application and answer assessment questions. (Some assessment questions are available in Spanish. However, an English proficiency test may also be required.)
- Pass a Census-performed criminal background check and a review of criminal records, including fingerprinting
- Commit to completing training
The majority of the jobs available are for census takers, though there are other jobs available. For more information and to apply, please visit
https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html
The U.S. Census Bureau is an equal opportunity employer. All people are encouraged to apply. For those who need assistance applying, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-855-JOB-2020 (1-855-562-2020) or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfL3992GvSw
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