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Summary

This vacancy is for a Field Supervisor position assigned to the area of consideration, which includes select counties within the following states: AK/CA. This position reports to the U.S. Census Bureau's Los Angeles Regional Office.

Applicants selected for this position will have their home as their duty station and will be required to travel throughout their local area on a routine basis.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
06/26/2025 to 09/30/2025
Salary
$27.07 to - $38.91 per hour
Pay scale & grade
GG 7
Locations
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
All of
Aleutians East County, AK
All of
Aleutians West County, AK
All of
Anchorage, AK
All of
Bethel, AK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
76% or greater - You will be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - This is a time-limited appointment with a 90 day not-to-exceed date. At any time, you may be extended or released at management discretion.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
7
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
FLD-2025-0002-FSLA-DE
Control number
839512900

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Clarification from the agency

The Public: All U.S. Citizens who will have a physical residence within the area of consideration at the time of hire.

Duties

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  • Leads a team of approximately 6 to 15 Field Representatives responsible for data collection in accordance with the scientific standards and expectations set by the Census Bureau and survey sponsors.
  • Understands surveys and or Special Census being conducted including response patterns, differences in survey procedures, their effect on interviewing experience, and is able to leverage general guidance, previous training, experience, and survey resource material in directing Field Representatives to resolve issues.
  • Regularly assists with the recruitment and training of Field Representatives.
  • When needed, conducts in person interviews throughout the area of consideration (as listed in the summary section of this announcement) and surrounding areas.
  • Evaluates, monitors, and mentors Field Representative performance through performance metrics on the job observations, regular performance reviews and conducts supervisory and administrative duties including the review and approval of payroll and leave requests.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be 18 years old.
  • You must be a US Citizen.
  • You must maintain a residence within the area of consideration (as listed in the summary section of this announcement) that will serve as your duty station.
  • You must have good hearing and the ability to read small print found on surveys. You must be in good physical condition to drive, walk, stand, and climb stairs for extended periods.
  • You will occasionally be required to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • You must be willing to travel throughout all parts of the area of consideration (as listed in the summary section of this announcement) and surrounding areas.
  • You must have access to a vehicle (or public transportation) so that you can travel throughout the assigned geographic area.
  • You must establish and maintain a safe work environment in your residence.
  • You must have an internet connection at your residence. If internet is not available in your area, must be able to connect to a cellular network.
  • You must be willing to use all methods of communication (face to face, phone call, emails, letter, etc.).
  • You must be willing to accept all assignments and work multiple surveys.
  • You must be suitable for Federal employment.
  • You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable, at time of hire (www.sss.gov).
  • You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • The supervisory trial period for this position does not exceed 90 days, unless extended.
This position has a mixed-tour work schedule. A mixed-tour work schedule provides for periods of full-time, part-time, and/or intermittent work to accommodate fluctuating workloads. Position may include evening or weekend work up to 40 hours, hours will vary. The candidate(s) selected for this position must sign an agreement outlining the conditions of employment prior to appointment. This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Grade 7: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Field Supervisor. The applicant must have experience in the following areas: (1) interviewing clients, respondents, and/or customers to gather and obtain data in person and/or by telephone, (2) using a device such as a smart phone, tablet, or computer/laptop to collect data and generate reports, (3) completing work assignments in accordance with production or progress standards, (4) experience applying procedural guidance and/or training to address complex or unusual problems.

NOTE: 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).

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position.

Additional information

The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.

This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement. The announcement will be used to fill anticipated vacancies across multiple locations. Selections may be made from certificates issued up to 3 months after the 1st cut-off date listed below. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they become available.

Applicants need to apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of each of the following cutoff dates to be considered by: 6/27/2025, 7/4/2025, 7/11/2025. This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 3- month period if needed, not later than 10 days prior to the additional cut-off date or the final selection date.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: Candidates are evaluated on the extent and quality of their experience. To verify that you meet the qualifications for this position, we will review your resume and responses to the core eligibility questions on the assessment, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. We will review your resume, optional cover letter, supporting documentation, and dates of employment (mm/dd/yyyy) on the resume to determine if you meet the qualifications for the position. If you meet the qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions) that you completed as part of the application and place you in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are "gold", "silver", and "bronze". Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire or your score will be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.

How applicants will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold).

We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. Click to see preview: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12755032

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