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Census Is Hiring In Orange County For $19.50 Per Hour
The job offers flexible hours and pays well above minimum wage.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA ā The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring workers across the United States and Puerto Rico as the agency prepares for the 2020 Census.
According to the agency, most of the job openings are for Census takers, but clerical positions are also available in areas where there are local offices. There are also a few supervisory and recruiting outreach positions.
Pay for the positions varies based on location. In Orange County, positions with the bureau for the 2020 Census pay$19.50 per hour for office and Census taker positions.
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Though there are no offices in the Orange County area at this time, interested parties should call 1-855-562-2020 and select option 3 to inquire about field positions in this area.
The agency said Census takers are also reimbursed for work-related mileage and expenses.
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To apply for temporary work with the agency, potential employees must meet the below qualifications:
- 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 but applicants might also have to take an English proficiency test)
- Be registered with the Selective Service System (the draft) or have a qualifying exemption if youāre a man born after Dec. 31, 1959
- Pass a Census-performed criminal background check and a review of criminal records, including fingerprinting
- Be available to work flexible hours, including days, evenings and weekends
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