Learn About Census Jobs At San Ramon Recruitment Event This Week

SAN RAMON, CA — With jobs paying up to $25 per hour in Contra Costa County, the Census Bureau will hold recruitment events on Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11 in San Ramon. Information about job opportunities will be available and applications may be submitted during the event.

The events will be held at 3223 Crow Canyon Road in San Ramon. Friday's event runs from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday's event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of temporary workers to fill 2020 Census jobs in the Tri-Valley and across around the country. The jobs are mainly for clerical and census-taker positions, but also include a few supervisory and recruitment outreach positions.

An accurate population helps determine policy and the allocation of funds at every level of government. It is used to determine the number and boundaries of congressional districts, state legislative districts, county board and city council seats in California, but also how big a share local governments get of the $675 billion in federal program funds for communities, schools, roads, hospitals and other services.

Businesses use the information to decide where to build new factories, shopping centers, banks, offices and attractions.

Preference for the temporary Census Bureau jobs is given to U.S. armed services veterans who were honorably discharged. But jobs are open to U.S. citizens 18 and older with proof of a valid Social Security number and registration with the U.S. Selective Service System. Among other conditions of employment, applicants must pass a Census-performed criminal background check.

Most jobs require the applicant to have a valid driver's license, unless public transportation is available. All applicants must have an email account and access to a computer and internet.

Applications can also be submitted online here or by calling 855-562-2020.