Field Supervisor

About the role

This position serves as a Field Supervisor within designated areas supported by the Census Bureau's Regional Offices. The specific duty location and reporting structure will be determined based on the applicant's home address, but travel will be required throughout assigned local and surrounding areas.

What you will do

• Leads a team of 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• You must be 18 years old.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must maintain a residence in the county corresponding to the address provided on your application.
• You will be required to sign a residency agreement, which will provide additional information.
• 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 the assigned local 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 (***).
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You will be required to serve a 1-year supervisory trial period.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position.

How you will be evaluated

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).

Do NOT include the following types of information in your application, if included in your resume you will not be considered for this position.

Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. Click to see preview: ***

Documents you must provide

• Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional.
• Your resume must be 2 pages or less.
• We will not review the experience beyond page 2.
• Your resume must list your paid and non-paid education and work experience related to the position.
• For each work experience include job title, series/grade (if Federal employment), duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and address, starting and ending dates (month/year), hours per week, salary, and indicate if we may contact your current supervisor/employer.
• For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position(s).
• Your resume will be used to validate your responses.
• Your resume should also indicate your citizenship and if you are registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
• Veteran's Preference supporting documentation, if applicable: Examples include a DD-214, self-certification, or veteran preference eligibility letter.
• Retired re-employed annuitants, if applicable: You are required to submit an annuity statement prior to selection.
• Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable (see other information).
• You will be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
• You will also be REQUIRED TO SIGN AND CERTIFY THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION.
• If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; or you may be fired after you begin to work; or you may be fined or jailed.
• CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
• A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential.
• (When the area of consideration includes applicants from outside of the Department's workforce) ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
• A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact at or email at .
• The decision of granting reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
• Former federal employees, who received a Voluntary Separation Incentive payment (VSIP) or "Buyout" and subsequently return to a position in a Federal agency, whether by reemployment or contracts for personal services, are obligated to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid it within a specified time period.

What to expect next

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at *** and clicking on "Applications." The status will be visible next to the corresponding positions.

The four points of notification are: Application Received or Application Incomplete; Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met; Referred or Not Referred; and Selected or Not Selected. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application.

If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment.

The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).

Additional information

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants can, but are not required to, respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically.

You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.

This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement. There may or may not be a vacancy at the time you are conducting your job search. Vacancies will be filled as they become available.

The announcement will be used to fill anticipated vacancies across multiple locations. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they become available. Salary is predetermined by duty station, which will be your home address and cannot be negotiated.

The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. * CTAP,ICTAP 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, ***.