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WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) is encouraging eligible applicants in the Cameron and Hidalgo Counties to apply for an available Partnership Specialist position with the U.S. Census Bureau.
“Working with the Census is yet another opportunity for residents of the 15th District of Texas to directly represent and improve their communities,” Congressman Gonzalez said. “It is critical that Cameron and Hidalgo Counties report accurate, full numbers during the 2020 Decennial Census. It is my hope that every available position, including partnership specialist opportunities, can fulfill this goal. I encourage all eligible individuals to apply to do so.”
This is a Work At Home (WAH) for residents in and around the areas of Hidalgo and Cameron Counties. The duty station will be the selectee’s home address.
Duties of a Partnership Specialist are as follows:
- Plan, develop, and coordinate the partnership agreements to ensure activities at all levels are carried out, resolves problems encountered and determines the need for renegotiation.
- Addresses questions, concerns, and issues related to current and potential partners and stakeholders.
- Establish partnership agreements with federal, state local, and tribal governments, and/or local businesses and community groups to develop specific strategies to eliminate enumeration barriers in specific regions in support of the 2020 Decennial Census.
- Develop presentations, give briefings, conduct meetings and promote partnerships with various governments, local businesses, and community groups.
To be eligible for a 2020 Census job, you must:
- 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.)
- Be registered with the Selective Service System or have a qualifying exemption, if you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959.
- Pass a Census-performed criminal background check and a review of criminal records, including fingerprinting.
- Commit to completing training.
- Be available to work flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and/or weekends.
For more information on how to apply, click here, or call 1 (855) 562-2020.
The closing date for application submission is Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
