Field Supervisor

Agency: Department of Commerce

Summary

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.

Major duties

• 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 (www.sss.gov). 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056000

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on03/08/2027 There may or may not be a vacancy at the time you are conducting your job search. Since vacancies will be filled as they become available, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. USAJOBS Help Center | How to see your application and job status to return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov/ and click on "Applications." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application." Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, please contact: Anabel Soto at 212-584-3434 or email at anabel.soto@census.gov.

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 http://usajobs.gov 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.).

Source: USAJOBS (U.S. Office of Personnel Management) — https://www.usajobs.gov:443/job/883612500

Cite this job as: JOBnaru™ — https://jobnaru.com/en/jobs/field-supervisor-u-s-census-bureau-salt-lake-city-utah-2 · Posted 2026-09-08 · Original posting: www.usajobs.gov:443