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Summary This vacancy is for a Field Supervisor (FS) position supporting Special Census (SC) operations for Yorkville, IL. This position reports to the U.S. Census Bureau's Chicago Regional Office. Applicants selected will have their home as their Duty Station and will be required to travel throughout their local area. Responsibilities Leads a team of Field Representatives responsible for conducting interviews primarily in person (door to door) and when requested may conduct phone interviews to collect SC data as required within an assigned geographic area. Understands the SC being conducted including response patterns, their effect on interviewing experience, and is able to leverage general guidance, previous training, experience, and resource material in directing Field Representatives to resolve issues. Assists with the training of Field Representatives. When needed, conducts in person interviews throughout the assigned geogrrpahic area. Evaluates, monitors, and mentors Field Representative performance through performance metrics on the job observations, and conducts supervisory and administrative duties. 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 Conditions of Employment You must maintain a residence within the area of consideration, as listed in this announcement, that will serve as your duty station. You must be 18 years old. You must be a US Citizen. You must have good hearing and the ability to read small print. 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 all parts of the SC area, sometimes on short notice and sometimes overnight. 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 access to a landline or mobile phone. 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 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. A one or two-year trial period is required (dependent upon veteran's status). Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Field Supervisor. The applicant must have experience in the following areas: (1) interviewing clients, respondents, and/or customers to gather and obtain data in person and/or by telephone, (2) completing work assignments in accordance with production or progress standards, (3) experience applying procedural guidance and/or training to address complex or unusual problems. NOTE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Education Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position. Additional Information 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, 1-800-877-8339. This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement. The announcement will be used to fill anticipated vacancies across multiple locations. Selections may be made from certificates issued up to 3 months after the 1st cut-off date listed below. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they become available. Applicants need to apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of each of the following cutoff dates to be considered: 6/29/2025. Additional cut-off dates may be established by the Regional Office as needed. Applications received by these dates will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be notified per the "Next Steps" section of this announcement.