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The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) is one of the primary sources of national and state estimates on family and household income. The survey collects monthly information about income, participation in various government programs and demographic information.

All interviews are conducted using a laptop computer provided by the Census Bureau. Hours are flexible but you must also be available to meet respondents at their request including evenings and weekends. The field representative must be willing to work in all types of areas and neighborhoods. The job requires that the field representative be capable of carrying a laptop computer and supplies up to 15 pounds and climb stairs. The assignment area may include areas outside your home county, therefore a reliable working vehicle is required.

Once eligible, persons offered a position will be contacted by telephone.

Applicants who are not selected or are ineligible for hire will be contacted by mail.

Those that successfully complete the survey assignment will be considered for additional survey work if vacancies are in your geographic area.

Job Descriptions for all DAPPS Employees:

Clerks: Clerks handle incoming telephone calls to the office; refer applicants to the recruiting website,  to apply for Census jobs; make applicants aware of locations in the community with public internet access, where they can apply online; assist applicants with completing their online job application, if possible, or refer applicant to the technical help desk; assist in making paper job application packages available to applicants; review paper job applications packages before forwarding them to Administrative staff for processing; ship recruiting supplies to RA’s; ensure recruiting supplies inventory is stocked in the office; maintain the list of paper job application packages; make outgoing calls to applicants to follow up on their questions or invite them to finish their incomplete application. Clerks can be classified as a Recruiting Clerk, Supply Clerk, or Receptionist.

Office Operation Supervisors (OOSs):  Office Operations Supervisors train and supervise clerks; create work schedules for the clerical staff; monitor call volumes; make staffing adjustments based on workload; determine whether to request additional clerks on a shift or whether to reassign clerks/send clerks home to ensure appropriate coverage; set up, manage and monitor the clerks answering calls from applicants; ensure that clerks maintain the list of community locations with public internet access; oversee incoming supply request from RA’s and ensure supplies are shipped; oversee the receipt, review and tracking of paper job application packages; ensure supporting documentation and paper job application packages, submitted by applicants, are promptly forwarded to the Administrative area for processing.