OMB Wants Federal Employees to Get Second Jobs to Help with 2020 Census

Article Title: OMB Wants Federal Employees to Get Second Jobs to Help with 2020 Census

Article Snip: "...Decennial census appointments are short-term and allow flexible working hours, with most work conducted in the evenings and on weekends. Employment with the Census Bureau must not interfere with employees’ responsibilities or performance in their primary positions, as this is a second job and the responsibilities and obligations of their primary position take precedence. Current Federal employees are not eligible to earn additional benefits for retirement, health, or life insurance in conjunction with their temporary census appointments (see 5 C.F.R. Parts 831, 842, 870, and 890)..."

Article Reference: www.fedsmith.com

U.S. Census Bureau Needs Hundreds of Thousands of Workers

Article Title: U.S. Census Bureau Needs Hundreds of Thousands of Workers

Article Snip: "...Before hiring begins, the Census Bureau needs to assemble an applicant pool in the millions. For example, to support the 2010 Census, it recruited approximately 3.9 million job applicants in 2009 and 2010. Not only are fewer people looking for work, but the demographic makeup of the workforce has changed considerably, requiring different recruiting strategies. The emphasis will be on competitive and attractive pay rates as well as an easy application process. It will take 30 minutes or less to apply online compared to an average two-hour application process in 2010. Job offers will be contingent upon applicants passing a background check (including fingerprinting)..."

Article Reference: www.census.gov