UIC CUPPA Careers Blog: Area Manager - US Census Bureau (closes 12/26!)

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Who: US Census Bureau - Department of Commerce. This position is located with the U.S. Census Bureau's Regional Census Center (RCC) located in Chicago, IL.

What: Temporary Promotion - Not-to-exceed(NTE) 9/30/2020 but may be extended or terminated earlier at management's discretion.
The purpose of this position is to assist the Assistant Regional Census Manager or designated supervisor in the management of all field, group quarters, recruiting, administrative and evaluation operations for Decennial operations. Responsibilities include:

Maintain contact with the Bureau's HQ liaison personnel on matters relating to policy, procedures, etc.
Provide direction to assigned Area Census Office (ACO) based on management decisions/directives.
Work with local organizations to promote the census.
Be responsible for the management and close control of field, group quarters, recruiting, administrative and evaluation operations of a number of temporary field offices responsible for the enumeration of housing units.
Provide coordination, technical direction and provide analytical/logistical support in the Regional Census Center.
Monitor costs and progress of operations.
Perform or direct the recruiting, interviewing, testing, selection and induction of new employees.
Develop a strategic plan for ACO enumeration and recruitment.

Qualifications: Applicants must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include experience in working in a team environment and giving presentations and conducting meetings. Experience or academic training in data analysis. Experience preparing cost reports and memoranda. Experience in recruiting, testing, interviewing and hiring new employees. 
-OR-  EDUCATION: Three full years of graduate education or the Ph.D., directly related to the position.

Applicants must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include experience in working in a team environment and giving presentations and conducting meetings. Experience in supervising employees and supervisory personnel engaged in a decentralized field data collection activity or demonstrated supervisory potential. Experience designing and implementing large scale surveys. Experience or academic training in data analysis. Experience preparing cost reports and memoranda. Experience in recruiting, testing, interviewing and hiring new employees. Experience in evaluating performance and determining when disciplinary action is warranted. 
-OR-  EDUCATION: No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Find the full job posting and apply online here.