Department of Commerce

Field Supervisor (DC,MD,VA)

Salt Lake City, Utah, Seattle, Washington, Phoenix, Arizona, Los Angeles, California, San Francisco, Full time

Field Supervisor (DC,MD,VA)

Department: Department of Commerce

Location(s): Salt Lake City, Utah, Seattle, Washington, Phoenix, Arizona, Los Angeles, California, San Francisco, California, Denver, Colorado, Washington, District of Columbia, Miami, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, Boston, Massachusetts, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kansas City, Missouri, Albuquerque, New Mexico, New York, New York, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Portland, Oregon, Austin, Texas

Salary Range: $22.66 - $37.04 Per Hour

Job Summary: This vacancy is for a Field Supervisor position within the geography shown in this map This position reports to the U.S. Census Bureau's Philadelphia Regional Office. Applicants selected for this position will have their home as their Duty Station and will be required to travel throughout their local area on a routine basis. This is a time-limited appointment. You may be extended (up to a maximum of 4 years), released or converted to a permanent appointment at management discretion.

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.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: Grade 7: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. 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) using a device such as a smart phone, tablet, or computer/laptop to collect data and generate reports, (3) completing work assignments in accordance with production or progress standards, (4) 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).

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) on06/12/2026 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: Cathy Brothers at 812-218-3461 or email at cathy.s.brothers@census.gov.

Application Deadline: 2026-06-12