The local census office responsible for 2010 Census operations in three Tennessee counties is still seeking workers. Most of the temporary positions are for census takers, who will go door-to-door beginning May 1 to visit households that have not returned census questionnaires.
     Marty Coffman, manager of the Knoxville Local Census Office, said his office had exceeded recruiting goals in many areas, but applications are lagging in Sevier and Blount counties.
“Our goal is to hire people from the areas where they will work,” Coffman said. “That’s the most effective, efficient way to reach households that have not returned questionnaires.”
        Coffman said his office conducts testing for census jobs daily.  To apply, call toll-free 1-866-861-2010.  For information about jobs, go to www.2010censusjobs.gov.
        Both full-time and part-time census jobs are available, which allow flexible schedules, Coffman said.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have a U.S. permanent residency card (green card), be 18 or older, have a valid Social Security number, and pass a basic skills test.  Most jobs require a driver’s license and use of a car.   Pay for census takers begins at $12.75 an hour.  Census takers also are paid for training and on-the-job mileage.  
        Personal census information is confidential by law.  Census takers are sworn to confidentiality for life and face a fine of up the $250,000 and/or five years in prison for violating their oaths.

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