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Census Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Billing Specialist

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

A billing specialist is responsible for assisting pharmacy staff in collecting, posting, and ... Collaborates with long-term care facilities to collect accurate patient insurance and census ...

Admissions Specialist

Kansas City, MO

$18.25 - $25.25/hr

The Admissions Specialist is responsible for coordinating client admissions, managing referrals, maintaining program census data, supporting reporting requirements, and ensuring accurate ...

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Admissions Specialist

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

The Admissions Specialist is responsible for coordinating client admissions, managing referrals, maintaining program census data, supporting reporting requirements, and ensuring accurate ...

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Admission Specialist

Poplar Bluff, MO · On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

As an Admission Specialist, you will coordinate admissions and referral processes, support census management, maintain accurate records, facilitate client screenings, and collaborate with clinical ...

Admission Specialist

Poplar Bluff, MO · On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

As an Admission Specialist, you will coordinate admissions and referral processes, support census management, maintain accurate records, facilitate client screenings, and collaborate with clinical ...

STAFFING SPECIALIST

Canton, OH · On-site

$613.66/wk

The Staffing Specialist will also handle a variety of clerical, administrative and resourcing ... Balancing staffing based on inpatient census and patient acuity for the inpatient departments of ...

Tampa Cancer Center Office WHY JOIN FCS At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we ... census within assigned markets. Responsible for managing marketing budget and expenses. PRIMARY ...

STAFFING SPECIALIST

Canton, OH · On-site

$613.66/wk

The Staffing Specialist will also handle a variety of clerical, administrative and resourcing ... Balancing staffing based on inpatient census and patient acuity for the inpatient departments of ...

Admission Specialist

Poplar Bluff, MO · On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

As an Admission Specialist, you will coordinate admissions and referral processes, support census management, maintain accurate records, facilitate client screenings, and collaborate with clinical ...

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research ... census within assigned markets. Responsible for managing marketing budget and expenses. PRIMARY ...

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Census Specialist information

What is a census specialist?

Census Specialists are professionals who collect, analyze, and help manage demographic and statistical data for government censuses and related surveys. Their work involves conducting interviews, verifying information, processing data, and ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of collected information. Census Specialists play a vital role in providing the data used for vital government functions such as resource allocation, policy development, and community planning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a census specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Census Specialist, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in statistics or data collection, often supported by a relevant degree or experience in survey work. Familiarity with data management systems, survey software, and GIS tools is typically required. Effective communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential to ensure accurate data collection, efficient processing, and meaningful analysis that supports informed policy and resource decisions.

What are some common challenges census specialists face during data collection, and how can they be addressed?

Census Specialists often encounter challenges such as gaining access to respondents, addressing concerns about privacy, and ensuring the accuracy of collected data. Approaching households with professionalism and clear communication helps build trust, while adhering strictly to confidentiality protocols reassures participants. Specialists can overcome these challenges by staying organized, being patient, and utilizing effective problem-solving skills to handle refusals or language barriers. Additionally, collaborating with local team members and supervisors can provide valuable support and guidance.
More about Census Specialist jobs
Infographic showing various Census Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution.

$143K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

This vacancy is for an IT Specialist (Data Mgmt) position in the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other IT Specialist (Data Mgmt), 2210-14 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.Qualifications:

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

  1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
  3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
  4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
  5. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
  6. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
  7. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
  8. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
  9. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

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Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Leading or coordinating IT projects or teams; designing, developing, implementing, or maintaining data systems; analyzing and evaluating IT systems or data processing systems; AND applying information-security and data-governance principles.
Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this Grade Level.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer.
After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 08/27/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

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