Hundreds of census jobs still available in Southeast North Carolina

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that hundreds of Census jobs are still available in southeast North Carolina through the Wilmington Local Census Office (LCO). There is a particular need in Bladen, Columbus and Pender counties.

The U.S. Census Bureau began hiring in January and continues to hire as the Census process progresses. Job seekers can find application information at www.2010censusjobs.gov, by calling 1-866-861-2010, or by contacting the LCO:

Wilmington LCO
910-442-4600
3147 S. 17th Street
Ste. 101
Wilmington, NC 28412

The Wilmington LCO covers Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Pender and Robeson counties.

“Census jobs are a great opportunity for thousands of North Carolinians who are looking for work,” said Gov. Perdue. “At the same time, these workers will help our state achieve a complete count of our population and access the more than $400 billion in federal funds to be distributed each year based on the census count.”

To qualify for temporary Census employment, you must be:
· able to read, write, and speak English;

· a U.S. citizen;

· a legal permanent resident, or non-citizen with an appropriate work visa, and you possess a bilingual skill for which there are no available qualified U.S. citizens;

· at least 18 years old;

· have a valid social security number;

· pass a written test of basic skills (view practice test here);

· have a valid driver’s license;

· pass a background check; and

· commit to four days of training. You will be paid for training days. Training can be held either during daytime hours or during evening and weekend hours.

Job seekers can find additional information at the Employment Security Commission or www.JobsNOW.nc.gov.

Census forms will be mailed from March 15-17. An accurate count is critical as recent estimates indicate the state will receive approximately $15,000 in federal funding per person counted over the next 10 years.

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