U.S. Census Hiring For 2010 Census

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting applicants for temporary full-time and part-time positions in preparation for the upcoming 2010 Census.

Most of the positions will start hiring in January. Hourly pay ranges from $14.25 to $20.25 per hour. Employment testing is available by appointment only at the bureau's DeKalb County office at 5474 Memorial Drive, Suite A, in Stone Mountain.

An online practice test is available here. 

To qualify, an applicant must:

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

* Be at least 18 years old.

* Have a valid Social Security number.

* Take a written test of basic skills.

* Have a valid driver's license.

* Pass a background check.

* Commit to four days of paid training.

For more information, call the DeKalb regional office at 404-239-2160