United States Census Bureau Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Worked for 13 months on the 2020 Decennial Census, managing staff of 20. Workflow and administration were poorly managed and communications were mostly ineffectual. Cost management was wasteful and arbitrary. Nevertheless, I would work on the next Decennial Census (2030, if I'm available) bc it's a necessary, meaningful endeavor and I loved the people with whom I worked."

"This is a very large angency and it can take months for things to process."

"Not organized and very poor training at all levels. Pay is not worth the headache."

What do you like about working at United States Census Bureau?

"Great performance bonuses for hard workers; some nice people; decent conditions"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't appear to be too smart, too motivated, too young"

What don't you like about working at United States Census Bureau?

"Many older, long-term employees desperate to conceal their lack of productivity"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Too many suggestions to list here; hold ees accountable for their performance"

"Participated in four Census surveys in various cities and states since 2010. Have experienced considerable variability in management and conditions in each. The 2020 census survey was well supported despite having to travel on occasion over a hundred miles a day to find respondents in rural areas. The recent 2021 follow-up survey was poorly planned and I was required to travel over 1000 miles a week to locate respondents as well as submit work hours to the supervisor 4 hours from the census area. No onboarding briefing indicated that this was to be the case and was not expecting the extra workload this entailed. The supervisors then denied responsibility for the difficulties that ensued."

"I worked for the Census Bureau for 2.5 months. I found the company very willing to work with employees' schedules and very well organized. I hope to encourage others to work for this department during the next large census taking experience."

"20 years of software development experience for Census Bureau."

What do you like about working at United States Census Bureau?

"Job Security, plenty of vacation time, window seat, enough of a salary to get by."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't work here unless you want to languish and die a slow death."

What don't you like about working at United States Census Bureau?

"No appreciation for innovative ideas or jobs well done. Too noisy."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Please stop promoting idiots to positions they simply can't handle."

"Managers micromanage but do not give employees the resources to do their job. Rampant discrimination against older IT employees."

"I am having a great time working on this job. I am sorry that it is not a full time permanent job."

What do you like about working at United States Census Bureau?

"Working on a team that is building a strong foundation and relationships with business and everyday peope. Attending events, setting appointments, working with all the various people on all the teams on the SE Michigan census team. Everyone is excellant to work with and we know we are all in it for a good cause and willing to do whatever we need to exceed."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Practice the test material and best of luck. Everyone is looking for work today. I waited 6 months before they hired me. Be Flexible."

What don't you like about working at United States Census Bureau?

"That it is a short tem job. The job will end in June and I have no benifits."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None. They are doing the best job that they can in launching this team."

"painful reminder"

What do you like about working at United States Census Bureau?

"Outdoor excercise"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"This is not an alternative to unemployment as many expected! It is an 8-10 hour day 5 days/wk without benefits, for less than unemployment provides. there is no flexibility in scheduling or local interpretation of management directives."

What don't you like about working at United States Census Bureau?

"management methodology & motivation."

"Great Paying Temporary Job with short term advancement opportunities"

What do you like about working at United States Census Bureau?

"Flexible Hours, reliable training, accessible support system, great pay"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be certain to check and re-check your paperwork. One error WILL disqualify you for the position, and there are literally millions of other qualified candidates eager to take your place at the interview table."

What don't you like about working at United States Census Bureau?

"Most positions are temporary"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"In this economy, with the volume of unemployed workers, the organization must expect lower turnover rates than in previous Census cycles, and adjust hiring strategy to compensate for employees willing to go the extra mile to remain retained."

"This is a temporary job."

What do you like about working at United States Census Bureau?

"Flexible and able to work with people."

What don't you like about working at United States Census Bureau?

"The job is only temporary."