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US Census Bureau

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I'm pleased to have been a contributor to the success of the major operations of the 2010 Census. - Field Operations Clerk US Census Bureau Employee Review

5.0
Apr 3, 2012
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Pros

You are crossed trained in many different departments, which enhances your overall office skills. In the Field Operations department, we were not micro-managed. We were able to use our own individual strengths to get our responsibilities done well, efficient and effective.

Cons

The major operations of the 2010 Census didnt last long, as expected. As much as I would have loved to continue to be a team member, the possibility was slim. The major offices are permanent, but there hasnt seemed to be many job oportunities available.

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Pros

Pay and benefits were fair enough

Cons

Large workload with diminishing resources year over year

3.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

Worthwhile work to benefit the city you are working in. Most everyone I worked with was pretty nice and willing to lend a hand if needed. But I feel like I saw the other side of how upper management treats people they don't like as much and i saw aspects that weren't as good through upper managements treatment of others.

Cons

Constantly changing directives from upper management. And they don't have your back when you get questioned why you followed the most recent order from your boss. Inconsistent pay scales by position. Pay varies by location. But they don't adjust it upward. If you hire on in a city that pays less, you don't get a bump if you stay with the company and work in a new city that pays better in your next assignment. Meaning new hires with no experience can easily make more than you because they started in the city that pays more. One of my best employees was paid the least. I felt bad and tried to get their rate adjusted with no luck. It very much has the vibe of they are figuring out things as they go, The department is grossly understaffed. Technology is lacking creating inefficiencies.

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