A projected 24,000 Ohioans will get temporary jobs related to the 2010 census, state leaders said yesterday.
That would be a significant number at any time, but especially now that the state's unemployment rate exceeds 10 percent for the first time since the 1980s.
The number of census jobs is much greater than previously announced. A little more than a year ago, the U.S. Census Bureau said it would hire 5,000 workers to set up operations in the state.
"These census jobs not only offer residents the opportunity to work, while they are in transition, but allow these workers to perform an important service for their community," said Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce in a statement.
The new jobs will be in every county, although the totals in each county were not immediately available. Hourly pay will range from $8.75 to $19.50, and weekly hours will range from 20 to 40.
Eighteen regional offices will oversee the state, including offices in Columbus, Newark and Springfield. Some of the offices are up and running.
Among the most common jobs are clerical workers and field workers. The field workers, also known as enumerators, go door to door to help residents complete census forms.
Boyce's office is one of several state agencies helping to coordinate the census, which is an official count of the population conducted every 10 years.
Some hiring has taken place, spokeswoman Niel Jurist said. Most of the early applicants fit into a few categories: students, retirees, full-time workers looking for extra income, or people who have lost a full-time job.
"It's good for someone in transition," she said.
Potential applicants need to complete a 28-question test. A background check will be conducted for applicants whose jobs might involve interacting with the public.
More information is available by calling 1-866-861-2010 or online at 2010censusjobs.gov.
A list of jobs is also available on the Ohio Department of Development Web site, www.ohiomeansjobs.com.
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