I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Census Bureau (Boston, MA) in Mar 2019
Interview
Deep background check for security and clearance. fingerprinting etc. Its okay if you have something on your record against you as long as you can ethically explain it and it doesnt effect you taking the role liability wise. There's the initial online application and then it must be filled out in print, then there are fingerprinting appointments and in person/over phone interview.... as long as you go through the steps though, it is worth it. They aren't cruel or doing it for fun, its ust how the gov. works in slow steps
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
fingerprints please, are you good with dealing with stressful people and situations, can you follow privacy guidelines for citizens and to be discreet with state information... very related to the job
The interview was short, took place over the phone, and involved several situational prompts from a single interviewer, most regarding past job experience or how one would handle a hypothetical situation in the field or otherwise.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about 3 times you've had to take on a leadership role in a situation.
I interviewed at US Census Bureau (Chesapeake, VA)
Interview
Written test, about 5-13 pages, was in English. Which I speak fluently, nearly since birth, though I can't recall the details. The desk was grey, I think it was raining
