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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-49Suggested by: Administration CYTY OF I{ENAI RESOLUTION NO. 200-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE EXECUTION OF THE 2010 CENSUS AND ENCOURAGING TOTAL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the Constitution of the United States of America to conduct a count of the population, providing a historic opportunity to help shape the foundation of our society and plan an active role in American democracy; and, WHEREAS, the census is vital to our community in that it determines the apportionment of seats in the United States House of Representatives, as well as state redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts and is the basis for the allocation of billions of dollars of federal, state and local funding for healthcare, community development, housing, education, transportation, social services, employment and much more; and, WHEREAS, the 2010 Census will create hundreds of thousands of jobs across the nation with every Census Bureau worker taking a lifetime oath to protect confidentiality and ensure that data identifying respondents or their household not be released or shared for 72 years; and, WHEREAS, a united voice from businesses, government, community-based and faith- based organizations, educators, media and others will allow the 2010 Census message to reach a broader audience, providing trusted advocates who can spark positive conversations about the 2010 Census. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, hereby supports the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage total community participation; will appeal to local organizations and groups to partner together to achieve an accurate and complete count within the City; will encourage residents to participate in Census promotional events; and, will support initiatives to raise the overall awareness of the 2010 Census and increase participation among all populations. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this sixth day of August, 2008. ~~ ~~ _ PAT PORTER, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Professional Temporary Positions in Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington Contact the 2010 Census Regional Census Center Recruiting Hotline: 1-877-471-5432 Phone:1-877-471-5432 Fax: 425-318-1420 BE A PART OF AN AMAZING TEAM! An exciting opportunity to enhance your job skills, further your career and improve your community! The US Census Bureau will soon be opening new offices to begin operations for conducting the 2010 Census. Office jobs will be available starting in 2008. Brief descriptions of 2010 Census jobs are included below. Further information and recruiting bulletins may be requested from the Regional Census Center Recruiting Department at 1-877-471-5432. Or visit our website: www. ce n s us. g ov/ros ealwww/e m p l y. h tm I The count of the population in the United States, otherwise known as the Census, occurs once every 10 years. Data collected from the Census determines the distribution of over $200 million dollars of federal funding to tribal, state and local governments as well as non-profit organizations each year. This money helps to fund the schools, roads, emergency services and support services in your community. The Local Census Offices in the Seattle and Tacoma area will oversee and support preparation and data collection operations for the 2010 Census in Western Washington. Field Positions are located throughout the state. Office Positions* Recruiting will begin in the Spring & Summer of 2008 focal Census Office Manager (LCOM) Manages all Local Census Office activities and operations with support from the Seattle Regional Office. Develops and implements data collection plans and monitors progress. Directly supervises assistant managers and indirectly supervises up to 75 office staff and 1400 field staff. Assistant Manager for Field Operations (AMFO) Directly supervises 10-15 supervisors and indirectly supervises up to 1400 field and office employees at peak operation. Coordinates staff training, creates work assignments, monitors progress, and reassigns work as needed. Assistant Manager for Administration (AMA) Manages all personnel, payroll, supply requisitioning, office security and safety, and other administrative activities. Supervises up to 10 clerks and shift supervisor. Assistant Manager for Technology (AMT) Manages staff, deploys equipment, supports and troubleshoots information technology systems and telecommunications for the local census office and for field staff. Assistant Manager for Recruiting (AMR) Manages all recruitment and testing activities to support field and office operations for the Local Census Office. Trains and supervises 10 field recruiting assistants and several office clerks. Assistant Manager for Quality Assurance (AMQA) Advises and reports to the AMFO and the LCOM on compliance with pre-established quality assurance goals and procedures for all field data collection operations in the Local Census Office. Supervises several office and field staff. Office Operations Supervisor (OOS) Supervises office clerical staff and supports office operations such as administration, recruiting, and field. Administrative Assistant (AA) Performs a variety of organizational and clerical functions associated with the operations of the 2010 Census. Schedules visitors, maintains memos and files, and completes reports. Local Census Office Clerk Performs a wide variety of clerical functions associated with office processing, field operations, recruiting, testing. and administrative operations. USCENSUSBI;RE~U ~lu:F'~n9 Yoe Make )n n: nieA paclzbnc United States" nSU `J za7a Field Positions* Recruiting will begin in the Summer & Fall of 2008 Partnership Specialist Specialists identify and establish contacts with local governments, community organizations and faith-based organizations to promote Census programs. They conduct outreach to educate the community, recruit job applicants, improve Census coverage and increase public participation in the Census. Recruiting Assistant (RA) Promotes census jobs among community organizations and individuals. Secures space throughout the area for testing and training and conducts test sessions for applicants. Field Operations Supervisor (FOS) Advises and reports to the AMFO and the LCOM on compliance with pre-established quality assurance goals and procedures for all field data collection operations in the Local Census Office. Supervises several office and field staff. Crew Leader (CL) Supervises a team of 10-20 enumerators. Conducts group training using an established guide and assigns or reassigns work. Meets daily with enumerators in the field to review progress and. address problems. Conducts quality control work as required to assure accuracy of the Census. Crew Leader Assistant (CLA) Assists Crew Leader with all field duties, including appointment and training of new hires and assigning work to enumerators. Meets with 3-8 enumerators daily to ensure that they are completing assigned work accurately and within deadlines. Enumerator Completes assignments which involve locating and listing addresses and conducting interviews with respondents. Explains the purpose of the census, asks questions as worded on census forms, and records data on forms or on hand held computers. Meets with supervisor at specified times for reviewing and turning in work. *This list identifies planned positions. All positions are subject to availability and budget Applicants must take a short test for most positions. CaII the Seattle Regional Census Center Recruiting Department at 1-877-471-5432 to be scheduled for the test and to receive the recruiting bulletin that explains how to apply, qualifications needed for each position and job duration. The Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. R United5`tatesT USCENSUSBURF_AU eC1SU.~s nalnoiy r u ~~we ~nfomia.: maavm~r ~~~ C~r~u 2 1 Kee is Summer 2007 Formal invitations sent for LUCA participation Fall 2007 LUCA Technical Training provided by the Census Bureau January 2008-2010 Yearly Boundary and Annexation Survey January 2008 Regional Census Center in Bothell, WA opens Early 2008 Local Complete Count Committees Formed (suggested) Spring 2008 LUCA Participants return updates to Census Bureau Spring 2008 Begin recruiting for Local Census Office Management positions Late 2008 Anchorage Local Census Offices opens - 2000 Airport Frontage Road Winter 2008-2009 Begin recruiting for Census field staff April 2009 Address Canvassing (listing) begins Spring 2009 Begin recruiting for remaining Local Census Office Management staff Late 2009 Remaining Local Census Offices open Winter 2009-2010 Begin recruiting for Census Enumerators January 2010 Rural Alaska Villages begin count -First Counted in United States Mid March 2010 Questionnaires mailed to households April 1, 2010 Census Day Late April 2010 Non-response follow-up begins December 31~` 2010 Delivery of Population counts to the President for reapportionment ~ hr~ s to the 201 Cass Short Form Only (Long form data now collected through the American Community Survey) Handheld Computers Used for address listing, and payroll *Scope of all activities and timing may change based on Congressional funding.