The US Census Bureau is gearing up for Census 2010.

Presently they are testing applicants in Fairfield County for numerous position ranging from Clerical to Supervisory to field worker.

“The census is a constitutional mandate that’s too big for the federal government to ng carry out alone,” said William H. Hatcher, regional director for the Charlotte Regional Census Center which supports Census operations in a five-state region.

In spring 2009, the census employees will help develop a confidential address list that will be used to deliver census questionnaires in 2010.

Census jobs offer flexible schedules and allow close-to-home employment with competitive pay.

Results of the Census are used to determine the number of congressional seats for each state, the shape of local districts and local government districts, and how $300 billion in federal funds are distributed annually to communities across the country for important local programs.

Applicants should call 1-866-861-2010 or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov in advance to schedule an application and testing session.

In order to complete the application process, two forms of identification will be required; preferably a driver’s license and social security card.

For a review of the practice test, applicants can visit www.ask.com and enter “US Census practice test.”

Local testing sites are the Fairfield County Recreation Center at 9:30 on Wednesday mornings, and the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce at Noon and 4:00pm on Saturdays.

Additional testing sites and times may be available and can be reviewed by calling 1-866-861-2010.