Talent Outreach Specialist

This vacancy is for a Talent Outreach Specialist position at the Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Field Division, duty stationed in mulitple Regional Offices. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Talent Outreach Specialist, GS-0301-7/9, FPL GS-12 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Receives structured training and guidance to assist in implementing local recruitment plans, tracking milestones, and learning how to align daily operations with broader regional staffing requirements.

Learns to identify, coordinate, and maintain routine contacts with state and local employment agencies, community groups, and media outlets to help build a diverse pool of applicants.

Participates in the dissemination and review of recruitment literature, ensuring materials clearly explain census job responsibilities to prospective applicants.

Learns to accurately monitor applicant folders and compile basic recruitment, performance, and cost data to help maintain mandatory program files and progress reports.