SCHOOL CENSUS ENUMERATOR 0714

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for obtaining information regarding children residing in the school district, as required by the Education Law. The incumbent in this class may work in an office compiling information obtained from completed census forms or may be required to contact residents of the district through phone calls or personal interviews. Records are continually updated as residents move in or out of the district. Work is subject to direct supervision and is reviewed by superiors upon completion for accuracy and completeness. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Mails census forms to residents of the school district and prepares a report based upon information obtained from completed forms;

Contacts residents of the district through phone calls or personal interviews to determine name, address, age, sex and birth date of children between birth and age eighteen;

Maintains records of people who move into or out of the district from information obtained from the individual schools;

Compiles a listing of children who may be expected to attend kindergarten the following year;

Compares completed census records with attendance lists from all public and private schools in the district and advises the appropriate authorities of individuals who are not attending school;

May complete a Census Project as required by the State Education Department;

Compiles a school district mailing list based upon census results.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Some knowledge of the geography of the school district; ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to prepare simple oral and written reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no minimum education or experience requirements for t his position.

3/24/78

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive

RR 10/4/00