There is still time to apply for a 2010 United States Census job.

Each job assignment will last for eight to 10 weeks, but people can move onto another assignment when that one expires.

Depending on the job, the pay ranges from $8.50 to $12 an hour.

Hours will vary for each open position. Even though the jobs are temporary, some may require close to 40 hours of work a week.

According to Census Recruiter and Examiner Carol Kerr, there are still several testing dates available in the area.

All testing is done at the Centre on Main, which is located on South Main Street in Leitchfield.

Those interested in applying should call 1-502-580-0030 or 1-866-861-2010 to schedule an appointment.

Practice tests are available for people to take home, allowing them to properly prepare for the day of the test.

Kerr urged, “If people want to improve their score, they can come back as many times as they want. People need to be able to understand and read maps, recognize names, and do standard math.”

The next scheduled testing date, for non-supervisory jobs, is on December 31, then every Wednesday in January.

Testing for open supervisor positions will be on January fifth, 13 and on the 27. In order to be eligible you must first take the other test.

Test scores will reflect what temporary census position that people receive.

“We will start hiring right after New Years in January,” Kerr explained. “You will get paid for all the training that you receive.”

The response to open census positions has been phenomenal.

“We have already surpassed our goal for the month,” she said. “As of the 19th we have tested 56 people. The goal was only 26. I know by the end they want me to have at least 200 people tested.”

Kerr also tests people in Breckinridge, Edmonson, Hart, and Meade counties. The numbers are down for Breckinridge and Hart counties.

“People are excited about it (the 2010 United States Census),” added Kerr. “They were scared that there were no jobs available in the area. It feels good knowing that I am able to do my part to help people find a job.”