Congresswoman Virginia Foxx is reminding residents still looking for work that they can still apply for jobs with the U.S. Census Bureau’s regional office in Boone.

Foxx said, “High Country residents will play a pivotal role in the 2010 Census and jobs with the local Census office are a great opportunity for anyone looking a temporary work.  Hard-working and dedicated local employees will be the key to a successful Census count.  The High Country has much at stake in the 2010 Census and full participation is the best way for communities to receive their fair share of federal funding for the next ten years.”

High Country residents who are interested in temporary jobs with the local Census office can call (828) 832-5920 or visit 2010.census.gov/2010censusjobs.

Foxx said census taker wages start at $11.50 per hour plus 55 cents per mile of travel.