Temporary Field Interviewer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Conducting recreational surveys on lands adjacent to national marine sanctuary waters in a courteous and respectful manner.

• Regularly checking the schedule on Google Drive, both weekly and daily, and planning survey site drive times and locations using GPS and maps.

• Properly setting up interview sites (e.g., sign placement, traffic cone placement, etc.) to ensure the safety of oneself and visitors.

• Placing and calibrating trail cameras to monitor usage on designated trail and road systems.

• Downloading data from tablets and reporting status updates to the field supervisor.

• Maintaining and organizing surveys and daily counts in a neat and orderly manner.

• Compiling weekly reports for the field supervisor regarding site usage levels, recreational use, and weather conditions at each assigned survey location.

• Complying with strict WVU data collection policies and guidelines, including appropriate dress and the display of safety signage, among others.

• Capable of driving long distances across various road surfaces during early morning and evening hours.

• Able to work independently without direct supervision from field management at all times.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

• A minimum of six months of prior in-field data collection experience on state, federal, or municipal lands is preferred, though not required.

• Any equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience will be considered.

• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Competency in both written and oral communication.

• Ability to drive on various types of roads to reach remote locations.

• Skill in maintaining neat and concise notes and surveys.

• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.

• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times.

• Proficient in effective communication.

• Skilled in strategic planning and logistics.

• Competent in critical thinking, including the use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Skilled in monitoring and assessing the performance of oneself, other individuals, or organizations to implement improvements or corrections.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible working hours.

• Collaborative work environment.