Field Data Collector (Closes 11/9/26)

About the role

The Field Worker is responsible for collecting data on the conditions of encampments and unsheltered sleeping locations in the Pittsburgh area. The county seeks to collect this information to provide a regular understanding of the number of visible tents, changing trends in how many and where tents are located, and collecting information on any areas of follow‑up that are needed. This role is part of a team committed to enhancing the County's understanding of the unsheltered population to improve how we best serve them. The Field Worker will report to the Manager of Client Experience Analytics in the Office of Analytics and Technology. They will bike or use another form of transportation to cover a predefined route and use a survey data collection tool to gather basic information about encampments. They will need to be comfortable traveling on the roads and bike trails during all seasons, including the winter.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with their supervisor and/or other county staff on a weekly (or more frequent) basis to review information collected
• Bike around 15 miles once or twice per week in the city of Pittsburgh
• Collect basic information and complete surveys (on an app) to document conditions of encampments
• Perform additional tasks and duties as required by the employer (from time to time)

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Owns a bicycle or other form of transportation allowable on city streets and trails
• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus experience working in a business or human services setting
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Act 33 and 34 clearances and FBI clearance

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, consistent with applicable law.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable walking, biking or riding a scooter
• Willingness to stick with a task, even when it's tough
• Ability to follow process and be flexible when needed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• A belief that people who are unsheltered deserve support
• Ability to learn new materials quickly

Schedule

This is a part-time, hourly position with up to a 10‑hour work week. Hours are adjustable but should be consistent each week to ensure consistent data collection.