Love to walk? Tech savvy? TEMP walking technicians needed

About the role

Quality Counts (QC) is seeking a temporary walking technician for a special public right-of-way (PROW) project. You’ll gather data to help transportation engineers and planners make informed decisions about sidewalk design, operation, and maintenance—all while working outdoors instead of in an office.

Responsibilities

• Gather data for a local municipality’s evaluation and planning of a public right-of-way infrastructure project.
• Operate a multi-sensor profiling tool (pushcart with lasers, high-resolution cameras, and GPS) to measure local sidewalks and pedestrian curbs. See the equipment here.

Requirements

• No prior experience needed.
• Enjoys walking long distances.
• Can commit to at least 25 hours per week on a consistent basis (unlikely to work fewer than 20 hours per week for the project duration).
• Able to quickly learn and operate the PathVu equipment and software.
• Will follow all project instructions and deadlines.
• Thrives in an outdoor environment.
• Self-motivated and can work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Located near Herndon, VA, and able to commute to/from the area.

Pay

$25.00 per hour.

Schedule

Minimum 45 days; project may extend to a few months. Requires at least 25 hours per week.