MEPS – Bilingual Field Interviewer
Westat · Corona, CA · 3 wk ago
OTHR$23.3–$24.65/hrInternship
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, application instructions, etc.
We need to parse the job description and extract content.
Let's identify sections:
- About the role: description of role, purpose, etc. Could be first paragraph: "Westat is currently seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to work as Bilingual Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). MEPS is a study of health care costs and usage in the United States, sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a part of the Department of Health and Human Services. MEPS is a panel survey, which features several rounds of interviews with the same respondents to collect information for two full calendar years. Bilingual Field Interviewers (FIs) conduct in-person and computer-assisted video interviews in English and Spanish, with adult members of households, drawn from a nationally representative sample, using a Westat-provided laptop computer."
That's about the role.
- Responsibilities: list of duties: contacting households in-person/phone, gaining cooperation, setting appointments, completing interview, collecting and following up with electronic and hard-copy signed documents; traveling to training; traveling to local/long-distance households, possibly overnight; reporting to supervisor; completing/admin paperwork; transmitting electronic data daily; complying with data security/confidentiality.
- Requirements: maybe "Basic Qualifications" and "Minimum Requirements". Could combine into Requirements section. Must include: be 18+, ability to enter binding confidentiality agreements; available to complete mandatory web-based home study training (Jan 4-15 2027) prior to in-person; available to travel to and attend mandatory in-person training (travel Jan 19 2027, training Jan 20-25 2027); available to complete additional mandatory web-based/virtual training activities post-training home study Jan 26-31 2027; fluent in English and Spanish; successfully complete Westat language assessment; reside in and travel within project-designated areas; available to work data collection period Jan 2027 to Dec 2030; available to work min 20 hrs/week when work available, mostly evenings/weekends, limited daytime; at times less than 20 hrs; meet physical requirements: lift up to 20 lbs, walk several blocks, climb stairs while carrying equipment; have consistent access to fully insured reliable vehicle meeting Westat min insurance; have current valid driver's license not under suspension.
- Qualifications: maybe "Preferred Criteria": in-person interviewing experience and/or computer-assisted video interviewing; public contact/cold calling experience; comfortable working in unfamiliar locations, knocking on doors, communicating with diverse backgrounds; treat respondents with respect.
- Skills: maybe language fluency, computer-assisted interviewing, etc. Could be covered under Preferred Criteria. But we need a Skills section only if there is specific content. Could list: bilingual English/Spanish, proficiency with laptop, MS Teams, data entry, etc. The posting mentions: "MS Teams will be used to conduct interviews with candidates for this position." Also "computer-assisted video interviews". So we can include Skills: Bilingual communication, computer-assisted interviewing, MS Teams, etc.
- Benefits: The posting mentions: "This position is eligible for overtime pay. This position is not initially eligible for health insurance or a health savings account (HSA). To be eligible for health insurance and an HSA, you must work 1560 hours from September through September of the following year, with coverage beginning January 1 of the year after eligibility is satisfied. This federal government project is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). The hourly rate for this position is determined by the location where work is performed. In addition to hourly pay, a health and welfare payment of $5.35, which may be reduced based on group benefit election, will be paid weekly for up to 40 work hours per week. This position is eligible for paid vacation and holiday leave based on hours worked. All field positions accrue sick leave (based on hours worked) and are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program (employer matching is dependent on hours worked and disbursement is subject to program rules)." Also mention: "Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be eligible for consideration for reassignment on other Westat field data collection projects if they become available." That's a benefit.
We need to include Benefits section only if there is real specific content. Yes.
- Pay: The posting includes: "Pay Range The hourly pay rate ranges from $23.30 to $24.65." Also mention health and welfare payment $5.35 weekly. So we have pay details.
- Schedule: The posting includes schedule details: part-time, variable-hour, non-exempt; runs yearly with two data collection periods: Jan-mid-July and late July-early Dec; break between rounds 1-2 weeks spring-fall, approx month fall-spring; work mostly evenings/weekends; min 20 hrs/week when work available; etc. So we have schedule.
We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not repeat job title. Not include Job ID/requisition number. Must drop minor metadata like "Job Status Part-Time Requisition ID 26017". We can incorporate part-time info in Schedule or About? Probably schedule.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Remove that paragraph.
We must not include application instructions.
Now produce HTML fragment: use for each section heading. Use
for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to decide which content goes into lists vs paragraphs.
Let's structure:
About the role
Westat is seeking motivated and detail‑oriented individuals to work as Bilingual Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). MEPS is a study of health care costs and usage in the United States, sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It is a panel survey with several rounds of interviews with the same respondents to collect information for two full calendar years. Bilingual Field Interviewers conduct in‑person and computer‑assisted video interviews in English and Spanish with adult household members from a nationally representative sample, using a Westat‑provided laptop computer.
Responsibilities
- Contact households in‑person and/or by phone to gain cooperation and set appointments.
- Complete interviews and collect/follow up on electronic and hard‑copy signed documents.
- Travel to mandatory in‑person training (January 19 2027 travel, training January 20‑25 2027) and any required local or long‑distance household visits, including occasional overnight travel.
- Report to a field supervisor and complete/submit administrative paperwork.
- Transmit electronic data daily on work days.
- Comply with all data security and confidentiality requirements.
Requirements
- Be 18 years or older (or an emancipated minor) and able to enter binding confidentiality agreements.
- Complete mandatory web‑based home study training (Jan 4‑15 2027) and required Microsoft Teams video sessions prior to in‑person training.
- Attend mandatory in‑person training (travel Jan 19 2027; training Jan 20‑25 2027).
- Complete additional mandatory web‑based/virtual training and post‑training home study (Jan 26‑31 2027).
- Be fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish.
- Successfully complete the Westat language assessment protocols.
- Reside in and travel within project‑designated areas to contact assigned households, including local and occasional overnight travel.
- Be available to work the data collection period from January 2027 through December 2030.
- Work a minimum of 20 hours per week when work is available, mostly evenings and weekends, with limited daytime work based on household preferences; note that at times fewer than 20 hours may be available.
- Meet physical requirements: lift/carry up to 20 pounds, walk several blocks, climb stairs while carrying equipment.
- Have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle meeting Westat’s minimum insurance coverage.
- Hold a current, valid driver’s license not under suspension.
Preferred Criteria
- In‑person interviewing experience and/or computer‑assisted video interviewing experience.
- Public contact and/or cold‑calling experience.
- Comfort working in unfamiliar locations, knocking on doors, and communicating with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to treating all respondents with respect.
Skills
- Bilingual communication (English/Spanish).
- Proficiency with laptop computers and computer‑assisted video interviewing.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams for training and interviews.
- Basic data entry and daily electronic data transmission.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime pay.
- Health and welfare payment of $5.35 per week (up to 40 hours), subject to group benefit election.
- Paid vacation and holiday leave based on hours worked.
- Sick leave accrual based on hours worked.
- Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) program (employer matching dependent on hours worked).
- After working 1560 hours from September to September of the following year, become eligible for health insurance and an HSA (coverage begins January 1 of the year after eligibility).
- Opportunity for reassignment to other Westat field data collection projects upon successful completion.
Pay
The hourly pay rate ranges from $23.30 to $24.65, determined by the work location. In addition to hourly pay, a health and welfare payment of $5.35 is paid weekly for up to 40 work hours per week.
Schedule
This is a part‑time, variable‑hour, non‑exempt position. Data collection occurs in two periods each year: January through mid‑July and late July through early December, with breaks of approximately 1‑2 weeks between the spring and fall rounds and about a month between the fall and spring rounds. Work is primarily evenings and weekends, with a minimum of 20 hours per week when work is available (though fewer hours may be available at times).
We must ensure we didn't include any boilerplate. Check: we omitted EEO, legal, application instructions, etc. Good.
Check for any repeated content: We have health and welfare payment mentioned both in Benefits and Pay; that's okay as it's substantive.
Check for any placeholder like "not specified": none.
Check for any mention of "Job Status Part-Time Requisition ID 26017" - we omitted.
Check for any mention of "This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of seven days..." - we omitted (application instructions). Good.
Check for any mention of "Upon successful completion of this assignment..." we included in Benefits.
Check for any mention of "MS Teams will be used to conduct interviews with candidates for this position." We included in Skills
for prose. We need to decide which content goes into lists vs paragraphs. Let's structure:
About the role
Westat is seeking motivated and detail‑oriented individuals to work as Bilingual Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). MEPS is a study of health care costs and usage in the United States, sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It is a panel survey with several rounds of interviews with the same respondents to collect information for two full calendar years. Bilingual Field Interviewers conduct in‑person and computer‑assisted video interviews in English and Spanish with adult household members from a nationally representative sample, using a Westat‑provided laptop computer.
Responsibilities
- Contact households in‑person and/or by phone to gain cooperation and set appointments.
- Complete interviews and collect/follow up on electronic and hard‑copy signed documents.
- Travel to mandatory in‑person training (January 19 2027 travel, training January 20‑25 2027) and any required local or long‑distance household visits, including occasional overnight travel.
- Report to a field supervisor and complete/submit administrative paperwork.
- Transmit electronic data daily on work days.
- Comply with all data security and confidentiality requirements.
Requirements
- Be 18 years or older (or an emancipated minor) and able to enter binding confidentiality agreements.
- Complete mandatory web‑based home study training (Jan 4‑15 2027) and required Microsoft Teams video sessions prior to in‑person training.
- Attend mandatory in‑person training (travel Jan 19 2027; training Jan 20‑25 2027).
- Complete additional mandatory web‑based/virtual training and post‑training home study (Jan 26‑31 2027).
- Be fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish.
- Successfully complete the Westat language assessment protocols.
- Reside in and travel within project‑designated areas to contact assigned households, including local and occasional overnight travel.
- Be available to work the data collection period from January 2027 through December 2030.
- Work a minimum of 20 hours per week when work is available, mostly evenings and weekends, with limited daytime work based on household preferences; note that at times fewer than 20 hours may be available.
- Meet physical requirements: lift/carry up to 20 pounds, walk several blocks, climb stairs while carrying equipment.
- Have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle meeting Westat’s minimum insurance coverage.
- Hold a current, valid driver’s license not under suspension.
Preferred Criteria
- In‑person interviewing experience and/or computer‑assisted video interviewing experience.
- Public contact and/or cold‑calling experience.
- Comfort working in unfamiliar locations, knocking on doors, and communicating with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to treating all respondents with respect.
Skills
- Bilingual communication (English/Spanish).
- Proficiency with laptop computers and computer‑assisted video interviewing.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams for training and interviews.
- Basic data entry and daily electronic data transmission.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime pay.
- Health and welfare payment of $5.35 per week (up to 40 hours), subject to group benefit election.
- Paid vacation and holiday leave based on hours worked.
- Sick leave accrual based on hours worked.
- Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) program (employer matching dependent on hours worked).
- After working 1560 hours from September to September of the following year, become eligible for health insurance and an HSA (coverage begins January 1 of the year after eligibility).
- Opportunity for reassignment to other Westat field data collection projects upon successful completion.
Pay
The hourly pay rate ranges from $23.30 to $24.65, determined by the work location. In addition to hourly pay, a health and welfare payment of $5.35 is paid weekly for up to 40 work hours per week.
Schedule
This is a part‑time, variable‑hour, non‑exempt position. Data collection occurs in two periods each year: January through mid‑July and late July through early December, with breaks of approximately 1‑2 weeks between the spring and fall rounds and about a month between the fall and spring rounds. Work is primarily evenings and weekends, with a minimum of 20 hours per week when work is available (though fewer hours may be available at times).
We must ensure we didn't include any boilerplate. Check: we omitted EEO, legal, application instructions, etc. Good. Check for any repeated content: We have health and welfare payment mentioned both in Benefits and Pay; that's okay as it's substantive. Check for any placeholder like "not specified": none. Check for any mention of "Job Status Part-Time Requisition ID 26017" - we omitted. Check for any mention of "This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of seven days..." - we omitted (application instructions). Good. Check for any mention of "Upon successful completion of this assignment..." we included in Benefits. Check for any mention of "MS Teams will be used to conduct interviews with candidates for this position." We included in Skills