PATH 3.0 – Screening Field Interviewer

About the role

The PATH study collects information on tobacco and nicotine use and examines the health effects. Interviews are conducted via web and in-person methods.

Responsibilities

• Locate sampled addresses and screen household members
• Receive and transmit data via the internet
• Report progress and costs to supervisor

Requirements

• Available to work 20-25 hours per week, mostly evenings and weekends
• Lift and carry 20 pounds of equipment and materials
• Walk several blocks; climb a flight of stairs carrying equipment
• Have regular and reliable access to telephone service and secure high-speed internet
• Have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle
• Meet Westat’s minimum insurance coverage requirements
• Have a current and valid driver’s license that is not under suspension

Qualifications

• Live in or around the geographic work area defined by the project sample
• Be available to work during the data collection period from August 17 through December 31, 2026
• Be available to work 20-25 hours per week, mostly evenings and weekends on specified days/times when work is available; 3 to 4 hours at a time
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life and socio-economic groups
• Comfortable using a laptop computer
• Able to establish and maintain good rapport with study respondents
• Comfortable working in unfamiliar locations, knocking on doors
• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented
• Work independently
• Work successfully in a team environment with little direct supervision

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holiday leave based on hours worked
• Accrue sick leave (based on hours worked)
• Eligible to participate in the 401(k) program (employer matching is dependent on hours worked and disbursement is subject to program rules)

Pay

The hourly pay rate ranges from $19.33 to $22.40. A health and welfare payment of $5.09, which may be reduced based on group benefit election, will be paid weekly for up to 40 work hours per week.

Schedule

This is a part-time, variable-hour, non-exempt position. This position is eligible for overtime pay.