PATH 3.0 – Screening Field Interviewer

About the role

The Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study seeks motivated and detail-oriented individuals to serve as screening field interviewers. The study collects information on tobacco and nicotine use and examines its health effects. Interviews are conducted via web and in-person methods.

Responsibilities

• Locate sampled addresses and screen household members for a longitudinal study.
• Receive and transmit data via the internet.
• Report progress and costs to assigned supervisor multiple times per week.
• Work flexible hours, typically evenings and weekends, from August 17 through December 31, 2026.
• Travel locally to complete project work.

Requirements

• Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor).
• Have the ability to enter confidentiality agreements.
• Complete 20-25 hours of web-based training per week between August 3, 2026 and August 16, 2026.
• 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.
• Meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Have regular and reliable access to telephone service and a secure high-speed internet home connection.
• Have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle.
• Have a current and valid driver’s license that is not under suspension.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include being available for 20-25 hours per week, mostly evenings and weekends.
• Must have regular and reliable access to a secure high-speed internet home connection.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license that is not under suspension.

Preferred Criteria

• In-person interviewing and/or cold calling experience.
• Experience working with the public.
• 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, and detail-oriented.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment with little direct supervision.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Willingness to travel overnight if project assignments become available.

Benefits

This position is not initially eligible for health insurance or a health savings account (HSA). Coverage becomes eligible after 1560 hours worked 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).

Pay

The hourly pay rate ranges from $20.62 to $22.34. A health and welfare payment of $5.09 is also provided weekly for up to 40 work hours per week. This position is eligible for paid vacation and holiday leave based on hours worked. Additionally, field positions accrue sick leave and are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program (employer matching is dependent on hours worked and disbursement is subject to program rules).

Schedule

This is a part-time, variable-hour, non-exempt position. This position is eligible for overtime pay. Potential for production bonus at client discretion.

Application Instructions

To apply, interested candidates should view the PATH interviewer video to learn more about this position and submit an application. To view the video, click the link below: PATH Study: The Field Interviewer's Job - Westat.