Field Service Rep. - Electronic Equipment jobs in Delaware

Pay Details

The pay rate for this part-time position is $20 / hr based on experience and geographic location.

This position falls under the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA). In addition to hourly pay, a Health and Welfare stipend of $4.

80 per hour will be provided for up to 40 hours per week.

• You are also eligible to receive pay for up to 10 holidays and annual vacation time payout, as well as access to an employee discount program.
• Travel time and mileage is fully reimbursable.
• RTI International Field Interviewers also get the opportunity to make a difference in their local community as well as an opportunity to work for a company named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023!

Project Details

RTI International is seeking part-time field listers on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). This important study provides field support for survey research projects conducted by RTI.

The Electronic Field Mapping Listers are assigned to prepare for and conduct listing operations according to project protocols.

Listers ensure that field activities are carried out in an efficient and cost-effective manner, that the information recorded is of the highest possible quality, and that all activities are conducted in a professional manner following established procedures.

Position Description

Listers are responsible for :

• Collecting confidential information
• Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings
• Transmitting data as scheduled
• Assuming full and legal responsibility for use and care of project issued equipment
• Safeguarding any issued equipment or project materials against damage, loss, or theft
• Submitting timely and accurate Time and Expense reports
• Attending virtually scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
• Listing addresses electronically (procedure to identify the sample for data collection) on a tablet (provided by RTI), in selected areas
• Traveling to selected areas within the area using a tablet and electronic map
• Accurately identifying and recording address and location information on a tablet about each potential dwelling unit
• Editing completed work, and reporting the results of all activities
• Successfully completing all components of training, including online courses and attendance at a virtual training

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at time of employment
• Must possess High School Diploma or GED
• Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening
• Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking
• Available for entire training and data collection period
• Able to successfully complete training
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal automobile available for business use
• Comfortable using RTI issued tablet, laptop, and other associated equipment
• Access to password protected WiFI connection for data transmission and administrative responsibilities
• Able to keep project information confidential
• Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark
• Able to accommodate work schedule to include weekdays and weekends during daytime hours

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates :

• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoys interacting with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
• Able to read and follow electronic maps
• Available for short travel trips
• Able to travel overnight, if required

Work Schedule

• The data collection period is expected to be May 2024 through November 2024
• On average, you will be needed part-time approximately 20-25 hours per week when work is available
• On average, you should be available to work in the field 3-4 days each week
• The majority of this work is anticipated to be during week days during daytime hours
• Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at least 6 hours long

Training Details

Listers are required to complete trainings which include :

• Complete pre-training consisting of on-line training courses (6 hours)
• Attend a 2-day virtual live training to be held either May 23-24, 2024 or May 30-31, 2024 (3 hours per training day) Veteran listers are not required to attend virtual May training dates
• Successfully pass project required trainings
• Attendance at all trainings are mandatory
• Additional trainings to be held in June 2024, as needed

Last updated : 2024-04-23