Texas Enumerator

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Odem, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is hiring a part-time Field Enumerator to collect agricultural data on behalf of the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The role serves agricultural producers by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information used by farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Field Enumerators interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone, and sometimes travel to designated fields to perform crop counts. They maintain and deliver detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked. Work is conducted from a residence with an operable telephone and no distractions, with travel in a personal vehicle as needed. The territory is the Coastal Bend of Texas and surrounding areas. The position pays $19.52 per hour, plus mileage at the IRS rate. Promotion opportunities are based on hours worked and performance ratings. NASDA also offers a flexible schedule, the opportunity to work from home, work in the employee's community, and learn about where food comes from. Applicants must pass a background check.

Requirements

Experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment.
Ability to positively represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators in all survey actions.
Ability to make crop counts in designated fields.
Ability to maintain a reliable personal vehicle.
Ability to conduct interviews in person or by telephone with farm operators and other individuals.
Knowledge of computers or iPads.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good time management in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivation, organization, a positive and friendly attitude, and ability to work as part of a team.
An operable telephone and a residence free from distractions for conducting work.
Willingness to travel in the Coastal Bend of Texas and surrounding areas.
Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone.
Travel to designated fields and perform crop counts as needed.
Maintain and deliver detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
Represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators positively during survey activities.
Travel within the Coastal Bend of Texas and surrounding areas.