Field Mapping Specialist - Part Time - NSDUH

RTI International•Bozeman, MT

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Field Mapping Specialists on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) are responsible for collecting confidential information, managing administrative duties, transmitting data, and safeguarding project-issued equipment. They will list addresses electronically on a tablet in selected areas, travel to these areas using the tablet and electronic map, and accurately identify and record address and location information for potential dwelling units. The role also involves editing completed work and reporting on all activities.

Requirements

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
Must have a valid US 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

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoys interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds
Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency
Able to read and follow electronic maps
Must have a computer or laptop for completing online training and to regularly check RTI email for project communications
Available for short travel trips
Able to travel overnight, if required

Responsibilities

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
Successfully completing all components of training, including online courses and attendance at a virtual training
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