Hybrid Temporary Field Interviewer - Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design

The Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design Department is currently accepting applications for a Hybrid Temporary Field Interviewer. This role assists with research projects such as the National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) Visitor Use Counting/Monitoring Program (NMS-Count) partnered with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. New research projects can come with the development of different research proposals.

• Conduct recreation surveys on lands adjacent to national marine sanctuary waters in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Check schedule on the Google Drive weekly/daily basis and plan out survey site drive times and location with GPS and maps.
• Set up interviewing sites properly to ensure safety of self and visitors.
• Download data from tablets and report status to field supervisor.
• Fill out and keep track of surveys and daily counts in a neat, orderly fashion.
• Compile weekly reports for field supervisor about site use levels, recreation use and weather conditions at each assigned surveying site.
• Adhere to strict WVU data collection policies and guidelines including proper dress, displaying of safety signage, etc.
• Ability to drive long distances over a variety of road surfaces during early morning and early evening hours.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision from field management at all times.

Pay Grade: 7
Length of Assignment: 8 Months
Work Hours: 30 Hours per week

• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience involving:
  • Previous in-field data collection experience on state, federal or municipal lands is preferred, but not required.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

• Competency in written and oral communication.
• Ability to drive on various types of roads to remote locations.
• Ability to keep neat and concise notes and surveys.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times.
• Skilled in effective communication.
• Skilled in strategic planning and logistics.
• Skilled in critical thinking, including using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Skilled in monitoring/assessing the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take correction.

• Valid driver's license.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.