Remote Temporary Field Interviewer - Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Description

West Virginia University's Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design is seeking applications for a Temporary Field Interviewer. This position will be essential to the completion of NMS-Count effort with the NMSF and will be based near marine sanctuary settings nationwide. The Field Interviewer will conduct face-to-face interviewers with coastal visitors as they exit recreation sites. Interviewers will travel to a variety of, general recreation sites.

Shifts vary between morning, afternoon and evening hours and very often occur on weekend days.

What you'll do:

• Conducting recreation surveys on lands adjacent to national marine sanctuary waters in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Checking schedule on the Google Drive weekly/daily basis and planning out survey site drive times and location with GPS and maps.
• Set up interviewing sites (i.e. sign placement, traffic cone placement, etc.) properly to ensure safety of self and visitors.
• Place and calibrate trail cameras to capture use on assigned trail and road systems.
• Download data from tablets and report status to field supervisor.
• Filling out and keeping track of surveys and daily counts in a neat, orderly fashion.
• Compiling weekly reports for field supervisor about site use levels, recreation use and weather conditions at each assigned surveying site.
• Adhering 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, $17.52 per hour

Length of Assignment: 6.5 Months

Work Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of six months of 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Physical Demands & Physical Coordination

Physical Demands & Physical Coordination

Requires the ability to stand for long periods, walk, sit, stoop, bend at waist, have manual dexterity and feel, grasp, reach, talk, and hear. Activities are predominantly non-manual. Employee will be required to travel on a frequent basis. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely for multiple hours per day may be required. It will be necessary for the incumbent to be able to lift/carry equipment and/or supplies up to 25 lbs.

Activities require manual skill to provide and/or alter services and/or products.

Requirements

Valid driver's license - mileage for surveying travel will be reimbursed at the current WVU rate

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

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.

Job Posting:
Jan 8, 2026

Posting Classification:
Temporary

Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible:
No

Schedule:

Full-time

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other