Part-Time Pennsylvania State Forest Field Interviewer - Graefe Team

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Data Technician for the Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management Department. This position primarily covers weekends with some weekdays and starts immediately.

Responsibilities include conducting fact-to-face interviews and visitor counts at Pinchot and Weiser State Forests, coordinating data collection with the project supervisor, and working independently in remote locations.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently in remote locations
• Responsible individual with a polite, courteous, and friendly demeanor
• Willingness and ability to drive long distances
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Knowledge and skill in written/oral communication
• Ability to conduct interviews with recreation users
• Coordinate data collection with project supervisor on a daily basis
• This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Must be available to work weekends

Responsibilities

• Conduct fact-to-face interviews
• Conduct visitor counts at various locations in the Pinchot and Weiser State Forests

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow directions

Attention to detail

Field independence

Friendly demeanor

Long-distance driving

Weather resilience

Written and verbal comms

Interviewing skills

Data coordination

Valid driver’s license

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management Department (RPTM) is currently seeking a part-time data technician. This position consists mainly of weekends with some weekdays available, starting immediately.

Job Duties

• Conduct fact-to-face interviews


• Conduct visitor counts at various locations in the Pinchot and Weiser State Forests

Requirements and qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability to follow directions


• Detail-oriented


• Ability to work independently in remote locations


• Responsible individual with a polite, courteous, and friendly demeanor


• Willingness and ability to drive long distances


• Willingness to work in all weather conditions


• Knowledge and skill in written/oral communication


• Ability to conduct interviews with recreation users


• Coordinate data collection with project supervisor on a daily basis


• This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.


• Must be available to work weekends

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