Research Assistant II- Field Interviewer

This position has overall responsibility for carrying out activities required under assigned JBS International, Inc. contracts. The main focus of this position is the support of in-person data collection activities for the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) contract which interviews crop workers throughout the United States. The position has elements of seasonality and part-time work effort. Data collection (interviews) will be conducted in-person in agriculture settings throughout the continental United States.

• Candidates MUST be able to obtain BLS Agent Clearance and certification to access sensitive and restricted BLS data.
• Please note that this opportunity requires travel to remote and rural locations to interview a hard to reach and vulnerable population. Travel consists of repeated periods of 10 days of work, followed by 3 days off for 10 months of the year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

CORE COMPETENCIES :

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

Language :   Spanish and English fluency (spoken and written) at native or near-native-level required.

Education :   High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Experience : 2 years of relevant experience in a research or client-facing setting.

Soft skills :   Ability to communicate effectively, ability to work independently or work collaboratively with a team. Ability to work in fast paced environment.

Location :   Requires travel to remote and rural locations to interview a hard to reach and vulnerable population. Travel consists of repeated periods of 10 days of work, followed by 3 days off for 10 months of the year.

Additional :   Must be able to drive a rental vehicle (i.e. must be at least 25 years old, have a valid DL, preferably with no more than 2 moving violations and / or at fault accidents on driving record within the past 3 years, and no drug or alcohol related convictions on driving record within the past 5 years).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a social science discipline

Experience :   1 yearassisting in or conducting field research

Skills :   Qualitative interviewing and / or documentation of research notes or protocols.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED :   This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position.

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on the "Apply" link posted below and complete the online application.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.