Field Mapping Specialist - Part Time - NSDUH

• The pay rate for this position is $24 per hour based on experience and geographic location.
• Additional $4.98/hr will be provided for up to 40 hours per week as a Health and Welfare stipend as this position falls under the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA). 
• You are also eligible to receive pay for up to 10 holidays and annual vacation time payout, as well as access to an employee discount program.
• Travel time and mileage is fully reimbursable.

Field Mapping Specialists on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) are responsible for:

• 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 

RTI International is seeking part-time Field Mapping Specialists on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a government-sponsored research study that has been conducted since 1971.  This important study provides field support for survey research projects conducted by RTI. 

 

The Field Mapping Specialists are assigned to prepare for and conduct listing operations according to project protocols.  These specialists ensure that field activities are carried out in an efficient and cost-effective manner, that the information recorded is of the highest possible quality, and that all activities are conducted in a professional manner following established procedures. 

• 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 

• 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 

• The data collection period is expected to be June 2026 through November 2026
• On average, you will be needed part-time approximately 20 hours per week when work is available
• On average, you should be available to work in the field 3 days each week
• The majority of this work is anticipated to be weekdays during daytime hours
• Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at least 6 hours long

Training requirements: 

• Must attend all trainings and successfully complete required courses
• Complete training consisting of on-line training courses (6.5 hours) 

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach--one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.rti.org.

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      (1) The rational relationship of the nature of the offense to the duties and responsibilities of the position; and
      (2) Evidence of the rehabilitation of the applicant.

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