Field Surveyor
Summary:
Surveyors will collect information in field interviews to secure opinions on a variety of products, services or concepts. The position involves distributing and collecting surveys at a variety of off-site locations. Surveys are standardized by project and must be distributed and collected as required to ensure that data is captured accurately and in accordance with specified survey parameters. Surveyors are required to maintain client and project confidentiality at all times.
Essential job functions include but are not limited to the following duties and responsibilities:
o Conduct intercept surveys in a variety of locations which may include retail locations, transportation facilities such as park and ride lots, bus terminals, rail terminals or airports and on-board buses and trains
o Distribute and collect surveys in numerical sequence
o Answer questions from survey respondents about the purpose of the survey and the Redhill Group
o Read questions to respondents
o Record pre-coded answers on survey instrument
o Record responses to open ended questions accurately with correct spelling and grammar
o Review completed surveys to ensure required data has been collected
o Read and understand time schedules such as bus and rail routes and times.
o Perform passenger counts
o Read a map and follow directions
o Monitor and record time in both standard and military formats.
o Record essential information in a log such as the number of surveys completed and problems encountered during a shift
o Organize and bundle completed surveys, logs and other information from shift and return them to the Field Supervisor or central office promptly and reliably
o Receive, print and download information from the Internet including emails, forms and other data required for a project
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Communication Skills
Must speak clearly and communicate information effectively. Must have strong customer service skills to effectively and diplomatically handle difficult people and situations in the field. Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos. Must have good grammar and spelling skills. Must be able to work as part of a team or independently. Must present a professional appearance.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and the ability to compute problems that include time, distance and currency.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form and the ability to deal with problems involving several variables in reoccurring situations.
Computer Skills
Must have personal access to the Internet and the capability to receive and send email and download forms and other work-related materials.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to carry/lift 10 lbs. Must be able to walk on moving vehicles. Must be able to climb stairs. Must be able to read with corrected vision.
If you’re interested in becoming a Field Surveyor, we’re interested in hearing from you! Please contact us.