Part-Time Pennsylvania State Forest Field Interviewer

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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University Park, PA