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🔗Data Collector
Website ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services company with approximately 9,000 professionals working in industries across the public and private sectors. Headquartered right outside Washington, D.C., we’ve been named by Forbes as America's Best Management Consulting Firms for the ninth straight year and America's Best Employers for Diversity since 2021. With 83 percent of our revenue tied to projects delivering positive social or environmental impacts, our teams combine expertise with innovation to solve complex challenges, navigate change, and shape a more resilient and prosperous world. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider with over 9,000 employees partnering with government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and leading brands. Founded in 1969, ICF blends traditional consulting with cutting-edge digital solutions to help clients solve complex challenges, deliver innovative solutions, and shape a more resilient and prosperous world.
Job Description
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT, January – May 2025
2025 ARIZONA YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY (AZ YRBS)
ICF is seeking data collectors in the Phoenix and Tucson areas for the Arizona Youth Risk Behavior Survey (AZ YRBS). The AZ YRBS documents the prevalence of priority health risk behaviors among Arizona students in grades 9-12. The AZ YRBS is sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Data collector training for the AZ YRBS will occur January 22-23 in the ICF offices in Tempe, AZ. Data collection will immediately follow training for approximately 14 weeks, but those weeks may not be consecutive. If you have an interest in the health behavior of adolescents and can commit to maintaining open availability during the spring 2025 school semester, you may wish to apply for this data collector position. This is an opportunity to be involved in an important student health initiative. If hired, you will work in various high schools around the state which may require some overnight travel. This position is NOT recommended for students enrolled in spring semester courses that require weekly class attendance.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive assignments via an internet-based project system
Respond and report to survey supervisor in a timely manner
Contact school to confirm arrangements, return of permission forms and survey readiness
Travel to schools to administer a web-based or paper-and-pencil survey to students in 2-4 classes per school
Act as on-site liaison with school personnel, working with school administrators, teachers, etc.
Coordinate scheduling and follow-up for the conduct of makeup surveys
Complete required web-based documentation for each visited classroom
Work independently or as a member of a survey administration team
Maintain expense logs and progress reports
Perform quality control on the collected information and package it for return to the survey processing center
Able to lift, carry, and transport up to 30 lbs. of data collection materials between classrooms and schools
Extremely well-organized, with a strong eye for detail
Capable of motivating others to cooperate
Punctual, able to adhere to strict time schedules and arrive on time and prepared for all appointments
Professional appearance, demeanor, and clear speaking voice
High degree of self-confidence and the ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm/professional manner
Ability and willingness to travel by yourself
Have a cell phone for use in the field
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
College graduate. Ideal for retired teachers, school administrators, substitute teachers and graduate/thesis students able to work full-time with no travel restrictions
Computer skills, including navigating the Internet, using web applications, emailing and attaching files
Experience working with students, particularly in high school settings
Experience in field data collection, survey/social science research, sales, or marketing
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
Have a valid driver’s license and an insured vehicle in good condition that you do not share with others
Have a valid major credit card, with available funds for reimbursable travel expenses incurred
Ability to pass a background screening
PAYMENT FOR TRAINING & DATA COLLECTION WORK:
Assuming acceptable completion of the two-day training (January 22-23, 2025) and additional tasks immediately after training, you will receive pay for 24 hours. For data collection in schools, you may expect to be paid your base hourly rate for 12 hours per school. Assuming continued acceptable performance, you can expect to work on a temporary, on-call basis during the study period. Arizona uses the travel reimbursement guidelines and per diem rates established by the Federal Government. For travel to training and during data collection, by rail, bus, or other public transportation, the actual cost of fare will be reimbursed. For travel in your personal vehicle to training and/or to conduct the survey work, you will be reimbursed according to the Federal Government privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rate, which is currently $0.67 per mile, plus tolls and parking. In addition, all your allowable travel expenses at locations away from home will be reimbursed within the allowable Federal Government per diem guidelines.
Your pay during data collection includes compensation per school for your time to do the following: (1) make advance calls to school before the date of data collection; (2) organize the survey materials before going to the school; (3) travel to and from the school; (4) meet with the school contact and teachers, and survey students; (5) review the survey materials after the administration; (6) update the project’s case management system with collection details; (7) return the data and forms collected to the designated ICF office; (8) follow up with the school about the return of make-ups, missing classes and/or forms; and (9) maintain communication with your supervisor.
Benefits
All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.
Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.
The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.
The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.
Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.
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