PATH 3.0 - Field Supervisor

US - Nationwide

29122BR

Job Description

Westat is currently seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals with a commitment to excellence to be supervisors on the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study. The PATH study collects information on tobacco and nicotine use, and examines the short- and long-term health effects of such use on people in the U.S.

The PATH Study employs a multi-mode approach to data collection that includes web and in-person data collection. Interviewers are required to locate sampled addresses, screen household members, and interview sampled adults, youth, and parents in their homes for a longitudinal study. The interview process is expected to last approximately one to two hours.

The primary tasks of the PATH Study Field Supervisors are as follows:

• Supervising field interviewers, monitoring production, quality, costs, adherence to protocols, and ensuring assigned interviewers complete all training requirements.
• Managing caseloads from assignment to completion
• Completing reports and maintaining personnel and project records according to study protocol

Interested applicants are required to view the PATH interviewer video to learn more about the position they will be supervising prior to submitting an application. To view the video, click the link below:

PATH Study: The Field Interviewer's Job - Westat

Or cut and paste this URL into your browser:

https://www.westat.com/path-study-the-field-interviewers-job

Basic Qualifications
Candidates must:

• Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor) with the ability to enter binding confidentiality agreements to protect project information.
• Be able to complete online and virtual field management training according to the given schedule between February 2nd through 13th, 2026.

Minimum Requirements

• Have at least two years of Supervisory experience.
• Have experience supervising 8 or more people at one time.
• Be available to work during the field period from February 2026 to December 2026.
• Be available full-time, 40 hours per week, including weekday, evening, and weekend hours.
• Be available to travel as needed for project work. Travel may involve both local and long-distance trips.
• Be able to meet physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Lift and carry 20 pounds of equipment and materials.
  • Walk several blocks; and
  • Climb a flight of stairs while carrying equipment.
• Have regular and reliable access to telephone service with a long-distance calling feature, either landline or cellular.
• Have regular and reliable access to a secure high-speed internet connection.
• Have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle.
• Have a current and valid driver's license that is not under suspension; and
• Have extensive experience using email, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Criteria

• Have prior experience training field staff, including remote training.
• Be self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to convey all aspects of the job to interviewers.
• Be flexible in working assigned tasks and able to quickly adapt when directives change.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Residents of New York City, NY (including the 5 boroughs - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx) must apply to the location-specific requisition to be considered. Applicants who do not reside in these locations must apply to the Nationwide posting to be considered.

Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the specific position, which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, motor vehicle driving record history, and criminal or sexual offender records history. Any background screening results will be evaluated through an individualized assessment based on the individual's specific record and the duties and requirements of the position.

This is a full-time, hourly exempt position. This position is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is initially eligible for health insurance or a health savings account (HSA). To be eligible for health insurance and an HSA, you must work 1560 hours from September through September of the following year, with coverage beginning January 1 of the year after eligibility is satisfied.

All field positions accrue sick leave (based on hours worked) and are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program (employer matching is dependent on hours worked and disbursement is subject to program rules).

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of seven days, and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be eligible for consideration for reassignment on other Westat field data collection projects if they become available.

Working on this study can be a fascinating, rewarding experience. If you are a reliable self-starter, this position may be right for you.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job Status

Full-Time

Requisition ID

25043

Pay Range

The hourly pay rate ranges from $24.00 to $33.00 and is dependent on the level of experience, or the prevailing minimum wage in your area, whichever is higher.