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Job Description

Westat is currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence to collect seatbelt use data for an important study, the National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS).

NOPUS is an observation study; thus, no interaction with respondents or participants is required for the study. NOPUS data collectors will work in tandem with their partner for the duration of the field period and will also be required to travel to all data collection sites in the same vehicle together.

The primary role of the NOPUS data collector is to observe seatbelt use at surface street intersections, interstates, and controlled intersections. The data collector will work with a partner and use an electronic tablet to collect the observations. This position is primarily outdoors and requires 10-12 hours of work each day for the duration of the field period.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Be 18 years of age or older (or an emancipated minor) with the ability to enter binding confidentiality agreements to protect project information.
• Be available to attend the mandatory in-person project training May 28-29, 2026, in Maryland; and
• Be available to complete mandatory web-based home study training prior to the in-person training.

Minimum Requirements

• Live in the geographic area defined by the project.

• Be available to work the field period from June 1-14, 2026 (some assignments may conclude earlier).

• Be available to work up to 10-12 hours per day, every day of the week, for up to 2 weeks, when work is available.

• Be able to travel locally to and from assignment locations.

• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Lift and carry equipment up to 15 pounds from the car to the assigned observation point

• Be able to be outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, especially heat, for several hours at a time

• Be able to stand for up to 120 minutes at a time; and

• Be able to walk up to a mile.

• Have regular and reliable access to cellular telephone service with a long-distance calling feature.

• Have regular and reliable access to a secure high-speed internet connection.

• Have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle. Must meet Westat's minimum insurance coverage requirements.

• Have a current and valid driver's license that is not under suspension; and

• Have experience using a smartphone, tablet, or both, with skills including connecting to Wi-Fi and managing email on a mobile device.

Preferred Criteria

• Previous Westat transportation, or other field data collection experience.
• Be willing to travel out of state for project work, with the possibility of overnight travel. The amount of travel will vary and may include continuous overnight travel for up to 2 weeks (depending on assignment and project needs).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to support effective coordination with partners and supervisors, and
• Experience working with the general public.

Any offer of employment may be contingent on 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 record 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 part-time, variable-hour, non-exempt position. This position is eligible for overtime pay. This position is not initially eligible for health insurance or a Health Savings Account (HSA). To be eligible for health insurance and an HSA, you must work 1,560 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 7 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.