What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fish Consumption Surveyor position at Yakutat Tlingit Tribe?
High School General Description: The Yakutat Tlingit Tribe (YTT), Surveyor employee is responsible for conducting multiple, one hour surveys with the adult members of the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe volunteers, to gather essential data on the consumption of subsistence seafoods. This role involves direct interaction with Tribal members, collecting 24 hour, weekly recall of subsistence consumption information, and ensuring data integrity for analysis and reporting. This position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of our community as well as providing avenues for improvement in our environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Survey Administration: Conduct face-to-face, surveys with Tribal members in a professional and respectful manner.
- Data Collection: Accurately record responses using provided survey tools, whether digital devices or paper forms.
- Tribal Engagement: Build rapport with YTT Tribal Members and encourage participation and ensure a high response rate. Information
- Dissemination: Explain the purpose of the survey and how the collected data will be used to benefit the tribe and community.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure completeness and accuracy of the collected data
- Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of respondents' information and handle data sensitively.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates to the Environmental director, on survey progress and any issues encountered.
- Participate in an online Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (citi program) with Alaska Native Tribel Health Consortium (ANTHC). Approximately 25 hours, paid training (IRB)
Experience: Previous experience in data collection, survey administration, and community outreach is preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED required
- Some college coursework in social sciences, public health or related fields, preferred
- Previous experience in data collection, survey administration, and community outreach, preferred
SKILLS PREFERRED Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Familiarity with digital devices and data entry software Multilingual abilities are an asset. Understanding of Lingít cultural norms.
Additional Requirements:
Schedule: Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate respondents' schedules. Physical Demands: capability of regular office duties and capable of recruiting and scheduling Tribal member surveys, after survey training.
Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace:
This position is required to comply with the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Ordinance.
NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE WILL BE APPLIED TO HIRING OF THIS POSITION AS DEFINED IN TITLE 25, US CODE, CHAPTER 14, SUBCHAPTER V, SUBSECTION 273 AND 274. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED NATIVE AMERICAN/ALASKA NATIVE APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW AND TRIBAL POLICY.
Salary : $28
