OSDH is seeking a part time Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Interviewer providing support to the Center for Health Statistics. These are state employee positions 34001020 governed by the Civil Service Rules, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The hourly salary for this position is up to $15.50, based on education and experience.

Position Summary:

This position collects data on personal behaviors that affect health by conducting telephone surveys (including but not limited to the Oklahoma Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Conducts telephone interviews, 

• Provides Customer Service to Oklahomans

• Accurately Codes Survey Responses

• Follows Study Protocols

Other Duties:

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requirements consist of a high school diploma or GED and one year of clerical office experience.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requirements include knowledge of office methods and procedures; of telephone procedures and standard business communications; of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and basic mathematics. Skill is required to operate office machines including computers/PCs. Ability is required to follow oral and written instructions; to independently follow established protocols, encourage respondents to answer questions, probe and clarify if needed and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Hybrid (central office / telework) option.

• Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. 

All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.