Interviewer jobs in Mississippi

Department: Urban Development FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Annual Salary: $38,297.74 - $48,999.58 This position answers directly to the Contract/Flood Plain Administrator in the Department of Urban Development. This position is responsible for the review of all buildings and building system plans, ensuring that plans and material conform to existing code and ordinance requirements, including but not limited to fire prevention and life safety. This role involves technical and skilled inspection work to maintain compliance with local codes, ordinances, national codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, installation and repair of buildings, building appurtenances, and building systems. This includes technical and skilled review of new plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, fire suppression systems and allied equipment. This position will work independently on field inspections and must make decisions requiring independent judgement; however, technical advice and assistance are available from superiors on difficult or unusual cases. Work is performed with considerable independence and under general supervision within established codes, regulations and technical guidelines. Work is reviewed through conferences, observation and reports. This position is classified as a non-essential personnel classification for Emergency Response. This means that during an emergency response the position's roles are not immediately necessary for emergency response or critical continuity operations. Essential Job Functions: Essential job duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following: Checks fire suppression, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and installation permits, plans, and specifications for compliance with code provisions; confers with business owners, homeowners, and contractors regarding deficiencies and corrective action required; as necessary to secure compliance.Facilitates and coordinates the review of plans and specifications for permit approval and issuance; answers inquiries regarding fire suppression and prevention, building electrical, plumbing, mechanical and heating and air conditioning regulations.All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor, manager, director or mayor. Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques involved in building construction, repair and alteration and the inspection of electrical, fire suppression, plumbing and heating systems and allied installations and appliances.Considerable knowledge of national and local laws governing building construction, fire suppression and prevention, life safety, electrical installations, plumbing, heating and allied installations and appliances.Considerable knowledge of city codes and ordinances pertaining to building construction, repair and alteration and the installation, modification and repair of electrical, fire suppression and prevention, plumbing and heating systems and allied installation and appliances.Knowledge of the methods and techniques of building, electrical, plumbing, halting, life safety and fire prevention inspections.Some knowledge of the functional responsibilities and operation of other city departments.Ability to detect and identify deficiencies in materials or workmanship and to determine appropriate corrective measures.Ability to interpret and apply plans, specifications, drawings, diagrams, and blueprints to work in process.Ability to maintain required work records and reports.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to enforce applicable codes with firmness, tact and impartiality. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Must possess the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. A Bachelor's degree with course work in building trades is preferred. Three (3) to Five (5) years' experience in fire prevention and suppression, building, electrical or plumbing trades at the full-skilled crafts level. Licenses of Certifications A valid Mississippi Driver's License. Physical Demands and Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 20+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors.

Westat is currently seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals with a commitment to excellence to be field interviewers 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. Interviewers regularly receive and transmit data via the internet and report progress and costs to their supervisor. **Interested applicants are required to view the PATH interviewer video to learn more about this position 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: ************************************************************ **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 available and able to complete 20 - 25 hours of web-based training per week between February 16, 2026 & March 8, 2026. You will be required to communicate with your assigned supervisor multiple times per week during this time. **Minimum Requirements** + Live in or around the geographic work area defined by the project sample. + Be available to work during the data collection period from March 2026 through December 31st, 2026. + Be available to work approximately 20 hours per week, 3 to 4 hours at a time, mostly evenings and weekends at specified days/times, when work is available. + Be willing to travel locally for project work, with the possibility of some long-distance, overnight travel. + Be able to meet the 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 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; and + Have a current and valid driver's license that is not under suspension. **Preferred Criteria** + In-person interviewing and/or cold calling experience. + Experience working with the public. + Ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life and socio-economic groups. + Comfortable using a laptop computer. + Able to establish and maintain good rapport with study respondents. + Comfortable working in unfamiliar locations, knocking on doors. + Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented. + Ability to work independently. + Work successfully in a team environment with little direct supervision. 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 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 1560 hours from September through September of the following year, with coverage beginning January 1 of the year after eligibility is satisfied. This federal government project is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). The hourly rate for this position is determined by the location where work is performed. In addition to hourly pay, a health and welfare payment of $5.09, which may be reduced based on group benefit election, will be paid weekly for up to 40 work hours per week. This position is eligible for paid vacation and holiday leave based on hours worked. 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. **Job ID:** 29057BR **Job Status:** Part-Time **Requisition ID:** 25034 **City:** MS - Iuka **Pay Range:** The hourly pay rate ranges from $17.75 to $20.34.

TECHNICAL / GRAMMATICAL DOCUMENT REVIEWER SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an engineering and technical services provider, with over 20 years of engineering and consulting experience. Our viability comes, in part, from utilizing the diverse backgrounds of the firm's owners and the experiences of its team of approximately one hundred engineers, scientists, technical subject matter experts, and program and project managers. Our hands-on project implementation approach encompasses management, quality, and engineering principles to ensure effective management and delivery of all projects. SOL's reputation and keys to success are built on providing high quality, responsive engineering and related technical services while maintaining professional commitments and ensuring that full satisfaction is given to our clients throughout the United States. SOL Engineering Services, LLC is searching for a Technical / Grammatical Document Reviewer to review draft documents and analyze graphic and technical information, to provide specific feedback to the authors for their consideration with respect to technical or grammatical points. Requirements Requires at least a BS or BA degree. Demonstrated skills in reviewing written material and assuring sound grammatical structure, formatting, organization, technical content, punctuation, and structure. Requires strong technical acumen related to engineering, scientific research or governmental experience. Technical documents may include but technical reports, papers, journal articles, military field manuals, abstracts, technical letters, special reports, and presentation briefings. Must be able to format, edit and proof written work products, and ensure all materials meet established standards of appearance, consistency, and content under tight schedules and strict deadlines. Must be a U.S. citizen, able to pass a background investigation (financial and criminal) and apply for and maintain up to a Secret clearance, as well as having a valid driver's license. Solid Mathematics and basic computer skills are desirable. Work will be conducted in an office setting in the Jackson/Vicksburg area. Must be available Monday - Friday for a part-time schedule. Position has the possibility to become full-time. We offer a competitive salary, health benefits and paid vacation. Veterans and HUBZone residents are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer

TECHNICAL / GRAMMATICAL DOCUMENT REVIEWER SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an engineering and technical services provider, with over 20 years of engineering and consulting experience. Our viability comes, in part, from utilizing the diverse backgrounds of the firm's owners and the experiences of its team of approximately one hundred engineers, scientists, technical subject matter experts, and program and project managers. Our hands-on project implementation approach encompasses management, quality, and engineering principles to ensure effective management and delivery of all projects. SOL's reputation and keys to success are built on providing high quality, responsive engineering and related technical services while maintaining professional commitments and ensuring that full satisfaction is given to our clients throughout the United States. SOL Engineering Services, LLC is searching for a Technical / Grammatical Document Reviewer to review draft documents and analyze graphic and technical information, to provide specific feedback to the authors for their consideration with respect to technical or grammatical points. Requirements Requires at least a BS or BA degree. Demonstrated skills in reviewing written material and assuring sound grammatical structure, formatting, organization, technical content, punctuation, and structure. Requires strong technical acumen related to engineering, scientific research or governmental experience. Technical documents may include but technical reports, papers, journal articles, military field manuals, abstracts, technical letters, special reports, and presentation briefings. Must be able to format, edit and proof written work products, and ensure all materials meet established standards of appearance, consistency, and content under tight schedules and strict deadlines. Must be a U.S. citizen, able to pass a background investigation (financial and criminal) and apply for and maintain up to a Secret clearance, as well as having a valid driver's license. Solid Mathematics and basic computer skills are desirable. Work will be conducted in an office setting in the Jackson/Vicksburg area. Must be available Monday - Friday for a part-time schedule. Position has the possibility to become full-time. We offer a competitive salary, health benefits and paid vacation. Veterans and HUBZone residents are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer

What You'll Do As a Forensic Interviewer you will work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team investigators to conduct forensic interviews on children ages 3-17 and vulnerable adults with allegations of sexual or physical abuse, felony neglect or witness to a violent crime. Your Responsibilities Will Include: Provide forensic interviews when there is an allegation of abuse to ensure safety of the child and assess for needed referrals. Receive intakes, schedule, and conduct forensic interviews. Work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team while evaluating children in order to ensure the safety of the child, while giving each member access to the information that is needed to fulfill their professional role and to ensure that their informational need needs are met. Meet with MDT members after the forensic interview to discuss the interview outcome and make the appropriate recommendations. Communicate and provide written reports of interviews to the proper investigative agencies within a timely manner. Provide fact and/or expert witness testimony in court when requested for prosecution and defense when necessary. Conducting and documenting follow-up services for clients served and representatives as it relates to the criminal case. Providing monthly forensic interview logs to CAC Director or Assistant Director for data reporting. Participate in Peer Review two times a calendar year per NCA Standards and attend trainings and conferences in child abuse maltreatment. Tracking of case statistics. You're a great fit for this role if you have: Bachelor degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or related field or 2+ years of work experience in child abuse maltreatment. Child First Mississippi Forensic Interviewing Court Preparation Training Certificate. Advanced knowledge of child abuse dynamics and child development. Demonstrate discretion, maturity, integrity, and compassion in handling sensitive issues. Strong written communication and verbal skills; communicate effectively with person from all components of the community; exceptional problem solving and organizational skills. Willingness to work with a flexible schedule when necessary. Who We Are Easterseals Lonestar helps more than 10,000 individuals every year become more independent. Our therapists, job coaches, and other professionals make profound differences every day in the way people live, learn, work, and play. As a part of the community since 1939, we deliver high-quality, customized care to our neighbors. The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.