Survey Assistant Jobs
Survey assistant jobs are open across market research, academia, public health, and government agencies, from entry-level field roles to senior data collection specialists, with concentrations in quantitative research, GIS-based surveying, and community needs assessments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
The Administrative survey will support the daily operations of the Surveyor’s Office. This employee will provide, clerical, and technical support related to property records, surveys, legal descriptions, maps, and public inquiries. This employee will possess strong computer skills, excellent customer service abilities, and the capacity to read, interpret, and maintain land records and survey documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide survey, cad and clerical support for the Surveyor’s Office.
- Receive, review, file, and maintain property-related records, legal descriptions, plats, surveys, easements, and other land documents.
- Read and interpret legal descriptions, survey maps, plats, and property records.
- Enter, update, and maintain accurate information in county databases and record management systems.
- Respond to inquiries from the public, landowners, surveyors, contractors, attorneys, title companies, and government agencies.
- Assist customers in locating property records, survey documents, maps, and related information.
- Operate standard office equipment, including computers, scanners, copiers, and multi-line telephone systems.
- All other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Knowledge of general office procedures and administrative practices.
- Ability to read and understand legal descriptions, property records, survey maps, and plats.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, cad and database applications.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to accurately enter and maintain data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide courteous and professional customer service.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to learn county land records, assessment, and surveying procedures.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in an administrative, clerical, records management, surveying, engineering, GIS, title, real estate, or related office environment, preferred.
- Experience reading survey documents, legal descriptions, plats, or property records, preferred.
- Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) preferred, not required.
Physical Requirements
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to maneuver around the office and be able to handle large books that can weigh as much as 25 pounds.
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to indoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may increase to a loud volume.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Description
The Administrative survey will support the daily operations of the Surveyor’s Office. This employee will provide, clerical, and technical support related to property records, surveys, legal descriptions, maps, and public inquiries. This employee will possess strong computer skills, excellent customer service abilities, and the capacity to read, interpret, and maintain land records and survey documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide survey, cad and clerical support for the Surveyor’s Office.
- Receive, review, file, and maintain property-related records, legal descriptions, plats, surveys, easements, and other land documents.
- Read and interpret legal descriptions, survey maps, plats, and property records.
- Enter, update, and maintain accurate information in county databases and record management systems.
- Respond to inquiries from the public, landowners, surveyors, contractors, attorneys, title companies, and government agencies.
- Assist customers in locating property records, survey documents, maps, and related information.
- Operate standard office equipment, including computers, scanners, copiers, and multi-line telephone systems.
- All other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Knowledge of general office procedures and administrative practices.
- Ability to read and understand legal descriptions, property records, survey maps, and plats.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, cad and database applications.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to accurately enter and maintain data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide courteous and professional customer service.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to learn county land records, assessment, and surveying procedures.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in an administrative, clerical, records management, surveying, engineering, GIS, title, real estate, or related office environment, preferred.
- Experience reading survey documents, legal descriptions, plats, or property records, preferred.
- Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) preferred, not required.
Physical Requirements
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to maneuver around the office and be able to handle large books that can weigh as much as 25 pounds.
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to indoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may increase to a loud volume.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in survey assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or associate degree in a social science or related field
- Experience conducting structured interviews or administering standardized questionnaires
- Proficiency with CAPI or mobile data collection software such as REDCap or SurveyCTO
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow scripted protocols consistently
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for field data collection assignments
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish for community-based research projects
Tips for Your Survey Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to field methods
List the specific data collection methods you've used, whether CAPI, CATI, paper-based, or mobile apps. Survey assistant postings often filter for candidates who know the exact method the team already uses, so generic research experience won't stand out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists survey assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your data quality and accuracy record
Employers care deeply about response accuracy and low error rates. Call out any experience with back-checks, audit trails, or quality control protocols you've followed, even informally, since these signal reliability in the field.
Search for openings by project type
Filter by keywords like 'household survey,' 'intercept survey,' or 'longitudinal study' rather than just the job title. Many postings use project-specific language that standard title searches miss, and matching that language shows you understand the work.
Prepare for a role-play or mock interview segment
Many survey assistant interviews include a short simulation where you approach a mock respondent or read script. Practice delivering consent language naturally and handling a refusal calmly, since hesitation in that moment is a common reason candidates don't advance.
Negotiate scheduling flexibility explicitly
Survey projects often run on fixed fieldwork windows, so ask during the offer stage whether weekend or evening shifts are required and whether you get advance notice. Getting clarity upfront prevents scheduling conflicts that lead to early turnover.
Survey Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most survey assistants?
Bowman, NORC at the University of Chicago, and WSP are hiring the most survey assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Nebraska, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at research firms, public health agencies, and universities running large-scale longitudinal studies.
How many survey assistant jobs are remote?
About 43% of survey assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by project type. Telephone interviewing and online survey programming roles are the most likely to be fully remote, while field interviewing and in-person intercept work almost always require a physical presence.
How do you become a survey assistant?
Start by completing any post-secondary coursework in social science, public health, or statistics, since most entry-level postings require at least some academic grounding in research methods. Next, build hands-on experience by volunteering for a university research lab or community needs assessment project. Learn at least one data collection platform used in the field, then apply to entry-level positions that offer on-the-job training in interviewing protocols.
Can you get a survey assistant job with little or no experience?
Yes, many survey assistant roles are explicitly designed for candidates without prior paid experience. Employers often value conscientiousness and comfort approaching strangers over a formal resume, particularly for field interviewing work. Volunteering with a census project, a university IRB-approved study, or a local public health department gives you a concrete example to reference during your interview and separates you from candidates with a blank work history.
What does the survey assistant interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen, one structured interview focused on attention to detail and interpersonal comfort, and a short skills assessment. For field roles, interviewers frequently ask you to deliver a few lines of survey script or handle a simulated refusal from a mock respondent. Some teams also check your familiarity with the specific data collection software they use before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to survey assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to survey assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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