Disaster Recovery Field Inspector

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking experienced Site Inspectors to support disaster recovery programs across the United States.

This on-call, as-needed role involves documenting damages to public infrastructure and facilities, conducting field inspections, and supporting funding determinations and recovery planning. You will work with applicants, engineers, project managers, and recovery specialists, using desktop reviews or hybrid field deployments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in building inspection, construction, facility assessment, infrastructure assessment, insurance inspections, damage assessments, engineering support, architecture, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience collecting, documenting, and organizing field-based data.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel on short notice and pass a motor vehicle records check.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and desktop-based inspections of facilities and infrastructure impacted by disasters.
• Evaluate and document disaster-related damages to public buildings, roads, bridges, utilities, parks, drainage systems, and other facilities.
• Capture photographs, measurements, observations, and site conditions necessary to support recovery funding programs.
• Document building and site-specific attributes using data collection applications and technology platforms.
• Verify reported damages and support validation of project information.
• Conduct virtual inspections using photographs, videos, engineering reports, GIS tools, and other available documentation when field deployment is not required.

Skills

Field inspections

Data collection

Travel flexibility

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Emergency Management, Building Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Mobile data collection apps

Cloud-based information systems

Smartphone/tablet technology

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking experienced Site Inspectors to support disaster recovery programs across the United States.

This on-call, as-needed role involves documenting damages to public infrastructure and facilities, conducting field inspections, and supporting funding determinations and recovery planning. You will work with applicants, engineers, project managers, and recovery specialists, using desktop reviews or hybrid field deployments.