Disaster Recovery Site Inspector - On-Call Field Expert

Tetra Tech; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Professional development

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking experienced Site Inspectors to support disaster recovery efforts across the United States. This on‑call role involves documenting damages to public infrastructure, coordinating with engineers and project teams, and supporting funding determinations.

Responsibilities include conducting field and virtual inspections, collecting data, and maintaining thorough documentation. Travel and flexible scheduling are expected as disaster activity dictates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in building inspection, construction, facility assessment, infrastructure assessment, or related fields.
• Experience collecting, documenting, and organizing field‑based data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel on short notice; 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, and drainage systems.
• Capture photographs, measurements, observations, and site conditions for recovery funding programs.
• Document attributes using data collection applications and technology platforms.
• Verify reported damages and support validation of project information.
• Conduct virtual inspections using available documentation when field deployment is not required.
• Collect, organize, and upload inspection data using cloud‑based and mobile platforms.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and develop site inspection reports.
• Review reports for completeness and consistency.

Skills

Field data collection

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Project management

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Construction Management

Engineering

Architecture

Emergency Management

Building Sciences

Environmental Sciences

Logistics

Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Mobile data collection apps

Cloud-based information systems

Smartphone/tablet technology

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking experienced Site Inspectors to support disaster recovery efforts across the United States. This on‑call role involves documenting damages to public infrastructure, coordinating with engineers and project teams, and supporting funding determinations.

Responsibilities include conducting field and virtual inspections, collecting data, and maintaining thorough documentation. Travel and flexible scheduling are expected as disaster activity dictates.