Field Occupancy Inspector — Flexible, Independent

FAR Inspections; Emmetsburg (IA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FAR Inspections is seeking an independent contractor to perform residential occupancy verifications in Palo Alto County, Iowa and surrounding communities. You control your schedule, routes, and territory as a field inspector.

This 1099 role pays a flat rate per inspection, with typical earnings around $25–$35 per hour equivalent depending on county volume. You’ll need your own vehicle, a smartphone, a computer with internet, and you must pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Own reliable, fuel-efficient vehicle.
• Smartphone (Android or iPhone) capable of running mobile reporting apps.
• Computer with internet connection and printer.
• Ability to pass a standard background check.

Responsibilities

• Determine property occupancy status based on industry-standard indicators.
• Capture 9+ photos and submit brief reports using industry-standard mobile applications.
• Maintain reliability regarding territory coverage and deadlines.

Job description

FAR Inspections is seeking an independent contractor to perform residential occupancy verifications in Palo Alto County, Iowa and surrounding communities. You control your schedule, routes, and territory as a field inspector.

This 1099 role pays a flat rate per inspection, with typical earnings around $25–$35 per hour equivalent depending on county volume. You’ll need your own vehicle, a smartphone, a computer with internet, and you must pass a background check.