Independent Field Inspector — Occupancy Verifications

Far Inspections; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

FAR Inspections is seeking a reliable independent contractor to perform residential occupancy verifications in Polk County, Iowa, including Des Moines. You manage your routing, schedule, and territory while earning a per-inspection fee with an hourly equivalent of $25–$35.

This is a 1099 opportunity designed for supplemental or full-time income on your own terms. Responsibilities include on-site exterior visits, capturing photos, and submitting brief reports using mobile apps.

Qualifications

• Strong time-management skills to meet deadlines without direct supervision.
• Independent contractor mindset with self-directed work style.
• Reliability in covering assigned territory and reporting on time.

Responsibilities

• Determine property occupancy status based on industry indicators.
• Capture 9+ photos and submit reports via mobile applications.
• Maintain reliability in territory coverage and deadlines.

Skills

Time management

Reliability

Independence

Territory management

Tools

Smartphone for reporting

Printer

Job description

FAR Inspections is seeking a reliable independent contractor to perform residential occupancy verifications in Polk County, Iowa, including Des Moines. You manage your routing, schedule, and territory while earning a per-inspection fee with an hourly equivalent of $25–$35.

This is a 1099 opportunity designed for supplemental or full-time income on your own terms. Responsibilities include on-site exterior visits, capturing photos, and submitting brief reports using mobile apps.