Inspector (Field Based)

ERM; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is hiring Inspectors for a part-time role to conduct inspections of water service lines throughout Schuylkill/Northumberland counties in Northeast, PA. This position entails working in pairs to assess service line materials and involves creating detailed inspection reports. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, valid Driver’s License, and strong communication skills. The role offers 20 hours/week for a limited term of 4 months, with potential for renewal.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of building construction preferred; training provided.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections to determine water service line material.
• Serve as a point of contact for ERM with landowners and project team members.
• Document service line material findings in daily written inspection reports.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficient technical skills

Basic understanding of building construction

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital cameras

Handheld data collection devices

Job description

ERM is hiring Inspectors to perform inspections of water service lines, and work in field teams of two to determine the service line material. Work will occur in properties throughout Schuylkill/Northumberland counties in Northeast, PA. The projects we work on and the services we provide demand teams of multi-disciplinary professionals working collaboratively to meet our clients’ needs. The role of an Inspector working within this program requires the use of multiple methods to perform detailed inspections of customer‑side water service lines to identify the service line material. This is a part‑time (20 hours/week), limited‑term role for the duration of 4 months, renewable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting field inspections to determine water service line material.
• Interacting with, and serving as a point of contact for ERM with landowners, contractors, clients, and other project team members.
• Reviewing and implementing project documents and data entry.
• Providing technical leadership, support, and direction to field staff. This includes the coordination of daily inspections, schedules, and meetings.
• Distributing water sampling test kits and contracts to landowners, as needed.
• Documenting service line material findings by preparing daily written inspection reports that provide up-to-date, consistent written and photo documentation of activities observed in the field.
• Participating in various meetings.
• Performing additional tasks as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• A basic understanding of building construction and the ability to locate a water meter/shutoff is preferred but not required. Necessary training will be provided.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient technical skills, including, but not limited to, experience using Microsoft Office programs, digital cameras, and other handheld data collection devices.
• The ability to travel overnight on temporary assignments with short notice.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to comply with ERM health and safety procedures.
• Must have a good driving record.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.