This position is expected to be forward deployed to the site of federally declared disasters but may also require work from your Residence of Record (RoR), hotel room, Client Headquarters, or other facilities, dependent on the needs and requirements of the client and Tidal Basin.
Candidate must be willing and able to deploy up to 100% of the time to sites of the disasters for a minimum of 4 weeks or more. Candidates who cannot travel will not be considered. Staff may be lodging in a hotel for up to a year. Travel expenses are paid. Candidate must be willing to work on various roadway and bridge projects within the geographic area.
Job Duties and Responsibilities include:
Conduct inspections at sites and facilities damaged by disasters to determine and document the extent of disaster related damages.
Measure facilities and components of facilities using the most efficient tools (e.g. tape measure, measuring wheel, laser measure, GoogleEarth Pro, etc.)
Document grant applicants’ damage claims through a Site Inspection Report (SIR), a Damage Description and Dimensions (DDD) and/or by capturing Essential Elements of Information (EEI).
Site Inspectors must understand the concepts of volume.
Compile documentation and enter data into provided software.
Create maps, photo markups, and sketches to supplement written reports that the grant management software stores and generates.
Provide good customer service to applicant through prompt follow-up and a professional demeanor.
You will need to provide your own personal safety gear (reflective construction vest, Hard Hat, Steel Toed work boots) and measuring equipment (tape measure, measuring wheel, and laser measure)
Skills and Competencies:
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Use of measuring tools such as measuring tape, measuring wheel, laser measure, etc.
Must know how to use a laptop.
Must have a cell phone and know how to take photos.
Must know GoogleEarth Pro, Survey123, and other Geosystems
Must be able to learn how to use time and expense systems.
Good in oral and written communication.
Ability to follow directions and follow safety procedures.
Ability to work in challenging conditions.
Ability to work with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to thoroughly document analyses in writing.
Ability to capture and organize accurate photographs or damaged facilities.
Report progress of activities to immediate supervisor
Must be able to work 10-12 hours days and stand/walk for extended periods of time
Must mobilize within 24-48 hours of assignment
Entering and recording project progress, materials, payments, and documentation in Word/Excel, or other electronic software program
Required Education and Experience:
3-5+ years’ experience in your area of expertise (Construction Manager, Construction or Building Inspector, Engineer, etc)
Prior experience working FEMA Public Assistance (required for non-engineers)
Educational Requirements are an undergraduate degree from an accredited university with 3-5+ years in a documented construction inspector role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Upon hire, secondary employment must be disclosed and approved.
Tidal Basin HoldCo, LLC and its affiliated companies, which includes Tidal Basin Government Consulting, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.