Housing Inspectors (Temporary Position)

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to delivering the future of infrastructure in three key areas of service: Design Engineering, Planning Environmental, and Program Construction Management.

We are currently searching for experienced Housing Inspectors to support our Program Management Team located in Dallas, Marengo, Perry, and Wilcox Counties, Alabama.

Inspector - This is a Temporary position with a minimum of 30 days working 7 working days a week. Pay will be provided at an hourly rate based off hours worked and includes an incentive structure based off completed files.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform damages assessment inspections for ADECA-DR program
• Scope of work includes meeting with homeowners to inspect damages, taking photographs, getting measurements and gathering facts to communicate with estimators with a smart device
• Provide photos, sketches, field notes, and reports to estimators in Xactimate
• Review environmental reports and complete environmental questionnaires
• Required a minimum of 2 files per day approved by the client

What you need to have:

• Must have a basic knowledge of Xactimate
• Strong background in construction and material identification required
• Resourceful and diligent in seeking solutions to problems and adapting to new situations
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities and work well under pressure
• Must be able to provide tools: 17ft ladder, tape, flashlight, circuit tester.
• You must have reliable transportation and the ability to carry your equipment and ladder
• Must have great customer service skills and appropriate work attire is required
• Decision making skills and the ability to work independently
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Analytical and proactive file handling skills
• Proficient computer & typing skills - working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  • Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
  • Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, President and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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