Contract Independent Field Inspector Jobs in Chicago, IL

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 in Danville, IL. 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/weekly), limited-term role for the duration of 12 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. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 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.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to comply with ERM health and safety procedures,
• Must have a good driving record.

Pay Transparency:
For the Inspectors position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $58,240 - $72,800, $28.00/hr - $35.00/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee's fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.
*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
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