Entry Level Fema Disaster Inspector Jobs in Texas

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in building inspection, construction, facility assessment, infrastructure assessment, insurance inspections, damage assessments, engineering support, architecture, construction management, or a related field.

Experience collecting, documenting, and organizing field-based data.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, mobile data collection applications, cloud-based information systems, and smartphone and tablet technology.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.

Ability and willingness to travel on short notice as needed.

Valid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle records check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Emergency Management, Building Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Logistics, Public Administration, or a related field.

Prior FEMA Public Assistance, FEMA Individual Assistance, HUD, CDBG-DR, or other disaster recovery program experience.

Experience conducting post-disaster damage assessments.

Experience performing facility condition assessments or construction inspections.

Knowledge of public infrastructure, facility systems, and construction practices.

Experience working with state, local, tribal, or territorial governments.

GIS, drone, or geospatial data collection experience.

Previous deployment experience supporting disaster recovery operations.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform site inspections that may require prolonged periods of standing and walking through facilities, construction environments, and disaster-affected areas.

Ability to navigate varied site conditions while collecting photographs, measurements, observations, and other inspection data.

Ability to use computers, smartphones, tablets, and mobile data collection technology for extended periods during field and remote assignments.

Ability to travel to disaster-affected communities and client locations on short notice as assignments require.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

Work may be performed in the field, remotely, or through a hybrid arrangement depending on client and project requirements.

Field assignments may involve damaged facilities, construction environments, disaster-affected communities, and outdoor conditions with variable weather.

Assignments may require work in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and periods of high-intensity workload during active disaster recovery operations.

Work requires collaboration with facility representatives, government staff, nonprofit organizations, clients, and geographically dispersed multidisciplinary project teams.

Additional Information

This is an on-call, as-needed Recovery Cadre position. Work assignments are not guaranteed and depend on disaster declarations, contract awards, client needs, recovery program activations, qualifications, and availability.

Assignments may include field deployments, virtual damage assessments, desktop reviews, or hybrid project support.

Potential deployment on short notice may be required during major disasters.

Site visits may be required at damaged facilities and disaster-affected communities.

Flexible assignment schedules are based on recovery operations, and evening or weekend work may be required during surge events.

Acceptance of assignments is voluntary, and periods of inactivity between assignments may occur.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

Merit-based financial rewards.

Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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