Asbestos Inspector - Government Services at Horne LLP in lumberton, North Carolina

Job Description:

Since 2008, when Hurricane Katrina impacted the Mississippi Gulf Coast, HORNE has become a leader in disaster recovery efforts. HORNE now provides services, with 22 locations across the US and Puerto Rico. The driving force of our accounting and business advisory firm is--and always will be--our close personal attention to those affected by natural disasters. Emphasizing innovation and forward-looking ideas, HORNE is a top 100 firm in the nation and a top 10 firm in the Southeast.

HORNE Values…

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.


• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency and community service to empower people.


• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation and positive energy which HORNE calls the Wise Firm©.


• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.


• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.


• “Fearless Unrivaled Flexibility” – It’s about results, not the hours you work.

HORNE's Government Services focus area is searching for a qualified individual to perform Asbestos Building Surveys (ABS) of damaged homes across North Carolina that are associated with federal grants and programs related to disaster recovery, specifically for funding for a HUD CDBG Program.  The position is for an energetic person who will be working mostly in the field performing asbestos inspections for multiple homes across the state. 

Location: North Carolina

How you impact HORNE and our clients…  

• Work in a team environment that implement strategies, processes and solutions


• Manage specific task and/or small teams


• Support the project team with Asbestos Building Survey reviews for HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery projects


• Communicate progress of tasks, problems, and resolutions to internal and external clients


• Research and identify project issues or problems


• Make recommendations for and coordinate resolutions and improvements

HORNE is looking for…

• A person that holds a current/valid North Carolina Asbestos Certification


• 2+ years’ field experience in identifying asbestos hazards, testing, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Complete asbestos inspections for sites in North Carolina to evaluate asbestos hazards.


• Follow and practice implemented COVID precautions and safety measures.


• Observe and document field conditions and events.


• Comply with local, state, and federal safety guidelines.


• Communicate progress of projects, problems, and resolutions to management.


• Collect samples using the 3-3-7 rule following the AHERA minimum requirement.


• Physically able to climb a ladder and access roof areas to collect samples.


• Prepare project related paperwork and documentation such as reports, data tables, etc.


• Implement an ABS in full compliance with EPA regulations and HUD guidelines.


• Submit samples for laboratory analysis while following proper chain of custody.


• Properly sketch the home in its entirety.


• Formulate an accurate cost estimate for abatement using Xactimate estimating software.


• Posses a valid drivers license from state of residency.


• Upload lab results, abatement estimate, and other required documentation into the record management system.


• Obtain and properly label required photographs.


• Attend weekly inspection meetings with management.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word and Excel


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Must pay excellent attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workflows


• Knowledge of Xactimate estimating software is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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