Below in the new vs used comment
www.nrvia.org
was mentioned as a training as well as a referral source.
As was also mentioned in your region you may find work opportunities scarce. But you may want to expand on this theme.
Home inspections would encompass much of what you state your background as and are done not just for home buyers, but also for insurers. Insurance companies hire folks for commercial examinations as well as residential.
You would go and photograph the location, measure all buildings, and document construction where possible. I did this as bit work for a while to supplement myself as I finished construction on my house.
Search Indeed.com and others in your area for listings.
