Fire Investigator (Forensic Investigations)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to make a mark in the world of forensic engineering? S-E-A is on the look-out for a passionate Fire Investigator to join our team of subject matter experts. Here, you won't just be another employee, you'll be a vital contributor in a stable organization with an employee-centric focus.

*Please note that this role requires previous private fire investigation experience.* This is strictly a full time role.

In order to make and cultivate relationships, training on-site full time is required. Hybrid flex policy is available thereafter.

Essential Job Functions:

• Investigate all types of structural and vehicular fires
• Analyze causes of fires by conducting site visits and applying scientific principles and practices in accordance with industry standards to the damaged structure or vehicle
• Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients
• Responsible for retention and development of client relations
• Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms both verbally and in writing
• Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups
• Support conclusions by appropriate testimony in legal proceedings

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science or related field preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of private sector Fire Investigation experience
• Must have or be able to quickly obtain IAAI-CFI certification
• Must be familiar with NFPA 921
• Excellent oral and writing skills
• Public speaking experience a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Regular and predictable presence at work
• Accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 100 lbs
• Ability to remove large and or heavy artifacts from fire scenes
• Ability to carry equipment (shovels, camera, evidence case, etc.) up flights of stairs
• Ability to shovel out fires and lift fire debris in conjunction with investigations, for up to 3 to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to maneuver in and around buildings and structures and climb ladders
• Ability to drive to site locations and fly on airplanes

Benefits:

• Extensive forensic training
• Medical, dental vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Company-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Bonus program
  
  

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