FIRE INVESTIGATOR

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Division of Fire Safety

Bureau of Investigations

33 Hazen Dr

Concord, NH 03305

Fire Investigator

Position #43376

$31.03/hour - $41.77/hour


*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Fire Safety, has a full-time vacancy for a Fire Investigator, SOC Title 33-3020 DETECTIVES-P2 located in Concord NH. This position has a 40-hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

Summary:

Detailed Description: Performs skilled technical and investigative duties concerned with the origin and cause of fires, building collapses, and carbon monoxide releases. Conducts criminal investigations and acts as a Peace Officer as authorized by RSA 21-P:4 and RSA Chapter 594. Conducts inspections as they relate to current RSAs and fire and building codes.


YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate's degree or its equivalent with major study in a fire science or criminal justice or related field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Five years of experience conducting fire inspections and fire investigations OR five years of experience as a law enforcement officer, to include experience investigating criminal matters, collecting evidence, presenting courtroom testimony, conducting interviews and interrogating witnesses.

License/Certification:

Valid driver's license

Other Requirements:

1. Must successfully participate in a physical agility test administered by the NH Police Standards and Training Council, unless currently certified as a NH full-time police officer. This test is designed to measure ability to perform essential job functions which are physically demanding tasks encountered in job performance.

2. Must undergo comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination, and psychological examination. Must have a record free of serious offenses to be eligible for appointment.


3. After conditional offer of appointment has been made, must pass a comprehensive medical examination. Candidate will be subject to unannounced drug testing at any point during the selection process. No physical conditions can exist prohibiting appointee from performing the duties and responsibilities of the job.


4. Must be willing to accept employment anywhere in the State of New Hampshire

Trainee Option:


Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of full-time police officer certification or full-time firefighter certification strongly preferred

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

1. Must possess a valid New Hampshire driver's license in compliance with timelines required by New Hampshire statutes governing driver's licenses and registration, and within 12 months of hire

2. Must obtain full-time police officer certification within the time frame established by the NH Police Standards and Training Council, no more than 12 months after hire, and maintain throughout tenure of service

3. Must obtain full-time firefighter certification issued by the NH Fire Standards and Training Commission within 12 months of hire, and maintain throughout tenure of service


CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.


The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.


Responsibilities:

Investigates the origin and cause of fires, explosions, building collapses, and releases of carbon monoxide (other than from a motor vehicle) as required, to include any death resulting there from and submits detailed written reports accordingly.


Acts as lead investigator exercising general field supervisory duties as delegated by superiors in major case investigations, by overseeing the performance of all subordinates assigned to ensure compliance with Division policies and procedures.

Assists Division personnel as well as other federal, state and local agencies with investigations involving violations of the state fire code and/or criminal code.

Utilizes specialized knowledge of rules, regulations, procedures and laws as a means of providing direction to division staff in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Interfaces with the public, media, businesses, federal, state and local officials, providing positive public relations, education, training and guidance.

Facilitates the judicial process by maintaining an effective liaison with federal, state and local prosecutors. Provides expert witness testimony related to the fire investigation at criminal trials and in civil litigation cases.

Interviews complainants and witnesses and interrogates suspects for the purpose of obtaining evidence and/or admission of guilt.

Responds to Hazardous Materials incidents to coordinate state agency response, and to assume control at the request of the fire officer in charge or when in the best interest of public safety in accordance with RSA 154:7 (k).

For further information please contact Brian Allard, Assistant Director/Deputy Fire Marshal, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 30.95% of pay

Other Benefits:

*Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

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