Fire Protection Field Representative - New York State

Fire Protection Field Representative

Are you ready to take your career to the next level while making a real impact in the safety and insurance industry? As a Fire Protection Field Representative, you'll contribute to vital fire protection studies, collaborate with diverse clients, and enjoy the independence and variety of working out in the field. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and your professional growth, we encourage you to apply today!

Verisk Insurance Solutions is a leading source of information about property/casualty insurance risk. For a broad spectrum of commercial and personal lines of insurance, Verisk provides statistical, actuarial, underwriting, and claims information and analytics; compliance and fraud identification tools; policy language; information about specific locations; and technical services. Verisk serves insurers, reinsurers, agents and brokers, insurance regulators, risk managers, and other participants in the property/casualty insurance marketplace.

Responsibilities

Your major responsibilities will involve conducting comprehensive studies of:

• Consults with clients to conduct, analyze and document studies of communications resources and procedures relating to dispatch of fire alarms; fire department equipment, staffing, training and geographic distribution; water supply networks, including hydraulic analysis of water system capability; and building information pertaining to PPC requirements.
• Completes verifications in the office and in the field and plans trips to ensure efficient, cost effective and timely completion of work.
• Conducts studies to determine complex and moderately complex community hazard mitigation gradings as assigned and prepares appropriate reports in accordance with corporate standards.
• May assist in coordinating meetings with local officials in small group and/or workshop formats and may offer information or advice as requested.
• Provides customer support for Verisk products through on-site visits as needed.
• May serve as a mentor and trainer to less experienced staff as needed.
• Maintains corporate standards of quality, timeliness, productivity and customer service.
• Maintains CHM equipment and supplies in accordance with Verisk policies.

Benefits

• Fully paid training, mentoring and continuous development.
• Company furnished computer hardware, software, and phone.
• Fleet vehicle, gas card and maintenance card.
• Equipping our team with the specific knowledge and tools needed to deliver excellent products is just one part of setting up our employees for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience preferred and one year of experience in fire/property insurance, fire protection services or engineering. Field experience performing detailed analyses preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of prescribed in-house training or equivalent required and demonstrated ability to perform all field work assignments at this grade level.
• Ability to observe, examine, measure, analyze, map, gather data, and describe all aspects of a community's fire protection capability and safely operate a vehicle to and from all sites. This will involve occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs. and regular climbing of stairs and ladders, working in all types of neighborhoods and environments. It may be necessary to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time.
• Good customer service and one-on-one interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and provide constructive feedback. Ability to conduct on-the-job training. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct public speaking engagements on discipline to groups of all sizes. Adequate technical proficiency and communication skills to represent Verisk in trade group settings.
• Knowledge and experience resulting in demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft applications.
• Valid driver's license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record in accordance with company policies. Overnight and/or air travel (in and out of state) may be required.

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.