Investigator

A Fire Investigator Investigates, assesses, and determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions in residences, commercial / industrial buildings, vehicles, heavy equipment, marine equipment, and other property.

Analyzes fire / explosion scenes, burn patterns, debris, mechanical components, and electrical systems / components to determine the origin and cause.

Conducts fraud analyses for possible incendiary-related losses. Prepares detailed written reports of findings that illustrate the conclusions / opinions, observations, and analysis of the investigation.

Works under general supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.

What’s in it for you :

• Great work / life balance with a flexible schedule and work from home opportunities
• Challenge your engineering abilities across a broad spectrum of assignments
• Get away from the office to get your eyes directly on the problem at hand
• Affordable, comprehensive health benefits
• Be a part of an in-demand industry.

Responsibility Summary :

• Determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions involving structures, equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, and other losses.
• Assists in securing the fire / explosion scene to prevent removal or damage of potential evidence.
• Conducts on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis. This includes scene photography, interviewing witnesses and gathering information, taking possession of items, cause and origin determination, report preparation, and providing testimony in deposition and trial.
• Searches for, identifies, collects, and labels any potential evidence / items from the fire scene, including devices used to set, start, or further the progress of fire;

protects the chain of custody of potential evidence / items.

• Conducts code compliance research including electrical, gas, fire, building and installation code violations.
• Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.

Qualification Summary :

• IAAI-CFI certification preferred.
• A minimum of NAFI-CFEI with the ability to obtain an IAAI-CFI within 18 months.
• 5 years of related work experience in fire investigation or a related field.
• AAS in Fire Science, Fire Investigation, Forensic Science or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement officer / investigator.
• Must have a high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to write scopes of work clearly and coherently, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
• Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and / or boards of directors.

JARBO Summary : JARBO Employment Group is a specialized staffing consultant with a focus on recruiting for engineering companies looking to fill long-term roles.

JARBO’s Recruiters are passionate about helping you to pursue and obtain rewarding career opportunities much like this one.

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Last updated : 2024-02-23