Fire investigator job description

**Overview**

JENSEN HUGHES has a new job opportunity for a full-time Fire Investigator based in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the US. The position could also possibly be based in another location for an experienced investigator. The Investigator joins a multi-discipline team of nationwide Forensics experts.

**Responsibilities**

Responsibilities:

+ Conduct origin & cause investigations using accepted industry standards including, but not limited to appropriate digital and film photography, video, diagrams, and written/recorded statements

+ Document, collect (tags and bags), secure, and transport evidence; ensuring chain of custody procedures are followed

+ Able to apply failure analysis knowledge

+ Provide honest and unbiased analysis and consultation on various fires and explosions

+ Perform field studies and research on a daily basis

+ Must travel to perform investigations

+ Interface closely with clients and able to professionally handle sensitive and confidential information

+ Communicates with customers to provide timelines and project updates on a consistent basis

+ Provides expert testimony for court cases

+ Must have superior customer service skills

+ Will provide timely, detailed written reports

**Qualifications**

Qualifications:

+ Private Investigator license or the ability to acquire within 30 days of hire

+ CFI and/or CFEI certification or the ability to obtain immediately

+ Expert level knowledge and understanding of NFPA 921 & NFPA 1033

+ Minimum of Five (5) years of equivalent experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Travel required

+ Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time

+ Must be able to kneel, squat and bend

+ Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions

+ Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead

+ Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds

+ Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds

**_Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status._**

*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to "staffing firms" or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.

**Job Locations** _US-MD-Baltimore_

**ID** _2022-1842_

**Category** _Experienced Engineering and Consulting_

**Type** _Full-Time_

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

Job Description

J.S. Held is seeking highly motivated and experienced Fire Investigators for our Fire Origin & Cause Practice Group with a strong focus on delivering exceptional service and superior work product to clients. You will be responsible for the inspection, support, and delivery of multiple projects across various disciplines within the insurance and legal industry. J.S. Held is focused on learning and development and is continually looking to attract and retain top talent who are creative, self-motivated, and organized. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years field experience in Fire & Explosion Investigations and be an IAAI-Certified Fire Investigator. A NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator certification will be considered if all requirements are met to test for IAAI-CFI and the candidate is able to obtain the certification within 6 months of employment.

Job Responsibilities

• Interface with clients and project representatives
• Perform field inspections and necessary site visits
• Serve as liaison between clients, subrogation attorneys, various contractors, vendors, etc.
• Travel is required as necessary
• Receive assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursues investigation to determine the origin and cause of the fire and/or explosion event
• Promotes and markets utilization of J.S. Held services in the insurance industry and within assigned territory
• Identifies and interviews witnesses or involved persons who may possess information or knowledge pertaining to an incident under investigation
• Develops necessary knowledge and expertise required to conduct thorough inspection of available public records
• Maintains up-to-date information regarding existing laws pertaining to rights of privacy and availability of public records
• Conduct investigations in a legal and ethical manner

Ideal Candidates Exhibit the Following Attributes and Background

• 10+ years of field experience with a strong understanding of fire and explosion investigation principles
• Must have excellent writing skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word
• Ability to travel overnight, out-of-state and out-of-country as necessary
• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills
• Strong project management skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Strong leadership qualities
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Minimum certification requirement for consideration, Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (NAFI-CFEI or current NFPA 1033 equivalent)
• Ability to obtain local and regional Private Investigator licensing
• IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification is preferred and will be required. The IAAI-CFI certification shall be obtained within 6 months of employment.

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience. We embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and objective, clear-cut analysis and advice.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

EEO Statement

J.S. Held LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, J.S. Held LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscriminatory employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

J.S. Held LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with J.S. Held LLC employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein.

Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.

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**PRIMARY PURPOSE** **:** **To investigate fire events to determine origin, cause, and responsibility in accordance with assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel.**

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Accepts assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursues investigation in accordance with the specific needs of the assignment.**

**Determines the origin and cause of the loss/claim under investigation and identifies any potential third-party responsibility for subrogation potential.**

**Maintains required reporting commitments to client in accordance with EFI Global's, standard procedures.**

**Promotes and markets utilization of EFI Global, in the insurance industry and within assigned territory**

**Serves as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement/fire service personnel.**

**Investigates losses/claims with illegal, fraudulent or subrogation aspects in accordance with assignment from client or assigned attorney representing insurer.**

**Identifies and interviews all witnesses or involved persons who may possess information or knowledge pertaining to incident under investigation: motive, opportunity or any other information or evidence that may assist in concluding a factual and complete investigation.**

**Develops necessary knowledge and expertise required to conduct thorough inspection of available public records including land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, marriage and divorce records, etc.**

**Maintains up-to-date information in regard to existing laws pertaining to rights of privacy and availability of public records to assure that all investigations are conducted in a completely legal and ethical manner.**

**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Performs other duties as assigned.**

**Supports the organization's quality program(s).**

**Travels as required.**

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education & Licensing**

**Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Minimum certification requirement for consideration, Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI). IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification is preferred. Will be required to obtain the IAAI-CFI certification within 6 months of employment.**

**Experience**

**Three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.**

**Skills & Knowledge**

**Good oral and written communication skills**

**PC literate, including advanced Microsoft Office product skills**

**Strong organizational and time management skills**

**Strong interpersonal skills**

**Good analytical and interpretive skills**

**Strong investigative skills**

**Attention to detail and accuracy**

**Ability to work independently or in a team environment**

**Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies**

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

**When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.**

**Mental** **:** **Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines**

**Physical** **:**

**Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.**

**Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.**

**Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.**

**Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead,**

**Be able lift/carry up to 50 pound**

**Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.**

**Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.**

**Auditory/Visual** **:** **Hearing, vision and talking**

**The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.**

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace