Rimkus

Forensic Fire Consultant

Rimkus

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Detroit • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Investigates, assesses, and determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions
  • Analyzes fire/explosion scenes, burn patterns, debris, mechanical components, and electrical systems/components
  • Conducts fraud analyses for possible incendiary-related losses
  • Prepares detailed written reports of findings
  • Works under general supervision
  • Assists in securing the fire/explosion scene
  • Conducts on-site forensic fire analysis including scene photography, interviewing witnesses, and gathering information
  • Searches for and collects potential evidence/items from the fire scene
  • Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes
  • Conducts code compliance research
  • Facilitates and presents continuing education seminars on fire-related topics
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • IAAI-CFI certification preferred
  • Minimum of NAFI-CFEI with ability to obtain 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
  • High level of analytical skills
  • Continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including 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, 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
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Employer-matching 401(k)
  • Opportunities for advancement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
fire investigationforensic fire analysisfraud analysiscode compliance researchscene photographydata collectionreport writinganalytical skillsevidence collectiontechnical support
Soft Skills
attention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsclient interactionability to draw conclusionsability to interpret reportsability to write technical documents
Certifications
IAAI-CFINAFI-CFEIAAS in Fire ScienceAAS in Fire InvestigationAAS in Forensic Science