Hybrid Forensic Fire Consultant

at Rimkus

• Job title: Forensic Fire Consultant
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Detroit, United States

About the role

• Forensic Fire Consultant investigating origin and cause of fires and explosions for Rimkus. Analyzing scenes and providing expert reports on findings while working under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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