[Hiring] Senior Fire Investigator @COR Partners

Role Description

We have an exciting and highly rewarding part-time Fire & Explosion Investigator opportunity in the Northern California area. If you have your CFI, 5 years of practical experience in Fire & Explosion Investigation, enjoy a challenge and have a curious mind this is the opportunity for you.

• Investigates & analyzes the origin and cause of fire and explosion events within residential, commercial, and industrial sites per NFPA 921 and 1033.
• Collects evidence and documents scenes per NFPA 921 & 1033.
• Photographs incident site (and records when specifically required/requested) and preserves equipment/components, and stores evidence retrieved from the scene for further evaluation/review pending client’s written disposition instructions.
• Interviews witnesses, including owners, occupants, tenants, etc., and canvasses neighborhood to identify other potential witnesses to record statements; interviews responding and investigating fire service personnel and other local officials regarding their actions associated with the incident.
• Identifies, documents, and analyzes compliance with the applicable codes of any installed fire suppression and detection system within a given building or property.
• Researches failure modes and code requirements as needed and prepares recommendations to present to stakeholders.
• Prepares accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and letters outlining the cause and origin of the damages to clients. Follows established policies, procedures, and processes in preparing information, exercising sound judgment in applying these to potentially unusual or complicated situations, and submits reports and documents in a timely manner and in accordance with client’s standards and expectations.
• Proactively works with multi-disciplinary teams on large and complex assignments while contributing, as an effective member of the team, assisting co-workers as needed, and learning from colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintains established relationships with current clients and consultants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a fire investigator – a combination of Public and Private sector experience is ideal (a combination of education and experience will be considered).
• IAAI CFI required or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• NAFI-CFEI certification.
• Must be bondable and eligible for licensing as a private investigator where so required; some jurisdictions require written testing for licensing.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in catastrophic environments, such as the aftermath of natural disasters, weather events, etc., for an extended period.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in a work capacity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities/Experience

• Experience with commercial and industrial facilities is desired.
• Experience working with law firms and insurance companies is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Salary Range

$75-$85/hr

Benefits

At Envista Forensics, we recognize that our potential team members come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a role. We strive to reflect the communities and clients we serve to drive innovation, excellence, and meaningful work—We want you to bring your authentic self to Envista.