Fire Consultant

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k

Life insurance

PTO

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Work from home

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc is seeking a Fire Investigator in Minneapolis to determine the origin and cause of fires, secure scenes, collect evidence, and provide testimony as needed.

The position requires 5+ years in fire investigation, preferably with AAS in Fire Science or Forensic Science and IAAI-CFI certification preferred. Strong analytical, writing, and client communication skills are essential; travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

Requires 5+ years of fire investigation experience.
IAAI-CFI certification preferred; able to obtain IAAI-CFI within 18 months.

Responsibilities

Determine the origin and cause of fires and explosions.
Secure the fire/explosion scene to preserve evidence.
Conduct on-site forensic fire analysis and prepare reports.
Gather, label, and protect evidence; maintain chain of custody.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client communication

Report interpretation

Technical writing

Executive presentation

Education

AAS in Fire Science/Fire Investigation/Forensic Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering design software

Job description

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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.
Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.
Conducts code compliance research including electrical, gas, fire, building and installation code violations.
Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES:

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, OVERTIME, and TRAVEL:

Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. Client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). Employee is frequently required to climb ladders, walk on roofs, and work in space-limited areas. Employee must wear a tight-fitting respirator during investigations. Employee may be required to shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household/ commercial items and operate lifts as needed. Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
Overtime - Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with to meet the demands of the position.
Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 50% local travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required. Valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation.

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

Rimkus works with a limited number of approved recruiting partners. All agency submissions must be made through our designated submission process. Unsolicited resumes will not be recognized.