Fire Investigator

Sedgwick

Saint Paul (MN)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k and matching

PTO

Disability and life insurance

Flexible spending or health savings

Employee assistance

Job summary

EFI Global seeks a qualified investigator to determine origin, cause and responsibility for fire events, under client or counsel assignments. Tasks include interviewing witnesses, reviewing records, and maintaining client reporting commitments.

The role also involves promoting EFI services within the territory and collaborating with law enforcement and insurance partners. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree preference, CFEI/IAAI-CFI certifications or progression toward them, and at least

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred; CFEI certification required or pursued.
IAAI-CFI certification preferred; must obtain within 6 months of employment.
Three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong verbal and written communication; proficient in MS Office.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Accepts assignments and conducts investigations per client needs.
Determines origin and causes of loss and subrogation potential.
Maintains reporting commitments to the client per EFI procedures.
Promotes EFI services within the assigned territory.
Serves as liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement/fire personnel.
Interviews witnesses and gathers information pertinent to the incident.
Develops knowledge to inspect public records (deeds, liens, judgments, etc.).
Ensures investigations are conducted legally and ethically.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Independent or team work

Performance competencies

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CFEI certification

IAAI-CFI certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IF YOU CARE, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere. Click here to learn more about EFI Global.

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 causes 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’s standard procedures.
Promotes and markets utilization of EFI services 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.
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
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
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 pounds
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.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is$50-$65k.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.