Fire Investigator - Part Time

Envista Forensics; Minnesota; On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Envista Forensics is seeking a part-time Fire & Explosion Investigator in the Greater Minneapolis area. Candidates need a minimum of 5 years of practical experience and valid IAAI CFI certification, with responsibilities including investigating fire causes, collecting evidence, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in diverse environments. Envista promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a fire investigator in public and private sectors.
• IAAI CFI required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• NAFI-CFEI certification preferred.
• Must be bondable and eligible for licensing as a private investigator.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and analyzes fire and explosion events.
• Collects evidence and documents scenes per NFPA 921 & 1033.
• Prepares accurate, clear, and concise reports for clients.
• Maintains relationships with current clients and consultants.

Skills

Fire investigation experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work in catastrophic environments

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

Education

Bachelor of Science in a relevant field

Job description

Inspiring People – Impactful Experiences

If there was one common theme to describe what our team members get from a career with Envista Forensics, it’s: An Experience. Envista prides itself on being One Company/One Team.

Desired Qualities

• Is Passionate. You have a genuine passion to problem solve.
• Is motivated and cultivates innovation. You’re driven to be the very best. You challenge yourself to grow and learn every day and are encouraged by other team members.
• Is collaborative. You’re excited to work with others throughout a global organization to help foster a superior workplace and culture. You are constantly thinking of new ways to make Envista successful.
• Wants to make an impact to drive results. You’re looking to do amazing work. You’re all about helping our clients both internally and externally.
• Operates with integrity and instills trust. You always conduct yourself with honesty and operate ethically in everything you do.

Job Description

We have an exciting and highly rewarding part‑time Fire & Explosion Investigator opportunity in the Greater Minneapolis 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.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• 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 preserves equipment/components and stores evidence retrieved from the scene for further evaluation/review pending client’s written disposition instructions.
• Interviews witnesses, to include 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, as to 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 multidisciplinary 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.

Required Skills/Abilities/Experience

• 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.

One Company/One Team

One Company/One Team is not just one of our 5 Guiding Principles, it’s how we separate ourselves from our competitors. We learn together, we win together and through our team members voices, we bring certainty to an uncertain world.

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. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Envista Forensics embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Envista Forensics believes that Veterans arrive with not only translatable skills and technical expertise but in addition come with the intangibles; leadership and values that we believe align with our 5 Guiding Principles. Simply put, these qualities enable our success, so we encourage all Guardsmen, Reservists, and Veterans to consider Envista as their next career destination.