Fire Protection Field Representative - Minnesota

Archer; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with Verisk, seeks a detail-oriented field specialist to improve community fire protection capabilities through PPC assessments. You will combine technical analysis, client partnership and on-site data collection to evaluate dispatch resources, water supply, and building information relevant to PPC.

Travel to diverse sites, perform field verifications, prepare reports, and present findings to local officials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience preferred and one year of experience in fire/property insurance, fire protection services or engineering.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and reporting for PPC assessments.
• Ability to travel and lift up to 40 lbs, climb stairs and ladders.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel overnight/air travel.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to assess communications resources and PPC-related data.
• Visit sites and collect field data for PPC assessments.
• Prepare reports per corporate standards.
• Coordinate meetings with local officials and provide information as requested.
• Support Verisk products through on-site visits.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Maintain quality and customer service standards.
• Maintain CHM equipment and supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Data analysis

Technical writing

On-site field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Archer is collaborating with Verisk to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Description

Make a meaningful impact on community safety by helping local fire departments and municipalities understand and strengthen their fire protection capabilities. In this field-focused role, you will combine technical analysis, client partnership and on-site data collection to evaluate emergency communications, fire department resources, water supply systems and other factors that support accurate Public Protection Classification (PPC) assessments. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys independent travel, solving complex problems and providing trusted guidance that helps communities improve resilience.

Responsibilities

• Consults with clients to conduct, analyze and document studies of communications resources and procedures relating to dispatch of fire alarms; fire department equipment, staffing, training and geographic distribution; water supply networks, including hydraulic analysis of water system capability; and building information pertaining to PPC requirements.
• Completes verifications in the office and in the field and plans trips to ensure efficient, cost effective and timely completion of work.
• Conducts studies to determine complex and moderately complex community hazard mitigation gradings as assigned and prepares appropriate reports in accordance with corporate standards.
• May assist in coordinating meetings with local officials in small group and/or workshop formats and may offer information or advice as requested.
• Provides customer support for Verisk products through on-site visits as needed.
• May serve as a mentor and trainer to less experienced staff as needed.
• Maintains corporate standards of quality, timeliness, productivity and customer service.
• Maintains CHM equipment and supplies in accordance with Verisk policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience preferred and one year of experience in fire/property insurance, fire protection services or engineering. Field experience performing detailed analyses preferred.
• Ability to observe, examine, measure, analyze, map, gather data, and describe all aspects of a community’s fire protection capability and safely operate a vehicle to and from all sites. This will involve occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs. and regular climbing of stairs and ladders, working in all types of neighborhoods and environments. It may be necessary to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time.
• Good customer service and one-on-one interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and provide constructive feedback. Ability to conduct on-the-job training. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct public speaking engagements on discipline to groups of all sizes. Adequate technical proficiency and communication skills to represent Verisk in trade group settings.
• Knowledge and experience resulting in demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft applications.
• Valid driver’s license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record in accordance with company policies. Overnight and/or air travel (in and out of state) may be required.