What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Investigator (Forensic Investigations) position at SEA, Ltd.?
Are you ready to make a mark in the world of forensic engineering? S-E-A is on the look-out for a passionate Fire Investigator to join our team of subject matter experts. Here, you won't just be another employee, you'll be a vital contributor in a stable organization with an employee-centric focus.
*Please note that this role requires previous private fire investigation experience.* This is strictly a full time role.
In order to make and cultivate relationships, training on-site full time is required. Hybrid flex policy is available thereafter.
Essential Job Functions:
- Investigate all types of structural and vehicular fires
- Analyze causes of fires by conducting site visits and applying scientific principles and practices in accordance with industry standards to the damaged structure or vehicle
- Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients
- Responsible for retention and development of client relations
- Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms both verbally and in writing
- Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups
- Support conclusions by appropriate testimony in legal proceedings
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science or related field preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of private sector Fire Investigation experience
- Must have or be able to quickly obtain IAAI-CFI certification
- Must be familiar with NFPA 921
- Excellent oral and writing skills
- Public speaking experience a plus
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Regular and predictable presence at work
- Accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 100 lbs
- Ability to remove large and or heavy artifacts from fire scenes
- Ability to carry equipment (shovels, camera, evidence case, etc.) up flights of stairs
- Ability to shovel out fires and lift fire debris in conjunction with investigations, for up to 3 to 4 hours at a time
- Ability to maneuver in and around buildings and structures and climb ladders
- Ability to drive to site locations and fly on airplanes
Benefits:
- Extensive forensic training
- Medical, dental vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
- Company-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Bonus program
SEA places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company. We believe these values result in a more enriched work environment for our employees and allow us to best provide to our clients.