Fire Investigator

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Fire Investigator conducting origin-and-cause investigations for EFI Global, a forensic engineering and specialty consulting firm. Determining responsibility and delivering defensible findings across Texas.

Responsibilities:

  • Accept assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursue investigations according to assignment requirements
  • Determine the origin and cause of losses or claims and identify potential third-party responsibility for subrogation
  • Maintain required client reporting commitments according to EFI procedures
  • Promote and market EFI services within the insurance industry and assigned territory
  • Liaise between insurance industry representatives and law enforcement/fire service personnel
  • Investigate losses or claims involving illegal, fraudulent, or subrogation aspects
  • Identify and interview witnesses and involved persons
  • Inspect public records, including land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, and marriage and divorce records
  • Maintain current knowledge of privacy laws and public-record availability to ensure legal and ethical investigations
  • Travel as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI/NAFI-CFEI) certification required at minimum
  • IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification strongly preferred
  • Must obtain IAAI-CFI certification within 6 months of qualifying to take the certification test
  • Three years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • PC literacy, 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
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods
  • Ability to kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and work overhead
  • Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold weather
  • Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to push or pull up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to drive up to 4 hours per day
  • Hearing, vision, and talking abilities

Benefits:

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Reasonable accommodations considered when applicable and appropriate
  • Professional growth opportunities