Senior Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI

🕒 August 12

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $85k - $95k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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EFI Global

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1983

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

EFI Global is a leading provider of specialized expertise in fire, environmental, and engineering services. They operate globally, offering solutions in various countries including Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. EFI Global focuses on disaster recovery, risk engineering, and addressing challenges related to environmental and structural risks. They provide expert analysis and solutions to minimize exposure and manage risks, notably in the aftermath of natural and human-made disasters. Their services are crucial for industries and individuals needing expert analysis on complex issues surrounding fire damage, environmental hazards, and engineering challenges.

📋 Description

• Independently conduct extensive and detailed investigations to determine the origin and cause of fires and explosions, primarily involving structures • Determine the cause of fires in commercial buildings or residences • Investigate assigned claims suspected of insurance fraud, including large losses, large fire losses, and multiple claims • Investigate sites and provide expert testimony based on origin-and-cause determinations in depositions and trials • Report assigned cases to requesting parties in adherence to best practices • Anticipate customer training needs based on customer exposure and antifraud initiatives • Maintain confidential claims files and document relevant facts in claims handling systems • Keep management informed of developments affecting claims results • Review investigations and make prompt recommendations on outcomes and claims resolution • Provide guidance and recommendations to claims leadership and associates • Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies and private information bureaus • Identify and interview witnesses and involved persons • Conclude investigations independently and determine negligence and violations of laws • Inspect public records, including land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, and marriage and divorce records • Maintain technical competency regarding applicable laws, privacy rights, and public-record availability • Provide investigative guidance to Fire Investigator team members • Support the organization's quality programs • Perform other duties as assigned • Travel as required

🎯 Requirements

• NAFI Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) certification required at minimum • IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification preferred • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred • Five (5) years of fire investigation experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required • Strong oral and written communication skills • PC literate, including advanced 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 • 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 • Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and reach/work overhead • Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds • Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds • Ability to drive up to 4 hours per day

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) and matching • PTO • Disability insurance • Life insurance • Employee assistance • Flexible spending or health savings account • Other additional voluntary benefits • Reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate