Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc

Principal Fire Consultant

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Denver, CO 80219In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • IAAI-CFI certification preferred.
  • Minimum of NAFI-CFEI and eligible for IAAI-CFI within 18 months.
  • 5+ years of fire investigation or related field experience.
  • AAS in Fire Science, Fire Investigation, Forensic Science, or related experience.
  • High analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Determine the origin and cause of fires and explosions.
  • Secure fire/explosion scenes and protect evidence.
  • Conduct hands-on forensic fire analysis including photography and witness interviews.
  • Identify, collect, and label potential evidence from fire scenes.
  • Provide technical support for litigation and subrogation.
  • Conduct code compliance research on various regulations.
  • Facilitate continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home
Full Job Description
Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions involving structures, equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, and other losses.
  • Assists in securing the fire/explosion scene to prevent removal or damage of potential evidence.
  • Conducts on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis. This includes scene photography, interviewing witnesses and gathering information, taking possession of items, cause and origin determination, report preparation, and providing testimony in deposition and trial.
  • Searches for, identifies, collects, and labels any potential evidence/items from the fire scene, including devices used to set, start, or further the progress of fire; protects the chain of custody of potential evidence/items.
  • Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.
  • Conducts code compliance research including electrical, gas, fire, building and installation code violations.
  • Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES:
  • Must have a high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
  • Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office
  • Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
  • Ability to write scopes of work clearly and coherently, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
  • Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
    Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:
  • IAAI-CFI certification preferred.
  • A minimum of NAFI-CFEI with the ability to obtain an IAAI-CFI within 18 months.
  • 5+ years of related work experience in fire investigation or a related field.
  • AAS in Fire Science, Fire Investigation, Forensic Science or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement officer/investigator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, OVERTIME, and TRAVEL:
  • Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. Client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). Employee is frequently required to climb ladders, walk on roofs, and work in space-limited areas. Employee must wear a tight-fitting respirator during investigations. Employee may be required to shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household/ commercial items and operate lifts as needed. Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
  • Overtime - Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with to meet the demands of the position.
  • Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 50% local travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required. Valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home

About Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc is a consulting firm that provides a range of services, including forensic engineering, environmental consulting, and construction consulting. The company works with clients in a variety of industries, including insurance, legal, and construction. Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc is committed to providing high-quality, objective analysis and advice to its clients. The company has a team of experienced professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
Learn more about Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1983
* Ladders Estimates

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