Fire Investigator, IAAI - CFI

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To investigate fire events to determine origin, cause, and responsibility in accordance with assignments from customers or assigned legal counsel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accepts assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursues investigation in accordance with the specific needs of the assignment.
• Determines the origin and cause of the loss/claim under investigation and identifies any potential third-party responsibility for subrogation potential.
• Maintains required reporting commitments to customer in accordance with EFI’s standard procedures.
• Promotes and markets utilization of EFI services in the insurance industry and within assigned territory.
• Serves as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement/fire service personnel.
• Investigates losses/claims with illegal, fraudulent or subrogation aspects in accordance with assignment from client or assigned attorney representing insurer.
• Identifies and interviews all witnesses or involved persons who may possess information or knowledge pertaining to incident under investigation: motive, opportunity or any other information or evidence that may assist in concluding a factual and complete investigation.
• Develops necessary knowledge and expertise required to conduct thorough inspection of available public records including land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, marriage and divorce records, etc.
• Maintains up-to-date information in regard to existing laws pertaining to rights of privacy and availability of public records to assure that all investigations are conducted in a completely legal and ethical manner.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travels as required.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensing:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Minimum certification requirement for consideration, Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI).
  • IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification is preferred.
  • Will be required to obtain the IAAI-CFI certification within 6 months of employment.
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • Good oral and written communication.
  • PC literate, 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Physical: 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. Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead, Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds. Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.

Additional Information

• When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.
• Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.