Fire Protection Field Representative

Verisk Analytics is seeking a Fire Protection Field Representative in the Nashville, TN area to conduct fire protection ratings through detailed field studies and client consultations.

About the role

This role involves analyzing fire department resources, water supply systems, and building information to assess community hazard mitigation, while maintaining high standards of quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to conduct, analyze, and document studies of communications resources and procedures relating to dispatch of fire alarms; fire department equipment, staffing, training, and geographic distribution; water supply networks, including hydraulic analysis of water system capability; and building information pertaining to PPC requirements.
• Complete verifications in the office and in the field and plan trips to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely completion of work.
• Conduct studies to determine complex and moderately complex community hazard mitigation gradings as assigned and prepare appropriate reports in accordance with corporate standards.
• Assist in coordinating meetings with local officials in small group and/or workshop formats and offer information or advice as requested.
• Provide customer support for Verisk products through on-site visits as needed.
• Serve as a mentor and trainer to less experienced staff as needed.
• Maintain corporate standards of quality, timeliness, productivity, and customer service.
• Maintain CHM equipment and supplies in accordance with Verisk policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience preferred and one year of experience in fire/property insurance, fire protection services, or engineering.
• Field experience performing detailed analyses preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of prescribed in-house training or equivalent required and demonstrated ability to perform all field work assignments at this grade level.
• Ability to observe, examine, measure, analyze, map, gather data, and describe all aspects of a community’s fire protection capability and safely operate a vehicle to and from all sites. This will involve occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs. and regular climbing of stairs and ladders, working in all types of neighborhoods and environments.
• May be necessary to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time.
• Good customer service and one-on-one interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to conduct on-the-job training.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct public speaking engagements on discipline to groups of all sizes.
• Adequate technical proficiency and communication skills to represent Verisk in trade group settings.
• Knowledge and experience resulting in demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft applications.
• Valid driver’s license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record in accordance with company policies.
• Overnight and/or air travel (in and out of state) may be required.

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster. At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, UK, Spain, India, and Poland. We’ve also been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer.

Verisk businesses include:

• Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision.
• Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences.
• Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient.
• Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance.
• Catastrophe and Risk Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.
• Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement.
• Life Insurance Solutions — offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.
• Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Disability benefits
• Paid Time Off program