Forensic Fire Investigator - Charlotte

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes intro about Rimkus, but we need sections only when real content. Likely sections: About the role (overview), Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions), Requirements (Required Experience, Education, Certifications and Required Skills and Abilities), Benefits (list), maybe Pay? Not given. Schedule? Not given. Physical Demands, Overtime, Travel Requirements could be part of Responsibilities or separate? Could be a section "Working Conditions" but not in allowed headings list. Allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can map content accordingly. We have "Requirements OVERVIEW:" then description of role. That could be About the role. Then "ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:" list of duties -> Responsibilities. Then "Physical Demands, Overtime, And Travel Requirements" maybe could be part of Responsibilities or maybe we could put under Requirements? But better to include under Responsibilities as additional details. Then "REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, and CERTIFICATIONS:" and "REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:" -> could be Requirements and Skills sections. We have both Requirements and Skills headings allowed. So we can put experience/education/certs under Requirements, and skills under Skills. Benefits list given -> Benefits section. We must not repeat job title. No metadata like Job ID. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, diversity statement, etc. Also remove "THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE..." etc. Also remove recruiting partner note. We must preserve all substantive information. Let's extract content: Intro: "Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus ( is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management, and solutions for the environment. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and advancement opportunities! ALTHOUGH THIS POSITION IS REMOTE, YOU MUST RESIDE IN THE CHARLOTTE AREA" That's about the role/company. Could be About the role. Then "Requirements OVERVIEW: Investigates, assesses, and determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions in residences, commercial/industrial buildings, vehicles, heavy equipment, marine equipment, and other property. Analyzes fire/explosion scenes, burn patterns, debris, mechanical components, and electrical systems/components to determine the origin and cause. Conducts fraud analyses for possible incendiary-related losses. Prepares detailed written reports of findings that illustrate the investigation's conclusions/opinions, observations, and analysis. Works under general supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks." That's overview of role; could be About the role as well. But we already have intro. Maybe combine. Then "ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:" list: - 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, determining cause and origin, report preparation, and providing testimony at 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 the 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 Then "Physical Demands, Overtime, And Travel Requirements" with subpoints. We could include that under Responsibilities as additional details, but maybe better to keep as part of Responsibilities. Then "REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, and CERTIFICATIONS:" list: - 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. Then "REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:" list: - 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 standard 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 Then Benefits list: - 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 Also earlier mention: competitive salary, bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and advancement opportunities! Also remote but must reside in Charlotte area. We need to include Pay section only if posting actually states them. It mentions competitive salary, bonus opportunities. That's pay info. So we can include Pay section with that content. Schedule: Not given. So omit. Now produce HTML with headings

for each section. We need to avoid repeating job title. No markdown. We'll output something like:

About the role

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management, and solutions for the environment. Now is the time to join this growing and stable company. We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and advancement opportunities. Although this position is remote, you must reside in the Charlotte area.

Responsibilities

• Investigates, assesses, and determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions in residences, commercial/industrial buildings, vehicles, heavy equipment, marine equipment, and other property.
• Analyzes fire/explosion scenes, burn patterns, debris, mechanical components, and electrical systems/components to determine the origin and cause.
• Conducts fraud analyses for possible incendiary-related losses.
• Prepares detailed written reports of findings that illustrate the investigation's conclusions/opinions, observations, and analysis.
• Works under general supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks.
• 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, determining cause and origin, report preparation, and providing testimony at 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 the 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.
• Physical demands: work performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites); frequently required to climb ladders, walk on roofs, and work in space-limited areas; must wear a tight-fitting respirator during investigations; may be required to shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household/commercial items, and operate lifts as needed; may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; 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 necessary.
• Overtime: position is classified as salaried with a non-exempt FLSA status; there may be periods when overtime is required, and the employee must comply to meet the demands of the position.
• Travel requirements: 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• 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 (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 standard 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.

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

Pay