Senior Fire Investigator - Part Time

About the Role

We have an exciting and highly rewarding part-time Fire & Explosion Investigator opportunity in the Northern California area. If you have your CFI, 5 years of practical experience in Fire & Explosion Investigation, enjoy a challenge, and have a curious mind, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Investigates & analyzes the origin and cause of fire and explosion events within residential, commercial, and industrial sites per NFPA 921 and 1033.
• Collects evidence and documents scenes per NFPA 921 & 1033.
• Photographs incident site (and records when specifically required/requested) and preserves equipment/components, and stores evidence retrieved from the scene for further evaluation/review pending client’s written disposition instructions.
• Interviews witnesses, including owners, occupants, tenants, etc., and canvasses neighborhoods to identify other potential witnesses to record statements; interviews responding and investigating fire service personnel and other local officials regarding their actions associated with the incident.
• Identifies, documents, and analyzes compliance with applicable codes of any installed fire suppression and detection system within a given building or property.
• Researches failure modes and code requirements as needed and prepares recommendations to present to stakeholders.
• Prepares accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and letters outlining the cause and origin of damages to clients.
• Follows established policies, procedures, and processes in preparing information, exercising sound judgment in applying these to potentially unusual or complicated situations, and submits reports and documents in a timely manner in accordance with client’s standards and expectations.
• Proactively works with multi-disciplinary teams on large and complex assignments while contributing as an effective team member, assisting co-workers as needed, and learning from colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintains established relationships with current clients and consultants.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a fire investigator – a combination of public and private sector experience is ideal (a combination of education and experience will be considered).
• IAAI CFI required or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• NAFI-CFEI certification.
• Must be bondable and eligible for licensing as a private investigator where required; some jurisdictions require written testing for licensing.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in catastrophic environments, such as the aftermath of natural disasters or weather events, for an extended period.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in a work capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial and industrial facilities is desired.
• Experience working with law firms and insurance companies is a plus.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Pay

$75–$85/hour

About Us

At Envista Forensics, we pride ourselves on being One Company/One Team. Our forensic consulting relies on scientific principles to investigate all types of failures impacting service, people, and business production—from minor to catastrophic. We analyze and determine why incidents happen.

We value professionals who:

• Are passionate about problem-solving.
• Are motivated, innovative, and driven to be the best.
• Thrive in a collaborative, global organization and contribute to a superior workplace culture.
• Want to make an impact and drive results for clients both internally and externally.
• Operate with integrity and instill trust in everything they do.

We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Veterans, Guardsmen, and Reservists are encouraged to apply, as their leadership and values align with our guiding principles.