Fire Investigator Intern

Alpine Intel•Cincinnati, OH

12h•Remote

About The Position

The Fire Investigator Intern will be a paid part-time employee and is responsible for studying, and documenting fire and explosion scenes. They will participate in required studies and assist with work necessary to determine the cause and origin of fires and explosions. They will discuss and review their findings and conclusion with their mentor in a clear and concise manner, through verbal discussion. Students will not provide opinions related to investigations during testimony. FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt Telecommute Classification : Remote (Eligible) Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Requirements

Must be a student in the University of Cincinnati Fire Science Program or Eastern Kentucky University Fire Investigation Program.
Must be familiar with NFPA 921.
Willingness to travel and/or work a flexible schedule during periods of peak demand.
Must be hands on and able to climb ladders, roofs, crawl in tight spaces, etc. on an as needed basis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be team oriented and enjoy service-oriented type work.
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the firm’s guidelines.
Must have superior customer service skills.
Must conduct business in an honest and ethical fashion at all times.
Must be willing to work from a remote office setting while traveling from project site to project site.

Nice To Haves

Degree or some college coursework is preferred, but not required.
2-4 years of hands on experience working in the public and/or private sectors performing fire suppression or origin and cause investigations on residential and commercial structures is suggested but not required.
Experience with writing detailed reports is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordination on timely field visits to loss sites to conduct cause and origin investigations.
Provide honest and unbiased analysis and consultation on various fires and explosions.
Participate in field studies and research.
Must travel from site to site to perform investigations within a 100-mile radius (further when required) from the assigned office).
Will have close client interaction, often dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
Discuss detailed and accurate verbal findings on completed investigations in a timely manner in accordance with company guidelines.
Communicate with Donan’s investigators to provide timelines and project updates on a consistent basis.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule during periods of peak business demand.
Provide excellent customer service to both the company’s internal and external customers.
Other duties as assigned.