Fire Investigator

Sedgwick•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

EFI Global, a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting firm, is seeking a Fire Investigator. The role investigates fire events to determine origin, cause, and responsibility according to assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel. The investigator also identifies potential third-party responsibility and supports subrogation investigations, while maintaining client reporting commitments and promoting EFI services within the insurance industry and assigned territory. The position involves interviewing witnesses and other involved persons, investigating losses or claims with illegal, fraudulent, or subrogation aspects, and serving as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement or fire service personnel. It also requires developing expertise in inspecting public records and keeping current on laws concerning privacy and public-record availability so investigations are conducted legally and ethically. Travel is required as needed.

Requirements

Minimum certification requirement: Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI).
Three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Good oral and written communication skills.
PC literacy, 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.
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods.
Ability to kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and reach or work overhead.
Ability to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to drive up to four hours per day.
Hearing, vision, and talking abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification; if not already held, it must be obtained within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Accept assignments from customers to investigate losses or claims and conduct investigations according to the specific needs of each assignment.
Determine the origin and cause of losses or claims and identify potential third-party responsibility and subrogation potential.
Meet client reporting commitments in accordance with EFI’s standard procedures.
Promote and market EFI services in the insurance industry and within the assigned territory.
Serve as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement or fire service personnel.
Investigate losses or claims involving illegal, fraudulent, or subrogation aspects according to client or insurer counsel assignments.
Identify and interview witnesses and involved persons who may have relevant information or evidence.
Develop the knowledge and expertise needed to inspect public records, including land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, and marriage and divorce records.
Maintain current knowledge of laws concerning privacy rights and access to public records, ensuring investigations are conducted legally and ethically.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel as required.