Forensic Fire Consultant

Rimkus•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Rimkus is seeking a Fire Investigator to support its Georgia office operations. The role investigates fires and explosions in residential, commercial, industrial, vehicle, heavy equipment, marine, and other property settings to determine origin and cause. The investigator analyzes fire debris and burn patterns and conducts fraud analyses for possible arson-related losses. The role prepares detailed written reports explaining investigative findings, conclusions, and opinions, and works under general supervision while exercising initiative and independent judgment. The position includes hands-on scene investigation, evidence handling, technical support for clients involved in subrogation and litigation, code-compliance research, and participation in continuing education seminars. It may require climbing ladders, walking on roofs, entering confined spaces, shoveling debris, moving items, and operating lifts. Rimkus describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and states that it makes employment-related decisions without regard to protected characteristics. Listed benefits include medical, dental, and vision care; retirement plans; life insurance; paid time off; family leave; disability coverage; training and development; and work from home.

Requirements

CFEI and/or CFI licensure.
At least 10 years of related work experience.
An AAS in Fire Science or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement professional.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
High analytical skill, attention to detail, and ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external clients at all levels.
Knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to write clear scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, findings reports, proposals, correspondence, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
Ability to present information effectively to management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors.
Ability to climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces when applicable, shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household or commercial items when applicable, and operate lifts.

Responsibilities

Determine the origin and cause of structural, equipment, and vehicular fires and explosions.
Help secure fire and explosion scenes to prevent evidence from being removed or damaged.
Conduct on-site forensic fire analysis, including scene photography, interviewing witnesses, gathering information, taking possession of damaged property, determining cause and origin, preparing reports, and providing deposition and trial testimony.
Search for, identify, collect, and label evidence of possible arson, including devices used to set, start, or advance a fire, and protect evidence chain of custody.
Provide technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.
Conduct code-compliance research, including research into electrical, gas, and installation code violations.
Facilitate and help present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
Perform other duties as assigned.