Forensic Fire Consultant - Part Time

Rimkus • Atlanta, GA

17h

About The Position

Rimkus is seeking a part-time Fire Investigator to support its Georgia office. The role investigates the origin and cause of fires and explosions involving residences, commercial and industrial properties, vehicles, heavy equipment, marine equipment, and other property. The investigator analyzes fire debris and burn patterns, conducts fraud analyses for possible arson-related losses, and prepares detailed reports explaining the findings and conclusions. The position works under general supervision and requires initiative and independent judgment.

The work includes hands-on scene investigations, evidence collection and preservation, client support for subrogation and litigation, code-compliance research, and contributing to continuing education seminars on fire-related topics. The investigator may provide testimony in depositions and trials and perform other assigned duties.

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.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong analytical skills and continual attention to detail, including the 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 and coherent scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, findings reports, proposals, correspondence, and other technical documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients and present information effectively to management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors.
• Ability to climb ladders, walk on roofs, and enter and work in confined spaces when applicable.
• Ability to shovel fire debris and move furniture or other household and commercial items when applicable.
• Ability to 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 photographing scenes, interviewing witnesses, gathering information, taking possession of damaged property, determining cause and origin, and preparing reports.
• Provide testimony in depositions and trials.
• Search for, identify, collect, and label possible arson evidence, including devices used to set, start, or advance a fire, while protecting the chain of custody.
• Provide technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.
• Research code compliance, including potential electrical, gas, and installation code violations.
• Facilitate and help present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree