Forensic Fire Consultant

Rimkus•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Rimkus is seeking a Fire Investigator to support its Georgia office operations. The role studies, assesses, and determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions involving residences, commercial and industrial properties, vehicles, heavy equipment, marine equipment, and other property. It analyzes fire debris and burn patterns, conducts fraud analyses for possible arson-related losses, and prepares detailed reports explaining investigation findings, conclusions, and opinions. The position works under general supervision and requires initiative and independent judgment. The investigator conducts hands-on forensic fire analysis at scenes, including photography, witness interviews, information gathering, taking possession of damaged property, origin-and-cause determinations, report preparation, and testimony in depositions and trials. The role also supports clients on subrogation and litigation matters, researches code compliance, and assists with continuing education seminars on fire-related subjects. Rimkus describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and identifies work-from-home as a benefit.

Requirements

CFEI and/or CFI licensure.
A minimum of 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 level of 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 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 effectively present information to management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors.
Ability, where applicable, to climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household or commercial items, 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, hands-on forensic fire analysis, including scene photography, witness interviews, information gathering, taking possession of damaged property, origin-and-cause determinations, report preparation, and 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 clients with technical and scientific support 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.