Forensic Fire Consultant - Part Time

Rimkus • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Rimkus is seeking a Fire Investigator to support its Georgia office operations. The position 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. The investigator analyzes fire debris and burn patterns, conducts fraud analyses for possible arson-related losses, and prepares detailed reports documenting findings and conclusions. The role works under general supervision and requires initiative and independent judgment.

The position includes on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis, evidence collection and preservation, code compliance research, and technical support to clients for subrogation and litigation. It also involves preparing and presenting continuing education seminars on fire-related topics and providing testimony in depositions and trials.

Requirements

• CFEI and/or CFI licensure is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• 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 applications 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.
• Ability to present information effectively to top 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.
• Assist in securing fire and explosion scenes to prevent removal or damage of evidence.
• Conduct on-site forensic fire analysis, including scene photography, witness interviews, information gathering, taking possession of damaged property, cause-and-origin determination, report preparation, and testimony in depositions and trials.
• Search for, identify, collect, and label evidence of possible arson, including devices used to set, start, or advance a fire, and protect the 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.

What This Job Offers

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