Forensics Fire Investigator - Boston area

Rimkus

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rimkus is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting, specializing in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. This role involves investigating, assessing, and determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions in various properties. The investigator will analyze scenes, burn patterns, and components, conduct fraud analyses, and prepare detailed reports of findings. The position requires initiative and independent judgment, working under general supervision.

Requirements

A minimum of NAFI-CFEI with the ability to obtain an IAAI-CFI within 18 months.
5+ years of related work experience in fire investigation or a related field.
AAS in Fire Science, Fire Investigation, Forensic Science or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement officer/investigator.
Must have a high level of analytical skills.
Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to write scopes of work clearly and coherently, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Employee is frequently required to climb ladders, walk on roofs, and work in space-limited areas.
Employee must wear a tight-fitting respirator during investigations.
Employee may be required to shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household/ commercial items and operate lifts as needed.
Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial.
Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch.
There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with to meet the demands of the position.
This position requires up to 50% local travel.
Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
Valid driver’s license and reliable form of transportation.

Nice To Haves

IAAI-CFI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions involving structures, equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, and other losses.
Assists in securing the fire/explosion scene to prevent removal or damage of potential evidence.
Conducts on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis, including scene photography, interviewing witnesses, gathering information, taking possession of items, cause and origin determination, report preparation, and providing testimony in deposition and trial.
Searches for, identifies, collects, and labels any potential evidence/items from the fire scene, including devices used to set, start, or further the progress of fire; protects the chain of custody of potential evidence/items.
Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.
Conducts code compliance research including electrical, gas, fire, building and installation code violations.
Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
Performs other duties as assigned.