Part-Time Remote Fire Investigator

About the role

Sedgwick is hiring an experienced Fire Investigator (part-time) to support complex origin and cause investigations in a full-time, remote role, based in Long Island or Queens. The investigator works with a multidisciplinary team to deliver unbiased, defensible findings for clients and their legal counsel. IAAI-CFI certification is strongly preferred, with NAFI-CFEI required at minimum.

Key responsibilities

• Accept assignments from customers to investigate losses or claims and pursue them according to the specific needs of each assignment.
• Determine the origin and cause of the loss or claim and identify any potential third-party responsibility for subrogation.
• Maintain reporting commitments to the client in line with EFI's standard procedures.
• Promote and market EFI services in the insurance industry and within the assigned territory.
• Act as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement and fire service personnel.
• Investigate losses or claims with illegal, fraudulent or subrogation aspects, following instructions from the client or the insurer's attorney.
• Interview witnesses and involved persons who may hold information on motive, opportunity or other evidence.
• Review public records such as land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, marriage and divorce records, and stay current on privacy and public records laws.
• Travel as required and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Minimum certification: Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI); IAAI-CFI preferred, with the test taken within 6 months of qualification.
• Three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently or in a team, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to stand or walk for long periods, work outdoors in hot or cold weather, lift up to 50 pounds and carry or pull up to 100 pounds.

Required skills

• Good oral and written communication.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Strong investigative skills and attention to detail.

Starting pay is listed as $60-$65 per hour for the jurisdiction of the posting.