Fire Investigator

About the role

Sedgwick is hiring a Fire Investigator in Long Island. The role investigates fire events to determine origin, cause and responsibility, acting on assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel. The employer is EFI Global, a global engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety and specialty consulting firm.

Key responsibilities

• Accept assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursue them according to the 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, and act as liaison between insurers and law enforcement or 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 to gather motive, opportunity and other evidence.
• Inspect public records such as land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments and marriage/divorce records, and stay current on privacy and public records laws so investigations remain legal and ethical.
• 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 certification is preferred and must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods, kneel, squat or bend, work outdoors in hot or cold weather, climb, crawl and reach overhead, and lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Auditory, visual and speaking abilities; clear thinking, good judgment, discretion and ability to handle stress and multiple priorities.

Required skills

• Good oral and written communication.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational and time management, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Strong investigative skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and to meet performance competencies.

What we offer

• Starting pay range of $70,000-$85,000 for this role in the stated jurisdiction.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, and flexible spending or health savings accounts.