Fire Investigator
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Description: Sedgwick Claims Management Services is presently looking of Fire Investigator right now, this career will be located in Delaware. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Unified Investigations & Sciences is a multidisciplinary engineering firm with the expertise to handle forensic analysis and origin and cause investigations. We provide meaningful, challenging work; a culture of learning with a focus on perso nal and career growth; and a competitive salary and benefits package to create opportunity for our colleagues. Unified has a diverse staff of forensic experts, engineers and fire investigators that span coast to coast, ensuring a timely, caring response -- anytime, anywhere.
Unified is committed to providing career opportunities to veterans and military spouses. We value diversity and inclusion in our colleagues and are devoted to delivering innovative, industry-leading solutions by recruiting, retaining, developing, and engaging the best and brightest people. You can click here to learn more about Unified prior to submitting your application for employment.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To investigate fire events to determine origin, cause, and responsibility in accordance with assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Accepts assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursues invest igation in accordance with the specific needs of the assignment.
Determines the origin and cause of the loss/claim under investigation and identifies any potential third-party responsibility for subrogation potential.
Maintains required reporting commitments to client in accordance with Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc.'s, standard procedures.
Promotes and markets utilization of Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc., in the insurance industry and within assigned territory
Serves as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement/fire service personnel.
Investigates losses/claims with illegal, fraudulent or subrogation aspects in accordance with assignment from client or assigned attorney representing insurer.
Identifies and interviews all witnesses or involved persons who may possess information or knowledge pertaining to incident under investigation: motive, opportunity or any other information or evidence that may assist in conc luding a factual and complete investigation.
Develops necessary knowledge and expertise required to conduct thorough inspection of available public records including land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, marriage and divorce records, etc.
Maintains up-to-date information in regard to existing laws pertaining to rights of privacy and availability of public records to assure that all investigations are conducted in a completely legal and ethical manner.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Travels as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & LicensingBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification, Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) certification or obtaining certification within six months of hire is required.
ExperienceThree (3) years of experience or e quivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
Good oral and written communication skills
PC literate, including advanced Microsoft Office product skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Good analytical and interpretive skills
Strong investigative skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENTWhen applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical:
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
Must be abl e to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead,
Be able lift/carry up to 50 pound
Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Note: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and a Drug-Free Workplace
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This career will be started on: Mon, 14 May 2018 08:51:15 GMT