Fire Investigator - Principal Consultant - Seasonal

We're Hiring: Fire Investigator - Principal Consultant (Seasonal)

Why You'll Love It Here

Global Impact

Be part of a trusted, industry-leading organization making a meaningful difference worldwide.

Career Growth Opportunities

Expand your expertise through continuous learning and hands-on experience in complex investigations.

Collaborative Culture

Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

Role Overview:

As a Certified Fire Investigator / Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFI/CFEI), you will play a critical role in analyzing and interpreting fire and explosion scenes.

Why Crawford?

Because a claim is more than a number - it's a person, a child, a friend. It's anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community - one claim at a time.

At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. We're looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.

We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at www.crawco.com.

When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family. And as part of the One Crawford family, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our employees to assist with their financial, health/wellness, continuing education/training and other needs:

• Competitive base pay
• The Pay Range/Salary represents the anticipated low and high pay that may be offered for this position. To determine the actual offer, Crawford considers a wide range of factors including the candidate's previous experience and education, market rates, minimum pay requirements for the applicable jurisdiction, business segment, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.
• Bonus/Incentive Pay and other Performance-Based Rewards, if applicable.
• We offer a well-rounded benefits package that encourages wellness and helps our employees to be an educated healthcare consumer. The core benefits* offered include:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Prescription Drugs
• HSA, HRA, and FSA Accounts
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Supplemental Health Benefits

Other Benefits currently available at no cost include: - Enhanced Mental Health Support

• Virtual Physical Therapy
• Caregiving Services
• Life Assistance Program
• The above information highlights some of the benefits currently available to eligible full-time employees.
• Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance.
• Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work.
• A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion.

Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.

• Associates in degree field commensurate with duties. (Experience may be accepted and converted on a case by case basis in order to meet educational standard.)
• Bachelors or higher preferred.
• Must have at minimum of CFEI certification through NAFI, CFI certification through IAAI (preferred).
• Must be familiar with NFPA 921.
• Must meet all the requirements for qualification as a fire investigator per NFPA 1033.
• 10 Years Public and/or Private fire investigative duties- actively engaged in Origin and Cause.
• Previous expert testimony or deposition experience is highly preferred but not required, provided there is proof of completion of NFA or an equivalent Testimony class.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to deliver fast and accurate turnaround times.
• Capability to handle multiple project workloads and manage high-stress periods, especially during peak business demand.
• Hands-on proficiency, including the ability to climb ladders and roofs, and crawl in tight spaces as necessary for investigations.
• Adherence to OCI''s/C&C Safety Protocol guidelines when working on assigned projects, unless significant hazards are identified.
• Compliance with all standards for pre-employment physical examination.
• Possession of a valid driver''s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the firm''s guidelines.
• Must have a CFEI certification through NAFI, or CFI certification through IAAI (preferred).
• Testimony History or proof of completion of NFA or Equivalent Testimony class.
• Must be willing to travel and/or work a flexible schedule during periods of peak demand.
• Must have the willingness to work remotely and from home office.
• Must have employee-provided, high-speed internet that is reliable and accessible at remote office.

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• Perform all required analysis and work necessary to determine the cause and origin of fires and explosion incidents.
• Convey findings and conclusions to others in a clear and concise manner, typically through written reports.
• Defend opinions in court or litigious settings when necessary.
• Complete required corporate training and development programs.
• Mentor and train subordinate investigators.
• Perform all required analysis and work necessary to determine the cause and origin of fires and explosion incidents.
• Convey findings and conclusions to others in a clear and concise manner, typically through written reports.
• Defend opinions in court or litigious settings when necessary.
• Complete required corporate training and development programs.
• Mentor and train subordinate investigators.