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SIU Fire Specialist/Fraud Investigator - #0568
SUMMARY: Responsible for handling claims involving a major fire. Trains local field staff and assists District Claims Manager in training through individual and group meetings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Determines the point of origin and cause of fire claims.
Renders opinion as to where and how fires start.
Trains adjusters in fire scene investigation, both on the scene and in class work.
Works with defense attorneys in preparation for trials.
Works with local fire departments and outside experts to investigate fire claims.
Travels throughout the state to investigate fire claims.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university with 5 to 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have appropriate training and certification in fire investigation.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply complex mathematical concepts. Ability to work with mathematical operations related to daily tasks.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS: Must work toward either a Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) or Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI) designation and obtain an Adjuster’s License as governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Special training in fire fighting, fire investigation, courtroom procedure, and claims handling.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the essential duties, responsibilities and requirements of personnel.
Please fax all resumes to 352-374-1510, or e-mail to hr_claimsro@ffbic.com. Job reference #0568. No phone calls, please.
Florida Farm Bureau
Human Resources Department - 2nd Floor
5700 SW 34th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
Florida Farm Bureau is an equal opportunity employer
and a drug free workplace.
Employment questions or resume's may be emailed to:
ffbhumanresources@ffbic.com
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