FireArson Investigator at Harris County

Position DescriptionA Fire Investigator is certified to investigate the origin and cause of fires or explosions that threaten life property or the environment. The Fire Investigator reports to a supervisor and any management member and may work from either office or field location depending on the work assignment. The incumbent has a working knowledge of recognized standards for fire investigations fire inspections fireworks and fire and life safety hazards including LGC. 352.016.Duties and Responsibilities:Investigation:Conduct thorough investigations of fire scenes to determine the cause and origin of fires focusing on suspected arson cases.Properly investigate the origin and circumstances of assigned fires and explosions and determine whether the event resulted from design carelessness or natural causes basedon nationally recognized standards.Evidence Collection:Gather and preserve physical evidence including photographs samples and witness statements to support findings.Documentation and Reporting:Perform administrative functions in accordance with policies and procedures to include completing reviewing and maintaining records and reports; and developing summary data reports as required.Provide expert testimony in court regarding findings and methodologies used in investigations.Training and Development:Participate in training programs to enhance skills and maintain and/or pursue certifications in specific areas such as project management quality assurance or technical specialties.Other Duties and Responsibilities:Perform as a member of an Incident Management Team during emergency or disaster situations.Maintain situational awareness of all HCFMO activities.Serve on committees boards or other teams as assigned by the Fire Marshal or designee.Perform assigned tasks safely and report initial accidents injuries or health exposures in accordance with accepted safety practices and HCFMO policy.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer you need special services or accommodations please call or email RequirementsEducation:High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational program.Licensures:At the date of hire possess a valid license drivers license State of Texas Class C Texas.Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Basic Peace Officer (or higher).Notice:Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian maintenance).Automatic Disqualification:Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for any Felony and any Class A Misdemeanor.Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor if within the previous 10 years.Open arrest for any criminal offense. (Felony or Misdemeanor)Family Violence conviction.NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.PreferencesPrevious experience as a TCFP Fire/Arson Investigator ORTexas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Intermediate Advanced and/or Master Arson Investigator.Within one (1) year of appointment provide proof of completion for NIMS IS-700 IS-800 IS-100 IS-200 ICS-300 ICS-400.General InformationPosition Type and Typical Hours of Work:Regular Full-time48/36 Hours per WeekVarious Shifts (Includes Nights Weekends and Holidays)Schedule:The investigation division provides services 24/7.Investigators are assigned a shift and rotate the first week of June each year.A-Shift works 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday Monday Tuesday and every other Wednesday.B-Shift works 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on Sunday Monday Tuesday and every other Saturday night.C-Shift works 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday Friday and Saturday and every other Wednesday.D-Shift works 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM onWednesday Thursday Friday and every other Saturday night.Salary:$44.21 - $46.37 HourlyDepends on QualificationsBased on Harris County and the Harris County Fire Marshals Law Enforcement Salary Structure and PolicyBased on 26 Pay PeriodsEmployment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. Key Skills Epidemiology,Public Health,Bank Secrecy Act,Bioinformatics,Fraud,Genetics,Interviewing,Law Enforcement,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Next Generation Sequencing,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 44 - 46