PPC Field Representative IV/ Fire Protection Field Analyst

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in the field and meeting people, then we have a terrific position for you to conduct fire protection ratings in the Albany NY area.  

 Your major responsibilities will involve conducting comprehensive studies of: 

 Consults with clients to conduct, analyze and document studies of communications resources and procedures relating to dispatch of fire alarms; fire department equipment, staffing, training and geographic distribution; water supply networks, including hydraulic analysis of water system capability; and building information pertaining to PPC requirements. 

• Completes verifications in the office and in the field and plans trips to ensure efficient, cost effective and timely completion of work. 
• Conducts studies to determine complex and moderately complex community hazard mitigation gradings as assigned and prepares appropriate reports in accordance with corporate standards.  
• May assist in coordinating meetings with local officials in small group and/or workshop formats and may offer information or advice as requested. 
• Provides customer support for Verisk products through on-site visits as needed. 
• May serve as a mentor and trainer to less experienced staff as needed. 
• Maintains corporate standards of quality, timeliness, productivity and customer service. 
• Maintains CHM equipment and supplies in accordance with Verisk policies. 

Qualifications

 We are looking for individuals who possess some of the following knowledge and skills, and/or experience: 

 Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience preferred and one year of experience in fire/property insurance, fire protection services or engineering. Field experience performing detailed analyses preferred. 

• Satisfactory completion of prescribed in-house training or equivalent required and demonstrated ability to perform all field work assignments at this grade level. 
• Ability to observe, examine, measure, analyze, map, gather data, and describe all aspects of a community’s fire protection capability and safely operate a vehicle to and from all sites.  This will involve occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs. and regular climbing of stairs and ladders, working in all types of neighborhoods and environments.  It may be necessary to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time. 
• Good customer service and one-on-one interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and provide constructive feedback.  Ability to conduct on-the-job training.  Good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to conduct public speaking engagements on discipline to groups of all sizes.  Adequate technical proficiency and communication skills to represent Verisk in trade group settings. 
• Knowledge and experience resulting in demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft applications. 
• Valid driver’s license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record in accordance with company policies.  Overnight and/or air travel (in and out of state) may be required. 

 If this opportunity looks exciting and challenging to you, please submit your application below! 

 We are offering an excellent compensation package. Our competitive benefits package includes full health care options, a 401(k) plan, and generous Paid-Time-Off. 

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Additional Information

In 2022, Verisk received Great Place to Work® Certification for our outstanding workplace culture for the sixth year in a row and second-time certification in the UK, Spain, and India. We’re also one of the 38 companies on the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list and one of 18 companies on Spain’s Best Workplaces™ list.

For over fifty years and through innovation, interpretation, and professional insight, Verisk has replaced uncertainty with precision to unlock opportunities that deliver significant and demonstrable impact. From our historic roots in risk assessment, we’ve grown to provide analytic insights that help transform industries focused on some of the world’s most critical areas. Today, the insurance industry relies on Verisk to be, and to make the world, more productive, resilient, and sustainable.

Verisk works in collaboration with our customers and at the intersection of people, data, and advanced technologies. Through proprietary platformed analytics, advanced modeling, and interpretation, we deliver immediate and sustained value to our customers and through them, to the individuals and societies they serve, with greater