JOB TITLE: LEVEL III FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR LOCATION: Livermore, CA DEPARTMENT: Investigations POSITION REPORTS TO: Case Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare Investigative and Defect Analysis Reports. Review specifications, building plans and city records and prepare schedule of inspections. On site inspections of field projects for plan deviations, non-code compliance, construction defects. Take on site field project photographs of non-code compliant, construction defects. Transcribe field notes into report format, combining field documentation and researched materials. Research defects by utilizing code books (UBC, UPC, UMC) and city records. Prepare cost estimate figures for repair/replacement components. Coordinate all materials (report, photos, blueprints, evidence) for expert testimony. Act as an expert witness in depositions and trials. Give site presentations and attend settlement conferences. Represent the company at Homeowners Association meeting. PLACE OF WORK: The investigator will work at locations chosen by the investigator's supervisor. This work may require travel but will be provided primarily at CMA's Livermore, CA Office. TIME DEVOTED TO WORK: The investigator will work 5 days per week, Monday through Friday at the direction of his/her supervisor. However, CMA will expect him/her to devote such number of hours as is necessary to meet noticed deadlines, required delivery dates and time restrictions to achieve successful completion of CMA's objectives. The investigators' work shall be subject to supervisory inspection and review to secure satisfactory completion of such work in accordance with CMA's plans, commitments and deadlines. A principal indicator of successful performance in this position is to consistently log forty (40) Client Billable Hours per week. QUALIFICATIONS: 5 to 20 years experience as a City Inspector, Plan Checker and/or 3 to 5 ICBO Certificates Building inspector Plumbing Mechanical Combination dwelling and/or Licensed Architect and/or Licensed Engineer with 2 to 10 years experience in field of discipline. Must have the knowledge and experience to eventually open and manage a CMA Field Office. Please e-mail your resume to jobs@cmaconsulting.com fax: 925/456-8001