Forensic Expert – Premises Liability and Workplace Safety Expert

Description

Forensic Expert – Premises Liability and Workplace Safety Expert

About Aperture

Aperture is a national portfolio of best-in-class forensic expert companies providing full-service expert analysis. Aperture’s mission is driven by a Partnership Model that provides strength, consistency, and scale. The power of our collective is unmatched, and we are a force beyond compare. Powered by our people and our Partners, we amplify our effectiveness and our impact.

Description

As a Forensic Expert – Premises Liability and Workplace Safety Expert you are responsible for working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate accidents involving multiple areas of investigation such as biomechanics, human factors, mechanical design, and/or code violation(s). You will investigate and analyze failures and accidents to determine root causes. Using a variety of objective evidence collected, you will render expert decisions on whether a defect or unsafe conditions in premises caused or contributed to resulting injury or damages. You will conduct measurements and document the scene where an injury has allegedly occurred and compare to relevant codes and requirements to determine if the incident site is not compliant.

Essential Functions

• Investigate and evaluate accidents involving multiple areas of investigation such as biomechanics, human factors, mechanical design, and/or code violation(s);
• Collect and analyze information that is a valid basis for a sound forensic analysis as to the alleged injuries sustained by an individual interacting with their environment;
• Assess incident site to determine proper signage, adequate lighting, slip resistance of flooring, and code compliance of railings, walkways, stairways, curbs, ramps and other architectural structures;
• Perform detailed measurement at site to determine if any code violation(s) or other legal liability;
• Perform site and evidence inspections;
• Prepare expert reports of scientific findings, including measurements, damages, distances, and scene and roadway surface(s) information, and conclusions relative to liability to determine if a defect of unsafe conditions in premises caused or contributed to resulting injury or damages;
• Ability to communicate technical terminology effectively in lay-person terms to client;
• May provide expert witness testimony via depositions or in a court of law, as needed; and
• Physical requirements (as Physical Requirements, below).
  
  

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Technical Requirements

• College degree in engineering, or related field
• Relevant experience in industry may be substituted for the College degree
• 1-5 years of industry experience reconstructing and analyzing injury producing incidents to evaluate and determine mechanisms of injury and liability; preferred
• Experience with dynamic testing, data collection or data analysis
• Knowledge of relevant codes, or ability to fully research applicable codes
• Technical writing abilities
• Proficient computer skills working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. and the ability to effectively work on spreadsheets, word processing, networking, and e-mail programs
  
  

Preferred Technical Requirements

• Prior experience with premises liability cases and/or workplace safety requirements and violations
• Prior experience writing reports, utilizing objective information to reach conclusion relative to causation
• Certifications through OSHA (requirement for continued employment)
• Certifications in slip resistance measurement and training
• CXLT certification (requirement for continued employment)
  
  

Non-Technical Requirements

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with technical and non-technical people
• Ability to project a calm and professional demeanor regardless of the type of environment (calm or fast paced) or type of clientele
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and a team player
• Able to work with finite deadlines and prioritize competing deadlines
• The ability to work independently, and as a contributor in a group environment
• Trustworthy, honest, respectful, and flexible
• Strong work ethic, as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Strong work ethic, as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity
  
  

Physical Requirements

• This position is physical in nature and requires some agility and physical strength, with the below being considered essential job functions:
• Ability to be present at accident scenes in all elements to gather relevant data, requires agility to get on the ground, crawl into confined spaces, kneel, bend, or squat as needed;
• Lifting up to 50 pounds without restriction; and
• Ability to travel or be in the field up to 75% of the time without restriction.
  
  

Work Environment

The functions of this role are primarily conducted in the field and require travel both in and out of state, comprising up to 75% of the time. The position also requires in-person presence to ensure effective team collaboration.

Benefits

We strive to offer an environment that provides our employees with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Fun, energetic, casual office
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company discretionary contribution
• Paid company holidays, paid time off, and floating holiday time
  
  

Hours of Work

• Fulltime: Defined as 5 days a week for at least 40 hours per week. At times, the incumbent may be required to work over 40 hours per week in order to successfully complete the expected job duties and projects. When traveling or while in the field, the incumbent may be expected to work longer work hours.
  
  

AAP/EEO Statement

Aperture is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoff, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of Aperture to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Aperture is committed to adhering to its obligations to reasonably accommodate both employees and applicants under the Americans With Disabilities Act.