Independent Contractor - Tier II Consultant

Position Summary

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is a North American organization providing innovative safety and regulatory compliance guidance and solutions to organizations across the U. S. and Canada. For over 70 years, organizations of all sizes have relied on J. J. Keller to help them create safe work environments for their employees and comply with ever-changing regulations. We are seeking to add an Independent Contractor to our EHS Consulting practice who has subject matter expertise in Tier II Reporting. This opportunity is for an Independent Contractor only and does not constitute an employment relationship. Independent Contractors must reside in the U. S. and be legally authorized to perform services within the United States.

To be considered as an Independent Contractor, individuals must:

• Operate as an independent safety consulting business (e.g., sole proprietor, incorporated entity, or equivalent)
• Provide services to multiple clients and maintain a non-exclusive consulting practice
• Supply their own tools, methodologies, instructional materials, and business processes necessary to deliver services
• Be responsible for all taxes, insurance, and business-related expenses
• Provide their own computer, equipment, and tools necessary to perform services
• Maintain appropriate professional liability coverage, as required under the contractual agreement

Travel requirements vary based on client engagements, audit needs, and training delivery, and are defined by project or statement of work.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides consulting and educational services to clients, either in-house, off-site or through Internet technology.
• Develops, documents, and maintains curriculum and materials for general and client-specific applications.
• Conducts environmental audits and assessments, develops customized reports and manuals, and delivers regulatory related training.
• Maintains a high level of regulatory expertise. Monitors and assesses regulatory changes, communicates regulatory information to staff and clients.
• Completes routine environmental reports for clients including Tier II, Toxic Release Inventory, Semiannual Deviation Reports, Annual Compliance Certifications, Emission Inventories, and Greenhouse Gas Reports.

Qualifications

Education & Licensing:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental or a Science related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as an environmental practitioner.

Other Skills/Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in the use of a PC and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with associates and client representatives at all levels.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Knowledge of EHS to include environmental compliance at both a national and state level.
• Self-starter with strong cognitive problem-solving abilities.
• Motivated goal-oriented individual with excellent organization, planning & implementation, time-management, and quality control skills.
• Strong working knowledge of sales, marketing, and finance concepts related to operating an independent consulting practice.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Periodic travel to customer sites and/or industry and training events may be required based on assignment.