Job Description
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Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.
Job Description
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly experienced Environmental Insurance Consultant to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within our environmental consulting practice. This role is ideal for a technical leader with deep expertise in environmental risk, liability, and insurance mechanisms who thrives in a client-facing, collaborative consulting environment. You will support strategic project execution, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the growth and technical excellence of our environmental insurance services.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Industry Expertise
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Act as a recognized authority in environmental insurance, providing strategic insight and technical direction on complex environmental risk and liability issues.
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Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership through white papers, expert testimony, technical publications, and speaking engagements at industry events.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations, insurance products, and emerging risk trends to inform client strategies and internal best practices.
Consulting & Project Delivery
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Collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective consulting services.
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Lead or support the development of technical deliverables, including insurance policy reviews, risk assessments, and liability evaluations.
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Provide expert-level review of work products and ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with client objectives.
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Engage directly with clients to understand their needs, communicate findings, and develop actionable recommendations.
Practice Development & Team Collaboration
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Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and strategic planning.
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Mentor and support junior consultants, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.
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Help drive practice area performance by meeting utilization targets, managing project budgets, and supporting operational goals.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
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Minimum of 15 years of experience in environmental consulting, insurance, or risk management.
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Professional credentials strongly preferred (e.g., PE, PG, CHMM, LSRP).
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Demonstrated expertise in environmental insurance products and regulatory frameworks.
Skills & Attributes:
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Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to clients and stakeholders.
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
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Collaborative mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions.
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Proficiency in standard business and technical software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe, GIS tools).
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
Periodic travel may be required to support client engagements, site visits, and team collaboration.
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.
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Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
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Flexible Time Off policy
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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401k Match
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Commuter Benefit
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.
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Additional Information
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