Hazardous Materials Safety Consultant at JJ Keller in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Requisition #: 
Functional Area:  Consulting; Transportation
Employment Type:  Full-Time
Work Options:  Remote / Work from Home in the US
Work Hours:  Non-standard work hours including evening and weekend travel

 

Position Summary

In the world of compliance, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is one of the nation's most-trusted sources for guidance and solutions. For the sixth consecutive year, ALM’s Consulting magazine has named J. J. Keller® Consulting as a Fastest-Growing Consulting Firm.  As our team continues to grow, we are looking to add a Hazardous Materials Safety Consultant to our highly-regarded, successful Transportation Consulting Practice. Working with companies from coast-to-coast, our Transportation Consultants offer significant value to clients by way of ongoing programs that range from compliance assessments and policy development to program development and implementation, and everything in-between. The purpose of this position is to provide consulting services to clients, either in-house, off-site, or through internet technology. This includes: conducting audits & assessments, developing and implementing customized solutions, and providing training, advisory, and technical support to clients.

 

J. J. Keller® Consulting Services:  https://www.jjkeller.com/shop/Product/J-J-Keller-Consulting-Services

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 safety audits and assessments, develops customized reports and safety 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. 


• Proactively develops additional business within client base. Identifies and analyzes customer needs, develops concepts and proposals, schedules activities and closes contracts. 


• Provides subject matter expertise and sales support to other departments, such as Editorial, Sales, Technology Services, Managed Services, etc., to assist the company in maintaining consistency and quality of regulatory-related products and services. 


• Identifies and develops additional service offerings.  

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Transportation or a Safety related field.


• Certified Transportation Safety Professional certification preferred 

 

Experience:

• 5+ years experience as a safety practitioner in a consulting and or corporate environment.


• Complex sales / business development experience desirable.

 

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.


• Understanding of sales, marketing and business finance concepts/applications.


• Thorough knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.


• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials regulations contained in 49 CFR, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations contained in IATA and IMDG. 

Physical Requirements

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

 

Travel Requirements: 80%

 

Other Information   At J. J. Keller, we are Difference Makers because the work we do truly matters. We protect people’s lives every day. In fact, more than 90% of Fortune® 1000 companies rely on J. J. Keller to help create safe work environments. View our CAREERS video to learn more about being a Difference Maker at J. J. Keller and click here to learn what our associates have to say about life as an associate at J.J. Keller.    Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.!  If you experience system-related issues or need assistance with the online application, please call (920) 720-7700.   Work location is flexible if approved by the Company except that the position may not be performed remotely from Colorado.   Not the right role for you, but know someone who could be a great fit? Refer them to us through our Professional Referral Program and you will earn a cash payment if your referral is hired. Learn more here.   A Safe Environment During COVID-19:  At J. J. Keller, our purpose is to protect people - our clients and our associates. We use CDC-recommended best practices to ensure the healthiest workplace possible, and our Environment Health & Safety Team continuously monitors our pandemic protocols. During COVID-19, associate have given J. J. Keller high scores for keeping them informed and safe.   J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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