Senior Environmental Consultant

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.

As part of the Corporate Claims Division, the Asbestos and Environmental Claims Unit handles complex pollution, toxic tort and asbestos claims and litigation.

The Asbestos and Environmental Claims Unit is currently searching for an experienced Environmental Professional to join our team and assist the companys corporate parent with analyzing environmental issues at owned and previously owned facilities. The Environmental Professional will also support our claims staff in analyzing environmental investigation and remediation efforts in connection with pollution-related claims submitted by our insureds.

The preferred candidate would be hybrid office/remote in our Cincinnati, OH home office. Fully remote may also be considered. The job grade will be commensurate with the years of experience and skill level of the candidate hired for the position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist claims staff in reviewing and analyzing environmental investigation and remediation reports in connection with properties which are the subject of environmental claims
• Collaborate with claims staff to identify and evaluate the source, nature and extent of contaminants, advise on the appropriateness of the planned investigation and remediation, and assist in estimating future costs
• Review submitted costs for reasonableness, necessity, and conformance with planned and/or approved budgets
• Serve as a liaison between claims staff and external consultants
• Assist with the planning, execution, and oversight of environmental investigations and remediation projects for facilities owned by the corporate parent
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations and emerging industry trends
• Prepare clear and concise reports summarizing findings and recommendations
• Lead training sessions for claims staff on environmental issues
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel as needed, approximately 5-15%

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental investigation, remediation, and/or compliance
• Previous successful tenure at a federal or state environmental agency is preferred
• Experience with a range of environmental sites and contaminants, such as landfills, dry cleaners, sediments, railroads, gas stations, and other industrial sites; familiarity with insurance claims a plus
• In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance, and investigation/remediation best practices
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills as well as attention to detail
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management
• Advanced communication skills including ability to simplify complex environmental issues for non-technical audiences
• Professional certifications (e.g., PE, PG, or CEM) are a plus

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Benefits:

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.