GEI Consultants, Inc
Environmental Compliance Community Liaison
GEI Consultants, Inc, New York, New York, us, 10261
Environmental Compliance Community Liaison
GEI has an excellent part-time career opportunity to serve as an Environmental Compliance Community Liaison on behalf of a client implementing an ongoing environmental remediation and restoration at a project site in Middleport, NY. The Environmental Compliance Community Liaison (Liaison) will coordinate community outreach, access, communications, and relations as needed to support the remediation programs. The role of the Liaison focuses on developing and implementing a community relations program designed to foster effective two-way communication and productive interactions with Middleport neighbors and local stakeholders. The Liaison will deliver external communications and community relations programming as directed that are consistent with our client’s position.
Safeguarding the reputation of GEI’s client in Middleport as a quality corporate citizen
Appropriately managing the expectations and understanding of the community regarding GEI’s client.
Ensuring a proactive and responsive relationship with residents impacted by remediation efforts, including the ability to independently communicate technical details of remediation and restoration efforts to local residents.
Continuing dialogs with the community to understand needs and concerns and working to assist in identifying appropriate
Enhancing GEI’s client’s visibility and recognition in the community by operating a well-coordinated and executed plan of community activities through a team of cross-functional resources that serves the community and GEI’s client’s needs.
In this role, the Liaison develops and recommends community relations strategies and actions and ensures implementation to achieve the goals above. Identifies and strengthens or builds relationship with key local constituents (e.g., nonprofits, the local school district, business associations and local government leadership). The Liaison will work to identify strategic local and regional priorities through discussions with local leaders. As directed by GEI (and GEI’s client), with input from remediation and local plant leadership, the Liaison will create partnerships, avenues for employee engagement, and validate and measure the outcomes of programs funded.
Additional job responsibilities include:
Resident outreach & distribution of public communication material including promotional give-a-ways and social events
Community Advisory Panel (CAP) between the plant and the community as well as hosting “VIP/Stakeholder” meetings for the plant and offsite remediation
Coordination of community and special interest group Plant Tours for select groups
Development, maintenance and distribution of Community Connection Newsletter and client community website
Collaboration with local Plant Manager, remediation/technical team, and Community Office personnel
Communication database management, as needed
Outline, compose and present written project summary documents based on information provided by the technical team using clear and concise writing.
Ability to express ideas orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Support the GEI Project Manager with budgeting, forecasting, scope of work development, document tracking, staffing and scheduling.
Support preparation of technical reports and presentations for delivery to clients and regulators
Independently communicate details of remediation and restoration efforts to local residents.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s Degree and equivalent experience from an accredited university in Communication, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or Geology related fields.
3+ years of previous professional experience in a community relations role; general familiarity with environmental regulations is desirable but not required.
Experience with Microsoft Office software
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Valid U.S. driver’s license
GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes
Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
Pay Range For This Position: $35 - $40/hour
Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
Rewards and Recognition
GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here )
A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT Functional Demands X Sedentary Light Medium Other
Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements Occasional (0-35% of day)
Frequent (33-66% of day)
(67-100% of day)
Not Applicable
6-8 hours
Standing 0-1 hour
Walking 0-1 hour
Climbing X
Lifting (floor to waist level)
Lifting (waist level and above)
Carrying objects 0-1 hour
Push/pull X
Twisting 0-1 hour
Reaching forward 0-1 hour
Reaching overhead 0-1 hour
X 3-5 hours
1-2 hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion 6-8 hours
Taste or smell (taste=never) 0-1 hour
Talk or hear 3-5 hours
Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision X
Far Vision X
Age: 18
Yes
No
Not Applicable
X
Sensory Requirements Minimal
Moderate
Accurate
Not Applicable
Depth perception X
Hearing X
Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated X
Chemical X
X
Extreme temperatures X
Radiation X
Uneven surfaces or elevations X
X
Dust/particulate matter X
Other (exposure risks) X
GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.
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Safeguarding the reputation of GEI’s client in Middleport as a quality corporate citizen
Appropriately managing the expectations and understanding of the community regarding GEI’s client.
Ensuring a proactive and responsive relationship with residents impacted by remediation efforts, including the ability to independently communicate technical details of remediation and restoration efforts to local residents.
Continuing dialogs with the community to understand needs and concerns and working to assist in identifying appropriate
Enhancing GEI’s client’s visibility and recognition in the community by operating a well-coordinated and executed plan of community activities through a team of cross-functional resources that serves the community and GEI’s client’s needs.
In this role, the Liaison develops and recommends community relations strategies and actions and ensures implementation to achieve the goals above. Identifies and strengthens or builds relationship with key local constituents (e.g., nonprofits, the local school district, business associations and local government leadership). The Liaison will work to identify strategic local and regional priorities through discussions with local leaders. As directed by GEI (and GEI’s client), with input from remediation and local plant leadership, the Liaison will create partnerships, avenues for employee engagement, and validate and measure the outcomes of programs funded.
Additional job responsibilities include:
Resident outreach & distribution of public communication material including promotional give-a-ways and social events
Community Advisory Panel (CAP) between the plant and the community as well as hosting “VIP/Stakeholder” meetings for the plant and offsite remediation
Coordination of community and special interest group Plant Tours for select groups
Development, maintenance and distribution of Community Connection Newsletter and client community website
Collaboration with local Plant Manager, remediation/technical team, and Community Office personnel
Communication database management, as needed
Outline, compose and present written project summary documents based on information provided by the technical team using clear and concise writing.
Ability to express ideas orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Support the GEI Project Manager with budgeting, forecasting, scope of work development, document tracking, staffing and scheduling.
Support preparation of technical reports and presentations for delivery to clients and regulators
Independently communicate details of remediation and restoration efforts to local residents.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s Degree and equivalent experience from an accredited university in Communication, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or Geology related fields.
3+ years of previous professional experience in a community relations role; general familiarity with environmental regulations is desirable but not required.
Experience with Microsoft Office software
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Valid U.S. driver’s license
GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes
Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
Pay Range For This Position: $35 - $40/hour
Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
Rewards and Recognition
GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here )
A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT Functional Demands X Sedentary Light Medium Other
Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements Occasional (0-35% of day)
Frequent (33-66% of day)
(67-100% of day)
Not Applicable
6-8 hours
Standing 0-1 hour
Walking 0-1 hour
Climbing X
Lifting (floor to waist level)
Lifting (waist level and above)
Carrying objects 0-1 hour
Push/pull X
Twisting 0-1 hour
Reaching forward 0-1 hour
Reaching overhead 0-1 hour
X 3-5 hours
1-2 hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion 6-8 hours
Taste or smell (taste=never) 0-1 hour
Talk or hear 3-5 hours
Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision X
Far Vision X
Age: 18
Yes
No
Not Applicable
X
Sensory Requirements Minimal
Moderate
Accurate
Not Applicable
Depth perception X
Hearing X
Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated X
Chemical X
X
Extreme temperatures X
Radiation X
Uneven surfaces or elevations X
X
Dust/particulate matter X
Other (exposure risks) X
GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.
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