The Regional Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring divisions are meeting compliance requirements in the areas of company standards, regulatory safety, drug and alcohol programs, licensing/credentials and other regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with Region Safety Directors, GMs, and division safety, develop and implement strategies to improve regulatory compliance within each division.
- Complete routine onsite safety program audits.
- Provide analysis of internal safety audit results to provide guidance on program deficiencies; track compliance of corrective actions / resolution.
- Stay abreast of changing regulations and ensure region compliance.
- Partners with Operations to provide support and guidance to management staff and safety sensitive employees regarding FTA compliance issues
- Assist in maintaining audit-ready documents and files within each division.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to divisions on how to improve their compliance and performance.
- Assist with audit preparation for various regulators, including but not limited to CHP, FTA, FMCSA, OSHA, and various client contract or state audits.
- Maintain a calendar of all upcoming audits and proactive areas of focus.
- Assist with new Division start-up projects to ensure regulatory compliance post-start-up.
- Assist with auditing DMV testing and program compliance.
- Assist in turning around low-performing divisions' compliance numbers and contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s compliance program and processes.
- Ensure all safety and training manuals, programs, policies and procedures are current and adhered to.
- Partner with regional training managers to produce training materials to serve as guides for knowledge management and compliance assurance.
The following key competencies represent qualities, traits, and behaviors that a successful employee will exhibit. This list is not exhaustive, as other qualities, traits, and behaviors are also desired.
- The ability to demonstrate and promote ethical behavior through the establishment and adherence to policies, procedures, and professional standards of conduct.
- The ability to define standards for services/work processes and manage activities and people in a manner that effectively achieves those standards.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; the ability to convey concepts and information in business writing; and the ability to plan and deliver communications/presentations that impact and / or persuade the intended audience.
- The ability to build and foster collaborative relationships by developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships inside or outside the organization.
- The ability to professionally demonstrate concern for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with a broad array of stakeholders and industry groups in order to deliver effective, industry-leading solutions in training.
- Drives for results and holds others accountable to ensure success.
Talent Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Health Management, Rehabilitation Services, Business Administration, Behavioral Sciences, Safety, or a related field is preferred
- A minimum of five years of experience in the administration of Federal Transportation Administration drug and alcohol program, DOT Compliance, CA DMV Employer Testing Programs; OSHA regulations; regulatory audits
- Must be proficient in business software application, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and video conferencing.
- Bilingual (English, Spanish), an asset
- Remote with necessary travel to Divisions (80% travel) within assigned Regions
Starting salary range: $75,000 - $95,000
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