Regional Compliance Specialist at MV Transportation

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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

MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.  The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. 

Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

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