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As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position has the responsibility of oversite and regulatory performance management of Amtrak's Department of Transportation (DOT) Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and driver regulatory compliance for the entire regulated fleet. The role will be responsible for managing Amtrak's compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations involving CMV/CDL drivers and vehicle regulations. Working with departmental leadership and as required, this role will communicate actionable compliance deficiencies and provide corrective action oversite/support of regulatory compliance initiatives- as well as overall compliance contributing to operational continuity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Acts as the company coordinator for CMV training, hiring, medical and drug and alcohol testing, hazardous material transporting, vehicle maintenance and inspection, driver license review, and all other carrier, driver, and supervisor responsibilities.
• Oversee small team of employees to deliver overall vehicle compliance to Amtrak's regulated fleet.
• Provide actionable data for leadership to make data-driven decisions around vehicle and driver compliance.
• Acts as coordinator for field audits to inspect and report findings on driver and vehicle compliance.
• Oversee monthly reports on vehicle and driver compliance, pre/post-trip inspections and the list of active qualified drivers and regulated vehicles.
• Ability to act as Amtrak's subject matter expert on issues involving commercial driver / vehicle issues and keep impacted departments apprised of regulatory changes as warranted.
• Collaboration with the training group on course content to meet FMCSA guidelines.
• Develop/revise corporate vehicle and driver compliance Policies and Procedures within all regulated departmental groups, to include: Police, Automotive, HR Administrative, HR Training, HR Medical Drug & Alcohol and EHS.
• Audit vehicle and Driver Qualification files- validate data and monitor compliance with regulations.
• Conduct investigations of compliance deficiencies or failures in data systems; identify any processes that are suboptimal and recommended / implement corrective actions with operational leadership.
• Manage record keeping and record retention for all DOT required (audit eligible) documents.
• Analyze data retrieved from software applications and give recommendations to the operations to improve safety and regulatory adherence procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field. or equivalent combination of training, education and relevantexperience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence diverse management teams, within the entire organization.
• Must interact professionally with all associates, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's safety programs.
• Must be a self-starter and continuously strive for improvement.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously with a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Technical writing experience for policies and procedures
• Extensive knowledge and ability to interpret relevant governmental regulations.
• DOT regulations expertise
• FMCSA experience and expertise
• Ability to interpret regulations, create system based solutions
• Experience in using various analytical tools such as Tableau, MS SharePoint, MS Access, MS Excel, and others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years' experience in vehicle regulatory compliance related role
• Microsoft Applications certification
• Expertise in using various analytical tools such as Tableau, MS SharePoint, MS Access, MS Excel, and others
• Design and create data reports
• Transportation industry experience
• DOT Industry certifications/ training

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands:

• Constantly or frequently uses a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse to perform a variety of tasks.
• Constantly or frequently sits, stands, walks, and may lift, carry, push, or pull objects of various weights; may reach, kneel, crouch, bend, or twist in order to in order to perform administrative tasks (e.g., filing, retrieving materials from desks and bookcases, moving around an office setting).

Mental Demands:

• Constantly communicates, comprehends, and responds to verbal statements and instructions, both orally and in writing.
• Frequently acquires new knowledge, skills, and tasks, both complex and simple, in order to maintain effectiveness in position.
• Frequently resolves problems with conflicting priorities in cognitively demanding situations.
• Frequently reads and analyzes hard copy and or computer screen material and writes reports as appropriate.
• Conducts in person and/or telephone dialogues as appropriate in order to manage and conduct the flow of work.

Working Conditions:

• Constantly works in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Frequently handles multiple projects simultaneously.
• Works Daily in Tableau, Microsoft Suite / SAP / Ariba based systems.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $84,900 - $110,052 for the Lead Automotive Compliance Specialist position. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings.

Requisition ID:161582
Posting Location(s):Delaware
Job Family/Function:Supply Chain & Logistics
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR * 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. *1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.