At Blue Bird (BLBD), we come to work every day with one common goal: to design, build, sell and service North America’s finest school bus. That's what we do - no distractions, no competing priorities. Since 1927, we have focused on listening to our customers, embracing their needs, and delivering innovations that lead the market. Today, we are a billion-dollar school bus manufacturer headquartered in Macon, Georgia and with manufacturing facilities located just over an hour south of Atlanta, in Fort Valley, GA.

We are pleased to share that we have an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Regulatory Specialist as part a key member of the Blue Bird Certification and Compliance Team.

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION REQUIRING ON-SITE ATTENDANCE 2-3 DAYS A WEEK

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Regulatory & Product Compliance, this role is responsible for collaborating across business units and functional leaders to coordinate development and execution of Blue Bird’s Vehicle certification and compliance activities. This role involves interpreting regulatory rules or rule changes and ensuring that they are communicated through corporate policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Submit defect and recall reports to NHTSA and Transport Canada.
• Prepares, reviews, make edits and submit periodic compliance reports to NHTSA, Transport Canada and other regulatory agencies.
• Create and maintain responses to NHTSA for EWR TREAD reports.
• Create and maintain ownership of Blue Bird Export reports.
• Work with NHTSA by participating in their pilot programs and provide feedback from Blue Bird’s perspective.
• Serve as a technical authority regarding vehicle safety certification and compliance requirements and provide guidance & direction when needed to ensure that Blue Bird compliance is maintained.
• Work with regulatory agencies on discussions related to new refrigerants and support Blue Bird’s position.
• Work on PFAS usage regulations and compliance requirements.
• Work with stakeholders and analyze the new NHTSA Zero Emissions Vehicles Integrity testing rulemaking, create requirements and support testing and validation.
• Work with key stakeholders in gathering compliance reports and analyze them.
• Communicate compliance status weekly or daily basis to product planning, production, sales and management.
• Develop creative methods (along with supporting engineers) to monitor and ensure Blue Bird’s safety and vehicle compliance and communicate results and corrective actions.
• Strengthen industry influence via regular participation within the appropriate Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) committees. Participates in the regulatory rulemaking process by interacting with internal and external groups, including analysis and response to proposed regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of local, regional, and international regulations and standards.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills to building relationships, influence others, collaboratively solve problems, and partner effectively with key internal stakeholders
• Strong project management skills with a keen attention to detail and operations with a sense of urgency to move from ideas to action.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity
• Strong and consistent personal ethics and a high sense of integrity
• Occasional domestic travel as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field required.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in vehicle safety and emissions certification and compliance reporting to government agencies.
• Automotive, Trucking or Bus industry experience is preferred

WE VALUE

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance;
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters;
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus;
• Ability to influence stakeholders;
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex compensation details in a clear manner;
• Flexible workspaces and work hours that help you unleash the best you;
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.