What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory Affairs Specialist II, Dangerous Goods Transportation position at myGwork - LGBTQ Business Community?
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Overview: The Regulatory Affairs Specialist II is responsible for ensuring compliance with hazardous material regulations and serving as a subject matter expert in hazardous material classification. This role requires in-depth knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT), International Air Transport Association (IATA), and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) regulations.
Location:
This is an onsite role available in 5 locations across the US. Residency near Pittsburgh, PA, Nazareth, PA, Suwanee, GA, Florence, KY or Dallas, TX. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Key Responsibilities
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Overview: The Regulatory Affairs Specialist II is responsible for ensuring compliance with hazardous material regulations and serving as a subject matter expert in hazardous material classification. This role requires in-depth knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT), International Air Transport Association (IATA), and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) regulations.
Location:
This is an onsite role available in 5 locations across the US. Residency near Pittsburgh, PA, Nazareth, PA, Suwanee, GA, Florence, KY or Dallas, TX. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform transportation classifications for the sale of products, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Provide expert support on hazardous material shipping.
- Support ongoing sales and regulatory operations for the CCG organization through additional project work as needed.
- Review catalog and non-catalog items as part of the new product introduction process.
- Track process metrics and conduct statistical analysis.
- Solve problems and implement process improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement by focusing on root causes and implementing countermeasures to prevent dangerous goods frustrated shipments.
- Manage relationships with CCG locations to ensure compliance in their shipping activities.
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance with hazardous material regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve compliance issues.
- Expertise in DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations.
- Strong understanding of hazardous material classification and transportation.
- Proven experience in developing and coordinating compliance policies.
- Excellent project management skills to support various hazardous material initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Diligent with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Proficiency in using compliance management software and tools.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in hazardous material compliance and transportation.
- Certification in hazardous material handling and transportation is preferred.
