HR DOT Compliance Specialist

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community. RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.) This position is responsible to create, administer, and maintain the organization’s DOT Driver Qualification (DQ) files in accordance with required regulations. This position will also support the drug and alcohol program. This position also performs support functions for office services and other administration divisions. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL: Design, implement and maintain the organization’s Driver Qualification (DQ) files ensuring compliance with FMCSA Part 391 through electronic record keeping systems that capture mandatory DQ file documentation. Conduct internal audits of records to ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations as needed, follows through with the appropriate manager to obtain corrections. Coordinates annual MVR/CDLIS investigation and completion of Violation and Review Record consistent with FMCSA Part 391.25 and 391.27. Provides coaching, training and direction to multiple departments who are responsible for a portion of the DQ files. Identifies and advises management of trends, changes in the regulations, problems and issues complying with FMCSA regulations as well as recommends a course of action. Perform urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests as needed this process includes maintain the integrity of the process, ensure privacy of the employee being tested, ensure security of the specimen and collection site, timely shipping of specimens and knowledge of the DOT Part 40. Performs internal and external verifications including safety performance records requests, 24-month drug and alcohol release of information and when appropriate FRA service record requests. Provides support to drug and alcohol program by assisting with orientation presentations, reporting drug screen results, drug and alcohol training and other miscellaneous tasks. Performs room setups for the R,T & D conference room OTHER: All job-related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree in Business or related area preferred. Two years of experience in Electronic Records Management, Records Inventory, Records Management Audits, and Records Analysis and Scheduling preferred. One year of experience in training and coaching preferred. Proficiency in FMCSA regulations pertaining to Driver Qualification requirements and DOT requirements preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe & SharePoint. Proficiency in interpreting federal and state laws. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to use sound judgment and maintain confidentiality. Ability to analyze processes and develop new protocols for greater efficiency. Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to complete qualification training for urine collections and breath alcohol tests within 90 days of hire. OR An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. CAREER MAP Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Supervisor, Office Services Pay Range: $52,047.00 - $80,674.00 Annual RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [https://rtddenver.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ExecOffice/CR/EOO/Ebs3Sp0dvC1FubK18l1q8IIBl5vrzeSYJ33C0F3-_f5zvw?e=Oq2eK3] At RTD, we’re more than a rail and bus company. We’re a close-knit transit family that plans, schedules, operates, promotes and maintains the public transportation system throughout the metro area. Our people have passion – about transit, communities, and the region as a whole. People who bring this passion to the workplace and want to make our city a more accessible place to live, work, and play. At RTD, we deliver safe, clean, reliable, and cost-effective service to the millions of people we serve every day. We have over 2,500 employees at RTD in a wide variety of jobs from management, to administrative, to skilled trades. Together, we work hard to keep this city moving day and night. Just take a look at all the jobs we do each and every day. How RTD qualifies relevant work experience and education: https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2021-01/Relevant-Work-Experience-and-Education-Qualifications.pdf RTD is an equal employment opportunity employer. RTD is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The Regional Transportation District complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. RTD participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Salary : $52,047 - $80,674