DOT Regulatory Specialist

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in the US

Health benefits

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

seeks a DOT Regulatory Specialist to translate federal motor carrier regulations into practical guidance for customers and partners. You will research regulatory developments, analyze compliance scenarios, and create educational content and training materials. You will deliver webinars, write blogs and white papers, and contribute to training programs while staying current on industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation safety or a related field.
• Experience developing written materials and educational/training programs.
• Industry experience in transportation safety with strong regulatory knowledge and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, review, and edit training materials, guides, handbooks, newsletters, and online content.
• Provide regulatory knowledge and expert analysis to customers and internal teams.
• Develop and deliver webinars and presentations at events as needed.
• Create blogs, white papers, and articles to demonstrate the company's expertise and support marketing.
• Maintain industry relationships and stay current on regulatory developments.

Skills

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Regulatory writing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Content Management Systems

Job description

Requisition #: 20864
Functional Area: Editorial/Writing/Research
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Options: Remote / Work from Home in the US #LI-Remote
Work Hours: Standard Business Hours

Position Summary

As a DOT Regulatory Specialist with J. J. Keller, you'll leverage your industry expertise to influence thousands of transportation professionals through industry-leading content, training, advisory support, and compliance guidance.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted subject matter expert, translating complex federal motor carrier regulations into practical, actionable guidance for customers, business partners, and internal teams. You'll research regulatory developments, analyze real-world compliance scenarios, create educational content, contribute to training programs and events, and provide expert insight that helps organizations reduce risk and maintain compliance.

Successful candidates combine deep DOT/FMCSA knowledge with strong communication skills and a passion for educating others. If you enjoy interpreting regulations, writing and presenting on complex topics, and serving as a recognized industry expert, apply today!

Job Responsibilities

• Researches, writes, reviews and/or edits material for training, guides/manuals, handbooks, newsletters and on-line services.
• Provides regulatory knowledge, expert analysis, product knowledge and training support to internal and external customers
• Suggest new products/services and revisions of existing products/services.
• Actively seeks to stay current with trends and specific developments in assigned subject areas in order to facilitate the above responsibilities.
• Take advantage of available software and technology in content creation and research/knowledge acquisition.
• Prepares and delivers webinars and occasionally presentations at outside events.
• Writes blogs, outside articles for trade publications, white papers, etc. to support Marketing efforts and to demonstrate the company's expertise.
• Provides industry and product knowledge and researches, develops and reviews material for unique or custom projects to support Technology Solutions, Professional Services, Compliance Products, and sales channels.
• Maintains pertinent industry relationships.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a practitioner, expert, or researcher in the transportation safety industry.
• Experience developing written materials.
• Experience developing and delivering educational/training programs.
• Industry experience may contribute to the experience thresholds above if appropriate communication skills can be demonstrated.

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient in the use of a PC and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and Content Management Systems preferred.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge/experience with transport regulatory topics required.
• Presentation skills, both in-person and web-based.

Internal J. J. Keller experience requirements may vary from those for external candidates, with consideration given to demonstrated performance, institutional knowledge, and career progression within the organization.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time.

Occasional travel: 5% to offsite offices, customer sites and/or industry and training events required, depending on level and assignment.

We Protect People & The Businesses They Run™

Every associate at J. J. Keller makes a difference by creating safer, more respectful workplaces. Whether serving our customers directly with expertise in safety and regulatory compliance or supporting the business with specialized skills, together we contribute to better workplaces for people across North America.

J. J. Keller History

November 1, 2023, marked 70 years of business for J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Click HERE to take a tour through three generations of this family-owned business - from our founding as a one-man consulting firm through decades of delivering on our purpose of protecting people and the businesses they run.

J. J. Keller Career Stories

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J. J. Keller Earns 10th Great Place to Work Certification™

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J. J. Keller Certified as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® in America

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2024 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation

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J. J. Keller provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan, etc.

The compensation range for this role is $34.00 to $36.00 which varies depending on factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's overall experience and geographic location.

Note that J. J. Keller is not currently recruiting employees to work in California.

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Nearest Major Market

Oshkosh

Nearest Secondary Market

Appleton

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