DOT Regulatory Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Job summary

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

seeks a DOT Regulatory Specialist to translate complex federal motor carrier regulations into practical guidance for customers and internal teams. You will research regulatory developments, create educational content, and support training programs and events to reduce risk and ensure compliance. As a trusted subject matter expert, you’ll contribute to content and advisory services, collaborating with product, marketing and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation safety industry.
• Experience developing and delivering educational/training programs.
• Industry experience may contribute if communication skills are shown.

Responsibilities

• Researches, writes, reviews and 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.
• Stay current with trends and developments to support responsibilities.
• Prepares and delivers webinars and occasional presentations at outside events.
• Writes blogs, white papers, etc. to support marketing and demonstrate expertise.
• Supports multiple divisions with regulatory material for various projects.
• Maintains industry relationships.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Research

Training development

Education

Bachelor's Degree or related field

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Content Management Systems

Job description

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,

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 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: Click HERE to hear from our associates about what they have to say about life as an associate at J. J. Keller.
• J. J. Keller Earns 8th Great Place to Work Certification: Click HERE to find out what makes J. J. Keller great.
• J. J. Keller Certified as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace in America: Click HERE to find out why our associates LOVE working at J. J. Keller.
• 2024 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation: Click HERE to learn more about this prestigious recognition.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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.