Regulatory Specialist

Regulatory Specialist

Blue Bird (NASDAQ : BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world 25 million children twice a day making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions.

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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities For Success

Basic Education And Experience Required

Preferred Education And Experience

We Value

Includes

Blue Bird is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms. All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.