DOT Compliance Manager

SummarySpire is seeking a Manager, DOT Compliance to work in the Fleet department in St. Louis, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, or Birmingham, Alabama. This position is responsible for establishing a companywide U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance program and ensuring that the company complies with all applicable regulations under the DOT and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as well as all internal company related policies and procedures. The Manager, DOT Compliance will coordinate all compliance efforts across the organization, including Human Resources, Environmental, Safety, Risk/Insurance, Fleet, and Field Operations, ensuring all compliance related procedures and requirements are in place and completed timely and accurately.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and manage an overall company DOT compliance program and maintain all DOT compliance related policiesMonitor company-wide compliance with all DOT regulations.Drive a company-wide project to identify and understand all requirements, to determine current state, prioritize critical next steps, develop timeline, resources, and budget, implement, and measure, status and successResponsible for overseeing and supporting processes across several internal groups within Spire with all applicable regulatory compliance requirements regarding the following:Financial responsibility to ensure required levels of insurance coverage are maintained for fleet vehiclesDriver qualification files, ensuring timely updates and maintenance of required documentationDrug and alcohol testing program and recordsAccident reporting, documentation and record retentionVehicle inspection, maintenance and applicable documentationHazardous materials shipping documentationDriver and operation staff safety and regulatory requirements including but not limited to annual driver performance reviews, safe driving seminarsRequired DOT training including driver orientation, annual refresher training, road tests and HazMatEnsure compliance with the company’s DOT regulatory requirements and determine functional ownership.Prepare for and lead DOT audits and internal compliance reviewsOversee the process of preparing and filing including but not limited to IFTA/IRP, MCS-150B, UCR (TK)Develop a companywide DOT dashboard to track, and report compliance metrics and provide recommendations for continuous improvementResearch, understand, and partner with internal departments on implementing new regulations and ensuring compliance requirements are established and metSkilled project management, from inception to close, ensuring appropriate scope, resources, budget, timelines, measurements are established, and met successfullyLead regularly scheduled cross functional meetings to monitor and ensure compliance companywidePresent companywide metrics and performance to senior leadership as neededMaintain knowledge of changes in federal and state transportation regulationsResearch, review, and recommend systems and tools to maintain complianceSupport assigned resources including ensuring access to the proper tools and training, providing guidance and input/feedback on performance to department management.Special projects as neededEssential CharacteristicsAbility to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to an inclusive workforce that recognizes and respects individual unique skills and perspectivesAbility to influence outside of a direct reporting relationshipAdept at working collaboratively across several groups to meet common goalsEstablished and proven project management skillsStrong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of peopleProficient at working under pressure and ability to meet tight deadlinesAbility to adapt in a fast-moving and changing cultureAbility to work independently and manage time effectively to meet individual goals and deadlinesAbility to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environmentSupervisory ResponsibilitiesIndirect management of and delegation to several resources across the organizationRequired Education (certifications, licenses)Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Transportation, Logistics, or related field requiredRequired knowledge, skill and abilities5+ years progressive professional experience leading and influencing indirect resources and managing programs outside of one’s own reporting relationship5+ years of large-scale project management experience in DOT compliance, safety management, Human Resources, or a related roleMinimum of 10 years of progressive experience3-5 years of experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate experience with Excel and PowerPointExtensive knowledge of project management techniques and proven ability to lead cross functional teams / work across functional areas from initiation through close to achieve mutual goalsMust have strong analytical skills, and experience with summarizing and presenting resultsExcellent communication, leadership, and training skillsKnowledge of DOT and FMSCA regulations and requirements preferredSignificant experience conducting and responding to audits and investigations with discretion and professionalismExperience with JJ Keller or other regulatory, safety, and compliance vendors preferredPrior experience in trucking, fleet, HR, or EHS a plusPhysical demands, environment and scheduleWork is performed in a shared office environmentHybrid Working Hours: Typically, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with the option to work remote 2 days per week following onboarding. Additional hours required during peak periods and special projectsOccasional travel requireCompany OverviewWe are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs. Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed. Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative. By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.Posting RequirementsDisclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Spire and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please click on the following links: About the EEO law and EEO law supplement.