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 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Product Certification and Compliance; this role is responsible for collaborating across business units and functional leaders to coordinate development and execution of Blue Bird’s certification and compliance reporting activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares, reviews, make edits and submit certification applications to EPA and CARB
- Create and maintain responses to EPA, CARB, ECCC and other regulatory agencies; to include HVIP applications for California and New York
- Create and submit production and Advanced Clean Trucks (Rule implemented in 2024) reports
- Serve as a technical authority regarding emissions compliance requirements and provide guidance & direction by Interpreting regulatory language
- Work with key stakeholders in gathering information for certification applications and analyze them
- Participates in the emissions and fuel economy regulatory rulemaking process by interacting with internal and external groups, including analysis and response to proposed regulations
- Communicate certification status weekly or daily basis to product planning, production, sales and management
- Provide inputs for organization pertaining to upcoming certification requirements
- Develop creative methods (along with supporting engineers) towards procuring the Company’s emissions certifications are submitted and approved on time
- Work with and lead activities supported by other compliance engineers to ensure that obligations required to maintain GHG emissions compliance are provided accurately and on time
- Strengthen industry influence via regular participation within the appropriate Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) committees
- Perform other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong interpersonal skills to building relationships, influence others, collaboratively solve problems, and partner effectively with key internal stakeholders
- Ability to analyze complex data sets
- Strong project management skills with a keen attention to detail and operations with a sense of urgency to move from ideas to action
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity
- Strong and consistent personal ethics and a high sense of integrity
- Strong business, financial, and analytical acumen
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel domestically when required
EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE
- Bachelor’s degree in technical field required.
- Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in vehicle emissions certification and compliance reporting to government agencies.
- Automotive, Trucking or Bus industry experience is preferred
- Experience with emissions and Fuel economy regulations
WE VALUE
- Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance;
- Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters;
- Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus;
- Ability to influence stakeholders;
- Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner;
- Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
Work ExperienceExperience with emissions and fuel economy regulations.
Experience in the Automotive, Trucking or Bus industry.
4 years: Experience with vehicle emissions certification and compliance reporting to government agencies.
Education
Required: Bachelors
