Safety Specialist

Overview

Job Summary:

Malanai LLC is recruiting a Safety Specialist to support the US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA's) Office of Vehicle Safety and Compliance (OVSC). This role supports OVSC's mission to ensure that motor vehicles and regulated equipment comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), thereby reducing vehicle-related fatalities and injuries and enhancing roadway safety.

The Safety Specialist uses applied automotive and engineering knowledge to support compliance testing, inspection programs, data analysis and process improvement initiatives. The position interfaces with multiple OVSC divisions, supporting compliance investigations, test procedure development, documentation, and reporting activities. This role requires the ability to work independently across programs while maintaining consistent coordination with OVSC staff and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

The Safety Specialist activities include but are not limited to:
Strong PC knowledge
Provide cross-division technical and analytical support to OVSC compliance, testing, and inspection programs.
Apply automotive engineering knowledge to support the development, execution, and evaluation of annual vehicle and equipment inspection program.
Assist with the execution of compliance and inspection activities, including conducting field work, vehicle inspections, and drafting technical test and inspection reports.
Support the development, review and refinement of vehicle and equipment test procedures in alignment with FVMSS requirements and industry best practices.
Review test reports and compliance documentation to assess conformity with applicable safety standards.
Perform data analysis on compliance and inspection data to identify trends, risk, and potential noncompliance issues across OVSC programs.
Analyze emerging technologies and compliance data to support program planning and reporting to OVSC leadership.
Collaborate with OVSC engineering, investigators, program manager, and analyst to ensure consistent technical support across enforcement, testing, and compliance activities.
Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Requirements

Qualifications:
Attention to detail
Communication skills and teamwork
Self-motivated and capable of independent work and productivity
and capable of passing a National Agency Check with Investigation

Technical Qualifications:
Strong automotive, engineering, or technical background, or comparable experience supporting vehicle safety or compliance programs.
Experience with vehicle inspections, testing, data analysis, or regulatory compliance support preferred.
Ability to interpret and apply FMVSS requirements and technical standards.
Strong analytical, documentation and technical writing skills.
Ability to support multiple OVSC divisions simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
Proficiency with data analytics tools, spreadsheets, and technical reporting.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in regulated, process-riven environment.

Benefits:
Employer Paid Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
401k
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave

Physical Requirements:
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. May include lifting weight up to 50 pounds as necessary.

Malanai LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions, functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Malanai LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally.

Posted Salary Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.