Compliance Consultant

Aston Carter•Houston, TX

4h•$39 - $48•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Hazardous Materials Transportation Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing expert advice and clear communication regarding the transportation and shipment of hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

Requirements

At least five years of professional experience involving the shipping or transportation of hazardous materials.
Working knowledge of the Hazardous Materials Regulations under 49 CFR Parts 171-180.
Demonstrated knowledge of hazardous material classification, packaging requirements, marking and labeling, placarding, shipping papers, hazardous materials training requirements, registration requirements, proper shipping names, hazard classes and divisions, UN/NA identification numbers, packing groups, and regulatory exceptions.
Proven ability to locate, analyze, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements to real-world operational scenarios.
Regulatory research and analytical skills.
Excellent professional writing skills, particularly when responding to technical or compliance-related questions through email.
Ability to translate technical regulatory language into practical guidance that customers can easily understand.
Ability to provide accurate, well-supported answers within established service-level expectations.
Attention to detail and commitment to regulatory accuracy.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Compliance management and logistics experience.
Familiarity with data entry related to regulatory compliance.
Experience with carrier or shipment processes.

Responsibilities

Respond to customer questions concerning the transportation and shipment of hazardous materials.
Research, interpret, and apply the Hazardous Materials Regulations to specific customer situations and operational questions.
Provide clear, concise, and accurate written responses through email.
Meet an established service-level expectation of responding to customer inquiries within 24 hours, with most questions requiring a response within several hours.
Explain complicated regulatory concepts in plain, practical, and conversational language.
Determine proper shipping names, hazard classes, UN/NA identification numbers, packing groups, and applicable regulatory exceptions.
Provide supporting agency-issued interpretations when relevant to the customers situation.
Review training documents, short articles, and other compliance content for regulatory accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
Identify potential compliance gaps, inaccuracies, or areas requiring clarification within educational and customer-facing materials.
Serve as a hazardous materials transportation subject matter resource for customers, business partners, and internal departments.
Analyze the facts of each situation and explain how the requirements apply to the customers specific circumstances.
Collaborate virtually with members of the regulatory transportation and compliance team.
Maintain timely and professional communication while independently managing assigned questions and content reviews.