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About AMCA:

AMCA International Inc. (Air Movement and Control Association) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to testing, certifying, and verifying air movement and control products. Since 1917, AMCA has supported manufacturers with independent, third-party laboratories that perform rigorous performance and durability testing under extreme conditions. AMCA also serves as a unified advocacy voice, influencing fair codes and regulations, and fosters a connected community of more than 400 manufacturers sharing data and best practices.

Job Function

Administers and is responsible for the performance of the business’s certification and compliance filing programs. Provides detailed directions to program participants; coordinating activities with other departments; initiating and executing improvements to existing processes; and developing new processes as needed. Leads and communicates with authority to global participants, partners, staff, senior leadership, and board of directors.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages certification and compliance filing programs in a manner that continually strives to reduce the entry barrier into the programs by developing and maintaining training tools, aids, and processes.
• Leads global certification and compliance programs through:
• Active administration and oversight of each program
• Ownership of reviews and updates to relevant program publications and standards
• Ensuring online information about the product certification directory, compliance information and other programs is accurate and up to date.
• Enforcement of provisions as described in the programs.
• Impartial and consistent interpretation of the provisions of the programs.
• Provides effective leadership and management of department staff including hiring, onboarding, training, performance reviews, coaching/mentoring. Fosters a positive team environment and supports ongoing team development.
• Works closely with global partners on expansion of these programs and services via MOUs or other business agreements.
• Administers and enforces ancillary conformity-assessment programs.
• Maintains accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065, Conformity Assessment—Requirements for Bodies Certifying Products, Processes and Services.
• Develops business plans for and manages the administration of compliance filing programs for members.
• Provides input and oversight of global certification MOUs or other global agreements which align with certification or accreditation programs.
• Maintains recognition as an Energy Star certification body.
• Works closely with senior leadership and periodically prepares reports on the status of certification and compliance filing programs, including maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Promotes certification program and leads business development by participating in industry meetings and trade shows, including making in-person and webinar presentations to existing and potential members.
• Participate in industry meetings and committees to obtain and provide program input and support
• Works with cross-functional teams such as the laboratory, advocacy, standards, and marketing to provide program oversight and instruction.
• Identifies and implements improvements to internal or external facing systems and processes used by these programs and their participants, including the use of AI.
• Performs other duties as directed.

None of the foregoing information in any way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested. Duties are not necessarily comprehensive and are subject to change at any time at the discretion of management.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with minimum of 7 years or related experience and staff management.
• Experience in a testing and certification environment desired with experience in the HVAC industry a plus.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies and build business plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple department objectives, staffing and budgets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management.
• Experience with Quality assurance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and other programs as required, including AI.

Annual salary:

$110,000-$125,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401k matching (no vesting), and hybrid work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This is a hybrid position.
• Physical demands include sitting for long hours, typing, and standing
• Computer work and talking on phone or in-person 

Travel Requirements (if applicable)

• Domestic travel – approximately 5%
• International travel – approximately 5%