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Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a DOT Compliance and Administrative Support Specialist to join our corporate staff to support our growing vehicle fleet and operations. This is a hybrid role, working in our Springfield, VA office and from home, from 9AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the DOT Compliance and Administrative Support Specialist at Terrestris do?

As the DOT Compliance and Administrative Support Specialist you will help to ensure that company vehicles, equipment, and drivers remain fully compliant with DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, and state regulations while supporting daily fleet operations. This role is responsible for maintaining driver qualification files, vehicle registrations, permits, insurance records, equipment tracking, and compliance documentation, as well as coordinating audits, testing, and safety initiatives. The position also supports fleet logistics and office administration by tracking maintenance and warranties, purchasing supplies, assisting with training materials, and helping launch new fleet operations and systems. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, knowledge of transportation compliance processes, and the ability to communicate effectively with drivers, vendors, and internal teams are essential for success in this role.

What does a typical day look like for a DOT Compliance and Administrative Support Specialist?

You will:

• Maintain driver, equipment, and vehicle records, both paper and electronic.
• Tracking equipment rentals and equipment movement.
• Manage DOT and state compliance requirements.
• Assist with maintenance, warranty, and damage records and logistics.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are registered in applicable local, state, and federal systems.
• Track and monitor driver files, qualifications, and hours of service compliance.
• Track testing for drivers and equipment.
• Review and support internal and external audits and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and providing training, safety alerts, and safety articles for fleet drivers.
• Assist with the coordination of new fleet operations for training and system setup.
• Assist with permitting.
• Ensure equipment is properly insured, labeled, and outfitted with applicable safety supplies.
• Order/purchase supplies.
• Travel from time-to-time to inspect fleet and drivers.
• Perform office administrative tasks (ordering/purchasing supplies, coordinating team meals, organizing office supplies, etc.).
• Develop/write content as necessary (press releases, training materials, equipment brochure/website, etc.).

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• Authorizationto permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Knowledgeof Title Transfers, IFTA Permitting, License Plates Transfers, Tags, etc.
• CoordinateDepartment of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials SafetyAssociation (PHMSA), and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)compliance.
• Experiencewith DOT and state requirements for Driver Qualification Files (DQF), MotorVehicle Reports (MVR) process, DOT physical compliance, and DOT Drug andAlcohol (D&A) compliance.
• Reviewand support internal and external audits and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Experiencewith vehicle compliance.
• Abilityto communicate effectively in English.

We are extra impressed by folks with:

• Abilityto operate fleet vehicles (CDL and/or non-CDL vehicles).
• Abilityto communicate in Spanish (verbal and in writing).

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided fo employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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