Akkodis is seeking a Regulatory Compliance and Permit Specialist for one of our clients in San Jose, CA.

Rate Range: $70.00/hour to $75.00/hour; the rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance and Permit Specialist to manage and oversee all aspects of Level 2/3/4 permit management and regulatory compliance for our cutting-edge vehicle operations.

This role involves working on regulatory frameworks across state and federal levels.

The successful candidate will act as the key person to communicate with internal teams,

ensuring all operational processes meet stringent compliance standards.

Due to the nature of the work, this role is fully on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, and renew Level 2/3/4 permits for all autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles in the fleet.
• Continuously track permit expiration dates, renewal timelines, and new requirements to ensure uninterrupted compliance.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of vehicles and drivers associated with permits, ensuring timely updates for vehicles added, removed, or modified.
• Collaborate internal with teams to submit event-based and routine reports to federal and state regulatory authorities.
• Document and maintain compliance timelines for all required submissions, including incident reports, testing reports, and performance updates.
• Audit reports for accuracy and completeness, ensuring they meet all federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the renewal and maintenance of insurance coverage for each individual vehicle permit, ensuring alignment with all state insurance requirements.
• Coordinate with insurers to provide documentation and updates required for permit renewals or changes.
• Maintain comprehensive records of insurance certificates, policy terms, and claims documentation.
• Oversee the development, revision, and compliance tracking of training modules for all personnel involved in vehicle operations.
• Ensure drivers, operators, and supporting staff complete all mandatory training and remain compliant with the latest standards.
• Maintain detailed training records, including completion rates, certifications, and any required retraining programs.
• Proactively monitor and review all applicable state and federal regulatory changes related to Level 3/4 autonomous vehicle operations.
• Analyze regulatory updates and their impact on operational processes, communicating changes clearly to relevant stakeholders.

Required:

• Strong knowledge and proven experience working on Level 2/3/4 systems especially in the context of autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks at the state and federal levels, with a willingness to develop expertise in location-specific standards as needed.
• Experience managing processes related to permits, including application, maintenance, and renewal.
• Understanding of compliance reporting, such as incident management and routine documentation requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple regulatory and compliance tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with tools for compliance tracking and project management, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex compliance matters to diverse stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Industry Background: Previous experience in regulatory compliance, legal, or safety operations within the automotive, technology, or transportation industry.
• Risk Management: Experience working with risk mitigation strategies related to safety operations and regulatory audits.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Proven ability to work with engineers, developers, legal teams, and external regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated Data/Analytics experience, Excel proficiency.
• German language proficiency.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance