Remote Regulatory and Export Compliance Specialist Full Time NEW

Description:Brief Benefits Summary:

• Generous PTO starting your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
• Medical: IV pays 100% of employee-only premiums plus a contribution toward dependents; includes HSA with employer contribution
• Dental: IV covers 90% of premiums
• Life and Short-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid
• 401(k) with up to 4% match (eligible first of the month after 90 days)
• Voluntary add-on policies available: vision, additional life, accident, pet insurance, LegalShield
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your household

Work Authorization:

• US Work Authorization required. Inorganic Ventures does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Work Location:

• Remote: This position can work remotely within the U.S., with periodic onsite visits to our Christiansburg, VA facility.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring the company conforms to applicable laws, regulations and industry initiatives related to business processes. This includes applicable OSHA Hazard Communication Standards, DOT / IATA / IMDG Standards, Code of Federal Regulations, and Export Compliance Regulations, such as EAR, ECCN, HTS codes, etc. We are seeking a self-starter with real-world experience managing regulatory and export compliance.

Authority

The Regulatory and Export Compliance Specialist has the authority to perform all tasks and duties as assigned herein. Authority is also granted for the following: Create, edit, review and approve policy, procedures, and work instructions; raise compliance risks to Top Management.

Authority to stop work: This authority permits any employee at any level to halt a job or task when a hazardous situation appears imminent, or they feel unsafe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison for internal and external regulatory compliance matters (e.g., commercial and logistics processes, staff training, vendor interactions and customer complaints)
• Manage the company’s compliance to Globally Harmonized System (GHS) requirements regarding labels, Safety Data Sheets, and other related paperwork that accompanies our products.
• Develop and implement an export compliance program to ensure the organization operates in accordance with state and federal laws
• Oversee the maintenance and retention of regulatory reports, registrations, permits and applications for same
• Utilize the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for export control and be able to assign appropriate ECCNs for export compliance
• Apply for US export license/approval when deemed necessary. Work with Logistics to ensure that the appropriate export declarations, physical marking of goods, etc. are being used on all export shipments
• Remain up to date on federal and state laws related to the organization and update policies accordingly.
• Perform compliance audits to determine whether established protocols are being followed and where they can be improved
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required –

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of science, or a combination of experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
• Significant to expert knowledge of foreign export laws and regulations, particularly, U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN)
• Significant to expert knowledge of major federal regulations such as, IMERC, PFSA, TSCA, PHMSA, EPCRA, OSHA, etc.
• Ability to approach problem solving using innovative ideas and a broad perspective
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other stakeholders with diverse viewpoints
• Experience creating and training others on policies and procedures
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals to include international and domestic customers
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• PC proficiency with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, an Export Compliance Professional (ECoP®) certification.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, certification for 49-CFR and IATA dangerous goods transportation

Travel Requirement:

• If remote, some travel to the company’s site will be required

Preferred –

• 5+ years of relevant experience in logistics, import compliance, and/or supply chain operations in the hazardous chemical industry.

Inorganic Ventures reserves the right to modify job duties at any time, and this job description is not

designed to cover every responsibility required of the employee.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person