Automotive Repair Risk Management Consultant (Part-Time)
Automotive Repair Risk Management Consultant (Part-Time)
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Job Description
Help us help keep people safeand businesses working as one ofBuilt In Colorados Best Places to Workfor six years in a rowKPAis made up of talented individuals working together for the greater here to help our clients buildsafe thriving organizations and were looking for people with a common goal to help us do it.
Position Description:
This position will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients to establish and demonstrate exceptional industry and regulatory knowledge through onsite field audits repair order reviews and employee training. The objective of the consultant is to help minimize risk and increase profitability for the client.
The consultant develops and maintains relationships with dealer principals dealer management compliance officers dealer general counsel and other dealership staff. The position requires a person who is comfortable connecting with clients face-to-face as well as by phone e-mail and virtual video sharing.
Functions of the Automotive Repair Risk Management Consultant position will grow and change as KPA grows so its a great opportunity to join an expanding department at KPA.
Location:
While this is a remote position based out of the employees home office it will require frequent visits to clients within the territory including overnight travel. This position will be based in the Los Angeles area and work with clients across California.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct audits of automotive repair dealers smog check stations and vehicle inspection operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (such as the Automotive Repair Act and Smog Check Program).
- Review records such as repair orders invoices and inspection reports to assess accuracy and completeness.
- Inspect facilities to ensure they meet regulatory standards.
- Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing findings identifying non-compliance and recommending corrective actions.
- Provide onsite education and guidance to managers and Service Advisors regarding compliance requirements.
Qualifications:
- Senior level experience working in an automotive dealership required. Deep knowledge in Bureau of Automative Repair and Automotive Repair compliance.
- Ability to stay current with legal/regulatory and compliance trends incorporating new information into KPA policies and procedures.
- Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and evaluate their broader implications for the business.
- Ability to interact with clients at all levels providing timely practical advice and solutions. Strong communication skills both in-person and in writing are required.
- Ability to work independently exercise good judgment and take ownership of issues and matters to their successful conclusion.
- Experience working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated integrity and ability to foster a compliance culture.
- Strong ability to multi-task and quickly shift priorities.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to navigate and learn new platforms and technology quickly and effectively. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word Outlook and PowerPoint and will be proficient and comfortable using handheld and portable devices
- Prior experience with BAR-regulated businesses.
- Bilingual skills are a plus (Spanish Mandarin etc.).
- Strong writing and public speaking ability.
- Knowledge of STAR program and vehicle emissions control systems.
Desired qualifications:
Success Criteria:
- Effective communication skills in-person in writing and by phone.
- Professional collaborative and persuasive when interacting with clients.
- Successfully work in a fast-paced self-directed entrepreneurial environment combining the independence of working from a home office while professionally representing KPA.
- Interest and aptitude in learning Federal and State-specific regulations imposed on the automotive dealership industry.
- Ability to manage accounts efficiently and document all activities in our CRM platform
Qualifications:
- Senior-level experience working in an automotive dealership required. Deep knowledge in BAR and Service drive compliance. Sales and Service drive experience is a plus.
- Ability to stay current with legal/regulatory and compliance trends incorporating new information into KPA policies and procedures.
- Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and evaluate their broader implications for the business.
- Ability to interact with clients at all levels providing timely practical advice and solutions. Strong communication skills both in-person and in writing are required.
- Ability to work independently exercise good judgment and take ownership of issues and matters to their successful conclusion.
- Experience working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated integrity and ability to foster a compliance culture.
- Strong ability to multi-task and quickly shift priorities.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to navigate and learn new platforms and technology quickly and effectively. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word Outlook and PowerPoint and will be proficient and comfortable using handheld and portable devices.
Expectations:
- In the first 60 days you will:
- In the first 6 months you will:
- By the end of the first year you will:
Shadow our teams consultants and learn the process on how to properly conduct a KPA Automotive Repair Compliance Audit.
Learn the Vera Suite system thoroughly and learn to use the handheld in the field.
Attended multiple in person meetings and webinars on the Automotive Repair product.
Inherit a customer service base and quickly establish relationships with Mangers and Management teams across many different dealerships.
Complete new hire orientation training to be fully operational as a KPA Automotive Repair Consultant using KPA technology to perform audits on a handheld device.
Pass a test on Automotive Repair compliance before becoming operational.
Establish and demonstrate exceptional industry and regulatory knowledge through onsite field audits employee training and regulatory interaction.
Organize client visit schedule to maximize travel efficiency based on local and distant client groupings and service frequency.
Assist with and/or prepare various compliance documentation as needed.
Help communicate and implement Automotive Repair management compliance systems
Support the ongoing growth of the company by performing exceptional customer service documenting and submitting 20 referrals or sales leads per year to your area Account Executive
Be responsible for promoting productive relationships with dealer group management for KPA clients and State Dealer Association Management.
Perform your first in person presentation to our complete district on the ever-changing Compliance responsibilities for a dealership and how our product line is crucial.
Performs other duties and fulfills other responsibilities as assigned.
Relationships:
- As a Service Drive Consultant you are expected to develop and maintain internal and external relationships with:
- District Manager District Supervisor staff colleagues and other members of KPA management team
- District clients potential clients dealer group management and state dealer associations
Travel Expectations:
- 3-4 nights per month overnight travel
- Air travel 6-10 times per year
Physical Requirements:
- Active drivers license and insurance as required by law
- Reliable transportation and ability to drive between client visits. Driving time per day varies according to geography and scheduling.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to stand on feet a minimum of 6 hours per day.
- Ability to sufficiently receive audio signals to proceed with caution around heavy machinery vehicles and other warning noises to ensure safety.
- Ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.
- Ability to see recognize and respond to potentially dangerous situations.
- Ability to physically move in manners such as bending crouching reaching and pushing/pulling items up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to stay overnight in a hotel.
Relationships
- As an Automotive Repair Risk Management Consultant you are expected to develop and maintain internal and external relationships with:
The Regional Director Regional Supervisor staff colleagues and other members of KPA management team
District clients potential clients dealer group management and state dealer associations
Compensation:
- This is an hourly role an audit rate of $34.50 per hour plus an hourly rate for travel of $19.65 per hour
Dont meet every job requirement At KPA we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If youre excited about the role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
About KPA
Founded in 1986KPAis a leading provider of Environment Health & Safety (EHS) and Workforce Compliance software and consulting services. KPA solutions help clients identify remedy and prevent workplace safety and compliance problems across their entire enterprise. The combination of KPAssoftware consulting services and award-winning training content helps organizations minimize risk so they can focus on whats importanttheir core business.
We are passionate about what we do how we do and why we do it. Our culture is driven by the KPA core values Integrity Helpful Excellence Agile Respectful and Teamwork. Success will be determined by the capabilities energy and character of the people we bring into our organization and the performance they achieve.
KPA with headquarters in Colorado and teammates throughout the United Sates is recognized as one of Colorados Best Midsize Places to Work by Built In Colorado for 2024.
To be ranked in Built Ins Best Places to Work Awards is a recognition of KPAs dedication to creating a team of outstanding professionals and our efforts to create a positive and safe workplace culture for everyone said Chris Fanning KPA President and CEO. I believe weve developed a high caliber organization comprised of passionate people who are experts in their respective fields and deliver great value to our customers.
KPA is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices including selection hiring promotion transfer and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race religion religious dress/grooming color ethnicity sex (including sex stereotyping) sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression national origin ancestry citizenship status creed uniform service member status military or veteran status marital status pregnancy breast-feeding and/or pregnancy-related conditions age protected medical condition leave status physical or mental disability genetic characteristics or any other legally-protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal state and local compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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