USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) - SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$89K/yr - $136K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) within the Office of Railroad Safety. The role involves assessing railroad compliance with safety regulations, conducting inspections and audits, preparing reports, and investigating train accidents to ensure maximum safety in railroad operations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assess railroad compliance with the carrier’s track inspection process to support compliance with federal regulations and for the improvement and advancement of railroad safety in areas related to track construction, track maintenance, repair activities, and employee safety
Perform (either individually, or as a member or leader of a team) focus inspections and audits of carriers within assigned area or the nation
Prepare daily inspection reports of identified defects, violation reports when necessary and collect sufficient back-up evidence to support agency attorneys in matters of prosecution
Perform (either individually, or as a member or leader of a team) investigations of assigned train accidents occurring on the line of any common carrier engaged in interstate or foreign commerce by railroad. Determine probable cause of accident or incident and whether any federal regulations or railroad rules were violated
Investigate complaints from railroad employees, the general public, legislative or governmental representatives involving unsafe conditions of track or other subject areas of responsibility. Interview complainants, railroad officials, and/or any parties as required for proper investigation of the complaint
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration
You must meet specialized experience to qualify
Required documents must be submitted by the closing date
Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
Experience applying Federal Railroad track safety standards/regulations for the purpose of inspecting and identifying track safety deficiencies
Experience ensuring railroad compliance with federal regulations by auditing railroad inspections activities, conducting inspections, assessing safety complaints, and performing accident investigations
Experience producing electronic and automated track inspection and violation reports that describe defective track conditions, narrative accident / incident reports and present safety related information to railroad managers, and federal and state stakeholders
Knowledge of guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with an accident investigation including preservation of accident scene, root cause analysis, and evidence detection and handling
Organize work, sets priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes
Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
Make clear and convincing oral presentations. Listen effectively; clarify information as needed
Write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience
Preferred
Experience in conducting inspections
Strong technical background in applying current Federal railroad safety standards
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to interface with all levels of railroad management as well as the rail labor unions
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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