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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Railroad Safety Inspector (Signal & Train Control) -SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees )

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$89K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Railroad Safety Inspector (Signal & Train Control) to enforce Federal safety and health regulations concerning signal and train control systems. The role involves conducting inspections, performing investigations, and evaluating requests related to railroad safety within an assigned territory.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan and carry out an itinerary of periodic inspections of all signal and train control and highway-rail grade crossing warning systems in the territory to ensure that they are properly installed, operated, tested, and maintained

Perform highly technical investigations to determine the cause of signal and train control or highway-rail crossing conditions; e.g improper signal aspects, hours of service violations

Evaluate railroads' request to install, modify, or remove limited portions of a signal or train control system; e.g., redesign of several miles of automatic block signals; assists the Regional Signal Specialist in evaluating more complex requests by analyzing portions of the regional inspection plan and making preliminary recommendations

Investigate independently or as a part of a team, accidents and fatalities of a railroad employees. During these investigations, the inspector will use experience and training, applicable CFR regulations, Compliance Manual, and General Manual

Qualification

Railroad industry knowledgeSafetyHealth principlesAccident investigation techniquesSignalTrain control systemsFederal lawsRegulationsLocomotive braking systemsCommunication skillsCompliance knowledgeDecision making

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 testing and providing maintenance on signal and train control systems and highway-rail grade crossing warning systems

Experience applying Federal laws and regulations pertaining to railroad signal systems and highway-rail grade crossing warning systems

Experience conducting inspections related to the Signal and Train Control discipline

Experience writing and presenting information pertaining to signal and train control systems and highway-rail grade crossing active warning systems

Knowledge of the design, installation, maintenance, testing, or inspection of signal and train control systems and their capabilities and limitations

Knowledge of applicable Federal laws and regulations pertaining to railroad signaling and train control systems

Knowledge of locomotive braking systems and their relationship to and interface with train control or automatic train stop systems and braking distances

Railroad industry, including economic and operating considerations and equipment

General safety and health principles and practices applicable to the railroad industry

Railroad accident investigation techniques

Skill in written and oral communication

Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change

Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance

Communication: Experience Writing and presenting information pertaining to signal and train control systems and highway-rail grade crossing active warning systems

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.