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Railroad Safety Inspector (Grade Crossing) - DIRECT HIRE (SME)
Federal Railroad Administration · Posted 36 days ago
About the Role
The position(s) are located in the Office of Railroad Safety, Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach Division. The Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach Division is responsible for conducting inspections of all types of highway-rail grade crossings, proceeds and programs for the purpose of determining compliance with Federal rules and regulations, and to recommend institution of enforcement/compliance actions when violations are found.
What You'll Do
- →As a Railroad Safety Inspector (Grade Crossing), you will: Perform inspections of railroad Emergency Notification Systems (CFR 49 Part 234, Subpart E), U.S.
- →DOT Crossing Inventory Reporting (49 CFR Part 234, Subpart F), and public authority compliance with the Train Horn Rule and Quiet Zones (49 CFR Part 222).
- →Investigate independently, or as part of a team, grade crossing collisions and trespasser incidents/accidents as assigned.
- →Prepare any necessary analysis and recommendations to senior managers and specialists.
- →Promote Department of Transportation (DOT) and FRA crossing safety and trespasser prevention programs and new initiatives within the District's assigned geographical area.
Requirements
- ✓This is an open continuous announcement for 90 days with various cut-off dates.
- ✓We will routinely review applications.
- ✓CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- ✓GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel.
- ✓A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
- ✓BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
- ✓PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓DRIVER'S LICENSE: Applicant must posess and maintain a valid State issued Driver's License.
- ✓MOBILE WORK: Duty station will be serving the geographical area of selection.
- ✓The duty location for mobile worker could be your residence or other approved mobile work site(s) and is subject to management approval.
- ✓You will be required to establish and maintain a residence in the same geographical area as the preponderance of work for this position.
Personality Fit
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