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Railroad Safety Inspector (Grade Crossing)
Federal Railroad Administration · Posted today
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
- →To be qualified for a Railroad Safety Inspector (Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach), the Qualifications Standard state you MUST have demonstrated knowledge in the following areas Railroad industry, including economic and operating considerations and equipment.
- →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).
- ✓RAILROAD STOCK: Pursuant to 5 C.F.R.
- ✓Parts 2635.403 and 6001.104, all FRA employees (or spouses or minor children of FRA employees) are specifically prohibited from holding railroad stock (including shares of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. which owns 100% of BNSF), whether held outright, in an IRA, or in a 401(k) or other plan.
- ✓(Employees may hold a mutual fund which invests in railroad stocks, so long as the mutual fund does not invest more than 30% of its assets in such prohibited investments.) Employees having a prohibited financial interest must divest themselves of railroad stock within 90 days after their appointment to their positions.
- ✓Neither the rule against holding railroad stock, nor the divestiture period, is in any way affected by the existence of re-employment rights which employees might have with railroad companies.
Personality Fit
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