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Railroad Safety Inspector (Hazardous Materials) - BIL DIRECT HIRE-SME

Federal Railroad Administration · Posted today

On-site Full-time Birmingham, AL $90K – $145K Apply by Sep 3, 2026 Railroad Safety ISTJ Sales
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About the Role

The FRA administers and enforces Federal safety and health laws and regulations that apply to the railroad industry and its ancillary compenents. You will serve as a Railroad Safety Inspector, in an assigned territory, as a mobile worker in the Hazardous Material discipline.

What You'll Do

  • The Railroad Safety Inspector (Hazardous Materials): Plans and carries out an itinerary of periodic inspections of the handling of hazardous materials at all rail facilities, including intermodal facilities, and shipper/consignee locations.
  • Also, inspects rail cars, freight containers and intermodal bulk containers for compliance with applicable hazardous materials regulations, freight car equipment and safety appliance standards.
  • Conducts investigations of collisions, reportable derailment, and unintentional releases of hazardous materials, or other accidents/incidents resulting in serious injury to person(s) or to the property of a railroad occurring on the line of any common carrier engaged in interstate transportation.
  • Determines probable cause of accident or incident and if Federal regulations were violated.
  • Develops comprehensive reports (e.g., accident, incident, and notices of probable violation) which outline findings and recommendations.
  • The Ideal Candidate: This position is perfect for a mid-level professional with strong technical background in applying current Federal railroad safety standards, as well as strong analytical and communication skills.
  • The candidate must have experience in conducting inspections.
  • The candidate must be mission focused and have the ability to interface with all levels of railroad management as well as the rail labor unions.
  • PLEASE NOTE: This is an Open Continuous announcement.
  • Applications will be reviewed and selections will be made at any time before the closing date.
  • If your application is referred to the selecting official, you will be notified via USJOBS.
  • All applicants will receive a final update once selections are complete.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
  • DRIVER'S LICENSE: All Railroad Safety Inspectors are required to possess a valid state drivers license at all times while employed by the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) in order to perform the duties of their positions.
  • 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.
  • (Or within 50 commuting miles of your assigned duty location).
  • DRUG TESTING: This position has been determined to be a critical safety/security position as defined in the Department of Transportation (DOT) Order, DOT 3910.1D entitled "Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace." Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing.
  • BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 5301739d-5cb1-40ab-b2c0-5dd2e852833e

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