Job Vacancies
Welcome to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) employment page!
See available FRA positions on the USAJobs site.
How to Apply: Follow the directions in the vacancy announcement. Most positions will require you to apply on-line through USAJOBS, but some positions will require you to send your application to the address listed in the vacancy announcement.
Additional information on how to apply to Federal positions is located here.
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Remember: Your resume must support your responses to the vacancy questions and provide detailed examples of work and/or volunteer experience to ensure you receive full consideration.
FRA RRSI Voluntary Reassignment Opportunities
Applications will be accepted from FRA status candidates and candidates eligible for special appointing authorities. DOT candidates eligible for consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program may also apply.
(YOU MUST BE A CURRENT FRA EMPLOYEE TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR REASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNTIES)
Ann. Number | Office | Position Title | Closing Date | Location |
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FRA-25-09LS | RRS 41.5 | Railroad Safety Inspector (MPE) | 12/13/2024 | (D5) Houston Texas (please see announcement) |
FRA-25-15LS | RRS 18.3 | Railroad Safety Inspector (STC) | 12/18/2024 | (D3) North Carolina (Please see announcement) |
FRA-25-16LS | RRS 18.6 | Railroad Safety Inspector (STC) | 12/18/2024 | (D6) Wichita County. Kansas & Wichita, Kansas |
FRA-25-17PF | RRS 42.4 | Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) | 12/18/2024 | District (4) – Illinois – Dixon, Freeport |
FRA-25-18PF | RRS 42.4 | Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) | 12/18/2024 | District (4) – Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Appleton, & Green Bay |
FRA-25-19LS | RRS 41.6 | Railroad Safety Inspector (MPE) | 12/19/2024 | (D6) Council Bluff, IA |
FRA Detail / Temporary Promotion Opportunities
Office | Opportunity | Closing Date |
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RDI | Detail-Unclassified Duties -120day (Data Mgt) | 12/19/2024 |
FRA (RRS) Internal Vacancies (USA JOBS)
Ann. Number | Office | Title | Closing Date | Location |
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Direct Hire | RRS 43.2 | Supervisory Railroad Safety Specialist (HM) | Until filled | District 2 |
Direct Hire | RRS - 30.3 | Railroad Safety Inspector (GX) | Until filled | (D5) Natchez, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Alexandria, LA, Shreveport, LA, Lake Charles, LA, Pine Bluff, AR, Texarkana, AR |
Direct Hire | RRS - 30.3 | Railroad Safety Inspector (GX) | Until filled | (D6) Denver, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, Port Collins, CO, Greeley, CO |
Direct Hire | RRS - 30.3 | Railroad Safety Inspector (GX) | Until Filled | (D3) Charlotte, NC, Raleigh NC, Statesville, NC, Guilford County, NC Greenville, SC Richland County, SC |
Direct Hire | RRS - 42.5 | Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) | Until Filled | (D5) Amarillo, TX |
Direct Hire | RRS - 42.6 | Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) | Until Filled | (D6) St. Louis, MO |
Direct Hire | RRS - 41.6 | Railroad Safety Inspector (MP&E) | Until Filled | (D6) St. Louis, Missouri |
Direct Hire | RRS - 18.3 | Railroad Safety Inspector (ST&C) | Until Filled | (D3) Nashville, Tennessee |
Direct Hire | RRS - 18.5 | Railroad Safety Inspector (ST&C) | Until Filled | (D5) New Orleans (see announcement) |
Direct Hire | RRS - 18.7 | Railroad Safety Inspector (ST&C) | Until Filled | (D7) Southern California (see announcement) |
Direct Hire | RRS - 18.2 | Railroad Safety Inspector (ST&C) | Until Filled | (D2) Richmond, Virginia (see announcement) |
Direct Hire | RRS 1 11.5 | Railroad Safety Inspector (OP) | Until filled | (D5) Multiple Locations |
FRA Other Opportunities
Ann. Number | Office | Title | Closing Date | Location |
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N/A | ROA | Special Emphasis Program Manager (SEPM) - Collateral Duty EEO Program | Open Until Filled | Location Negotiable |
FRA.CC-2025-0003 | RCC | Attorney Advisor | 5/9/2025 | Location Negotiable |