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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.

Applying through USAJOBS will require you to create an account.  You can find guidance and tutorials on creating a USAJOBS account at the USAJOBS Resource Center

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)

Announcement #  Office Position Title Closing Date Location
FRA-25-37JM RRS 18.1 Railroad Safety Inspector (STC) September 9, 2025 (D1) Albany, NY- Albany County, NY
FRA-25-38JM RRS 18.1 Railroad Safety Inspector (STC) September 9, 2025 (D1) Suffolk County, NY, Nassau County, NY Geographical areas
FRA-25-39DP RRS-11.2 Railroad Safety Inspector (OP) September 9, 2025 (D2) Cleveland, OH-Cuyahoga County, Medina County, Summit County, Geauga County, Portage County, Lorain County
FRA-25-40JM RRS-18.1 Railroad Safety Inspector (STC) September 9, 2025

(D1) Auburn, Maine; Augusta, Maine; Bangor, Maine; Bar Harbor, Maine; Baring, Maine; Brunswick, Maine; Amherst, Massachusetts; Belmont, Massachusetts.

FRA-25-41JM RRS-18.6 Railroad Safety Inspector (STC) September 9, 2025

(D6) Omaha, Nebraska; Lincoln County, Nebraska; Lincoln, Nebraska 

FRA-25-42DP RRS-42.1 Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) September 9, 2025 (D1) New York, NY
FRA-25-43JM RRS-18.3 Railroad Safety Inspector (STC) September 9, 2025

(D3) Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Greensboro, NC; Wilmington, NC; Fayetteville, NC; Sanford, NC; Winston, NC

FRA-25-44JM RRS-18.5 Railroad Safety Inspector (STC) September 9, 2025

(D5) Fort Worth; TX Dallas, TX

FRA-25-45JM RRS-18.7 Railroad Safety Inspector (STC) September 9, 2025 (D7) Kern County, CA; Bakersfield South, CA; Bakersfield, CA; Los Angeles County, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Santa Ana Heights, CA; Santa Ana, CA Orange, CA; Ventura, CA; Ventura County, CA.  
FRA-25-46JM RRS-18.7 Railroad Safety Inspector (STC) September 9, 2025

(D7) Modesto, CA; Stockton, CA; Merced, CA; Merced County, CA; Fresno County; Fresno, CA; Lodi, CA.

FRA-25-47DP RRS-42.2 Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) September 9, 2025 (D2) Toledo, OH
FRA-25-48DP RRS-42.3 Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) September 9, 2025 (D3) Colombia, SC
FRA-25-49DP RRS-42.3 Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) September 9, 2025 (D3) Atlanta, GA
FRA-25-50DP RRS-42.4 Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) September 9, 2025 (D4) Dixon, IL; Freeport, IL
FRA-25-51DP RRS-42.6 Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) September 9, 2025 (D6) Vinton, IA
FRA-25-52DP RRS-42.6 Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) September 9, 2025 (D6) ST. Louis, MO
FRA-25-53DP RRS-42.4 Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) September 9, 2025 (D4) Stevens Point, WI; Appleton, WI; Green Bay, WI
FRA-25-54JM RRS-41.6 Railroad Safety Inspector (MPE) September 9, 2025 (D6) Denver, CO
FRA-25-55JM RRS-41.2 Railroad Safety Inspector (MPE) September 9, 2025 (D2) Columbus, OH
FRA-25-56JM RRS-41.7 Railroad Safety Inspector (MPE) September 9, 2025 (D7) Roseville, CA
FRA-25-57JM RRS-41.7 Railroad Safety Inspector (MPE) September 9, 2025 (D7) Los Angeles, CA
FRA-25-58JM RRS-41.6 Railroad Safety Inspector (MPE) September 9, 2025

(D6) Kansas City, Missouri; Leavenworth, Kansas; East Kansas City, Missouri; North Kansas City, Missouri; De Soto, Kansas/Gardner, Kansas; Leawood, Kansas; Lenexa, Kansas; Merriam, Kansas; Mission, Kansas; Olathe, Kansas; Overland Park, Kansas; Shawnee, Kansas; Prairie Village, Kansas; Spring Hill, Kansas; Stilwell, Kansa Geographical areas

FRA-25-59DP RRS-43.2 Railroad Safety Inspector (HM) September 9, 2025 (D2) PA- Lancaster County; Chester County
FRA-25-60DP RRS-43.3 Railroad Safety Inspector (HM) September 9, 2025

(D3) Louisville, Kentucky; Frankfort, Kentucky-Jefferson, Bullitt, Spencer, Shelby, Franklin, and Oldham Counties Geographical area.

FRA-25-61DP RRS-43.5 Railroad Safety Inspector (HM) September 9, 2025 (D5) Baton Rouge, Louisiana-East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Ascension, and Livingston Parishes
FRA-25-62DP RRS-43.5 Railroad Safety Inspector (HM) September 9, 2025 (D5) La Porte, Texas (Chambers, Brazoria, Galveston, Harris, Liberty Counties)
FRA-25-63DP RRS-42.8 Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) September 15, 2025 (D8) Salem, OR; Eugene, OR
         
         

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