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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)

Ann. Number Office Position Title Closing Date Location
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
RDI Detail-Unclassified Duties -120day (Data Mgt) 12/19/2024

FRA (RRS) Internal Vacancies (USA JOBS)

Ann. Number Office Title Closing Date Location
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
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

 


 

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