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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 Title Closing  Date Location
FRA-24-94PF RRS - 42.5 Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) 09/12/2024 (D5) Amarillo, TX
FRA-24-93PF  RRS - 42.6 Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) 09/10/2024 (D6) St. Louis, MO
FRA-24-92PF RRS - 42.2 Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) 09/10/2024 (D2) Toledo, OH
FRA-24-91LS RRS - 18.2 Railroad Safety Inspector STC&C 09/03/2024 (D2) Richmond, Virginia (see announcement)
FRA-24-90LS RRS - 18.7 Railroad Safety Inspector STC&C 09/03/2024 (D7) Southern California (see announcement)
FRA-24-89LS RRS - 18.5 Railroad Safety Inspector STC&C 09/03/2024 (D5) New Orleans (see announcement)
FRA-24-88LS RRS - 18.3 Railroad Safety Inspector STC&C 09/03/2024 (D3) Nashville, Tennessee
FRA-24-87LS RRS - 41.6 Railroad Safety Inspector MP&E 09/03/2024 (D6) St. Louis, Missouri
         
         

FRA Detail / Temporary Promotion Opportunities

Office Opportunity Closing Date
RRS 1.1 120 Day Detail Opportunity - Unclassified Duties - (Event Coordinator) 09/13/2024
RDI 1.2 120 Day Detail Opportunity - Unclassified Duties - (Technical Capacity Advisor) 09/20/2024

FRA (RRS) Internal Vacancies (USA JOBS)

Ann. Number Office Title Closing Date Location
FRA.DH-2024-0024 RRS 42 Civil Engineer (Track and Structures) (GS 14) 09/18/2024 Remote
FRA.DH-2024-0017 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
FRA.DH-2024-0017 RRS - 30.3 Railroad Safety Inspector (GX) Until filled (D6) Denver, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, Port Collins, CO, Greeley, CO
FRA.DH-2024-0017 RRS - 30.3 Railroad Safety Inspector (GX) Until Filled (D3) Charlotte, NC, Raleigh NC, Statesville, NC, Guilford County, NC Greenville, SC Richland County, SC
         

FRA Other Opportunities

Ann. Number Office Title Closing Date Location
         

 


 

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