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Occasionally, the Federal Railroad Administration recruits for Transportation Specialists at the GS-5 or GS-7 grade levels. These positions are developmental and include formal classroom training and on-the-job training experience in order to provide the individual with the qualifications...
A Track Inspector inspects and monitors functions of railroad track and structures to assure compliance with Federal safety and health regulations among railroads, railroad employees, and contractors to railroads within an assigned geographical territory. ...
A Signals and Train Control Inspector is concerned with signal and train control and highway-rail crossing warning systems within an assigned territory. Significant duties include:
Plan and carry out an itinerary of periodic inspections of all signal and train...An Operating Practices Inspector is concerned with operating rules and practices, administration of Federal alcohol and drug control programs, hours of service for railroad employees involved with the movement of trains, Federal locomotive engineer certification standards,...
A Motive Power and Equipment Inspector is responsible for the improvement and advancement of railroad safety in areas related to design, construction, inspection, maintenance and use of railroad rolling stock and related appurtenances within an assigned territory. Significant...
A Hazardous Materials Inspector monitors regulatory compliance of hazardous materials shipments by rail within an assigned territory. Significant duties include:
Plan and carry out an itinerary of periodic inspections of the handling of hazardous materials at all...There are five Railroad Safety Inspector occupational disciplines:
Hazardous Materials Motive Power and Equipment Operating Practices Signals and Train Control TrackThe job of the Railroad Safety Inspector is to inspect for compliance with Federal laws,...
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of the Nation's passenger and freight rail operations and infrastructure by promoting safe, efficient and accessible rail transportation. The mission and focus of FRA has grown to include the design and management...
How to Apply: Follow the directions in the vacancy announcement. Most positions will require you to apply on-line through USAJOBS, but some...