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Railroad Safety Inspector (Track)

As a Railroad Safety Inspector (Track), you will:

• Assess railroad compliance with the carrier's track inspection process to support compliance with federal regulations and for the improvement and advancement of railroad safety in areas related to track construction, track maintenance, repair activities, and employee safety.
• Perform (either individually, or as a member or leader of a team) focused inspections and audits of carriers within assigned area or the nation.
• Prepare daily automated and electronic inspection reports or identified defects, violation reports when necessary, and collect sufficient back-up evidence to support agency attorneys in the matters of prosecution.
• Perform (either individually, or as a member or leader of a team) investigations of assigned train accidents occurring on the line of any common carrier engaged in interstate or foreign commerce by railroad. Determine probable cause of accident or incident and whether any federal regulations or railroad rules were violated.
• Investigate complaints from railroad employees, the general public, legislative or governmental representatives involving unsafe conditions of track or other subject areas of responsibility. Interview complainants, railroad officials, and/or any parties as required for proper investigation of the complaint.

The ideal candidate: This position is perfect for a mid-level professional with strong technical background in applying current Federal railroad safety standards, as well as strong analytical and communication skills. The candidate must have experience in conducting inspections. The candidate must be mission focused and have the ability to interface with all levels of railroad management as well as the rail labor unions.

Please note: This is an Open Continuous announcement. Applications will be reviewed and selections will be made at any time before the closing date. If your application is referred to the selecting official, you will be notified via USJOBS. All applicants will receive a final update once selections are complete.