RAILWAY SAFETY INSPECTOR, OPERATING PRACTICE - 61410-298

About the role

This is skilled technical work in the regulation, inspection, and investigation of railroad track, railway cars and/or locomotives, and railway carrier’s general operating practices with the enforcement of federal and state safety laws, rules, and regulations.

Employees in this class are responsible for performing detailed technical inspections and conducting investigation and surveillance activities in regard to state and federal safety laws, rules and regulations.

Work involves the use of independent judgment and initiative in the proper application of standardized operating practices, established rules, and in determination of required action in emergencies or situations not anticipated by rules or regulations.

Employees advise railroad personnel regarding the need for minor repairs, operating practices, associated corrections, and will report to supervisors the need for more extensive work. Employees carry out inspection assignments independently, but work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences and reports submitted.

• High school diploma or GED
• Six (6) years of experience in railway track and carrier's general operating practices related to railroad operations, safety rules compliance, train handling, switching operations, hours of service oversight, radio procedures, railway qualifications, or a closely related field

Note(s)

• A bachelor's degree in engineering will substitute for four (4) years of experience.
• Applicants must be certified by the Federal Railroad Administration as qualified to inspect in accordance with CFR 49, Section 212.221 before permanent status will be granted.
• Applicants must have a valid Alabama driver license at time of appointment.
• Extensive overnight travel is required.
• This position is open to all applicants.
• An evaluation of Training and Experience as provided on the application will comprise 100% of the final score.

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• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

Application must be received by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date shown above.:

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