Rail Safety Inspector

Equipment Inspector
RAIL SAFETY INSPECTOR

$7,136.00 - $8,934.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/19/2026

Under supervision of Rail Safety Inspector - Supervisor, the incumbent executes elements of the Commission’s safety oversight responsibilities of rail transit and other fixed guideway systems. The incumbent will conduct complex investigative and surveillance activities with respect to maintenance and operations of rail transit agency and other fixed guideway system vehicles and on-track equipment. Incumbent will make comprehensive inspections and investigate adequacy of on-track rail transit vehicle maintenance methods, investigate and inspect general system safety;

make recommendations of proper corrective action to be taken in order to bring rail transit agency systems or equipment into compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and associated rail transit agency Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and relevant agency procedures; audit/review system equipment maintenance records; interpret and confirm results of equipment testing, participate in investigations of rail transit agency and fixed guideway system accidents;

assist in the preparation of reports and exhibits, and does other job-related work as required.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This position requires travel.

This is an in-office position that has been identified as field-based. Field-based workers spend 50% or more time in the field, requiring onsite attendance to perform their duties. Their assigned headquarter office will be based on the selected candidate's primary residence location.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Effective July 1, 2025
, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Rail Safety Division/Rail Transit Oper Safety Section (South)

The mission of the Rail Safety Division (RSD) is to diligently stride to inspire safe and reliable rail transportation in California by promoting and enforcing railroad, rail crossing and rail transit safety; and by improving or establishing a positive rail safety culture therein, through our inspection and enforcement efforts and our resolve to look beyond the regulations. RSD strives to enforce state and federal laws, regulations, orders, and directives relating proactively and effectively to transportation of persons or commodities by rail.

RSD is comprised of the Railroad Operations Safety Branch (ROSB), Rail Crossings and Engineering Branch (RCEB), and Rail Transit Safety Branch (RTSB).

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Prepare and submit a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored.

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