Railroad Safety Inspector; Operating Practices SME

Railroad Safety Inspector (Operating Practices)

As a Railroad Safety Inspector (Operating Practices), you will:

• Examine carrier operating rules and employee qualification guidelines; observe employees for compliance with rules related to the movement of trains; and assist with blue signal protection inspections;
  Administer the Federal alcohol and drug control program (Part 219), hours of service (Part 228), and engineer/conductor certification standards (Parts 240/242).
• Synthesize data from locomotive event recorders and dispatching software to verify speed compliance and signal indications.
• Evaluate the relationship between fatigue, training, and operational stress on railroad employee performance.
• Investigate accidents by visiting sites and determining probable cause (human factors, equipment, etc.); interview employees and witnesses; and investigate complaints from the public regarding unsafe practices.
• Document complex rule violations to withstand legal scrutiny during civil penalty proceedings. Write narrative reports describing accidents and recommending preventive measures. Provide evidence to assist in prosecution and appear in federal court as a witness for the government.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level professional to serve as a Railroad Safety Inspector (Operating Practices). In this role, you will be the "boots on the ground" ensuring that railroads operate safely and in compliance with Federal laws. You will be responsible for a designated territory, conducting inspections, investigating accidents, and ensuring that railroad personnel are qualified, rested, and drug-free.