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Railroad Safety Inspector; Signal & Train Control -SME
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Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01850, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
US Department of Transportation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance -
Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary
As a Railroad Safety Inspector (Signal & Train Control), you will enforce Federal safety and health regulations that are concern with signal and train contrl and highway-rail grade crossing warning systems within an assigned territory.
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Summary
As a Railroad Safety Inspector (Signal & Train Control), you will enforce Federal safety and health regulations that are concern with signal and train contrl and highway-rail grade crossing warning systems within an assigned territory.
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/01/2026 to 07/30/2026
Salary $89,508 - $145,468 per year
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Pay scale & grade GS 12
Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield South, CA
Fresno, CA
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Kern County, CA
Hampshire County, MA
Lowell, MA
Middlesex County, MA
Northampton, MA
Androscoggin County, ME
Auburn, ME
Augusta, ME
Bangor, ME
Bar Harbor, ME
Hancock, ME
Kennebec County, ME
Penobscot, ME
Lincoln, NE
Omaha, NE
Albany, NY
Albany County, NY
Nassau County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Collin County, TX
Dallas, TX
Dallas County, TX
Denton, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Houston, TX
Tarrant County, TX
Richmond, VA
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 76% or greater - Travel is required. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time - Full Time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
* 2121 Railroad Safety
Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
* Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure Yes - The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter. Bargaining unit status Yes - This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE 1084.
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen. Due to the potential of a high volume of applicants, not all applicants may receive consideration. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Many', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
Duties
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As a Railroad Safety Inspector (STC), you will:
* Plan and carry out an itinerary of periodic inspections of all signal and train control and highway-rail grade crossing warning systems in the territory to ensure that they are properly installed, operated, tested, and maintained.
* Performs highly technical investigations to determine the cause of signal and train control or highway-rail crossing conditions; e.g. improper signal aspects, hours of service violations.
* Evaluate railroads' request to install, modify, or remove limited portions of a signal or train control system; e.g., redesign of several miles of automatic block signals; assists the Regional Signal Specialist in evaluating more complex requests by analyzing portions of the regional inspection plan and making preliminary recommendations.
* Investigates independently or as a part of a team, accidents and fatalities of a railroad employee. During these investigations, the inspector will use experience and training, applicable CFR regulations, Compliance Manual, and General Manual.
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 will 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.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
* You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
* Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
* Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
* Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary…
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