Rail Rolling Stock Program Officer

Introduction

The is now accepting applications for a Rail Rolling Stock Program Officer opportunity within the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rail Operations in New Haven, CT.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance for all.

• Full‑time (40 hours/week)
• Monday‑Friday
• New Haven, CT
• Part‑time telework may be approved after completion of an initial working test period.

• Develop and implement rail car and locomotive procurement, overhaul, and upgrade programs.
• Manage projects through design, build, acceptance, and warranty phases.
• Oversee consultant firms providing engineering and inspection services.
• Draft, interpret, and coordinate contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Coordinate with agencies and private service providers operating under CTDOT contracts.
• Conduct analyses, prepare reports, and present findings to Bureau leadership and stakeholders.

• Develops and/or implements programs, projects and activities for rail transportation involving operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, property management, administration or finance relating to rail activities;
• Prepares various documents which may include technical reports, train operating schedules, service contracts, service and non‑service related agreements including leases, licenses and easements, equipment procurement, maintenance, cycles and equipment specifications, construction schedules, project contracts, force account agreements, construction methods, design functions, project budgets, material specifications, audit schedules, financial contracts, budgets and reviews, grant applications, quarterly reports and other administrative instruments;
• Develops detailed analyses;
• Reviews, interprets and coordinates contracts, agreements and/or Federal Railroad Administration regulations and Connecticut General Statutes with railroads and local, regional, State and Federal agencies;
• Develops preparations for legislative, informational and public hearings;
• May provide final review of reports, schedules, agreements, etc., to ensure completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and standards;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of railroad functions in operations, rail equipment, rail construction, rail maintenance, engineering, capital projects, finance or administration.
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and recommend solutions to rail problems, plan, organize, conduct and implement projects and reports, understand, analyze and interpret agreements, rules, laws, and regulations, and utilize computer software.

• Seven (7) years of experience in a professional or technical capacity in a railroad or railroad‑related organization.
• One (1) year of the General Experience must have included responsibility for the planning and execution of large, complex rail transportation projects and/or programs.
• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one‑half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.

• Possession of a technical or scientific degree such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Program Management.
• Experience with program management of complex technical projects, both large and small, or aspects thereof.
• Experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting technical problems.
• Experience with technical writing, including preparation of design specifications.
• Experience with functional understanding of large diesel engines.
• Experience with reading and interpreting schematics.
• Experience with analyzing and reviewing engineering reports, plans, and specifications.
• Experience with lifecycle maintenance, including predictive and preventive maintenance concepts.
• Experience with working independently as well as in team settings.
• Experience with completing tasks accurately and with attention to detail.
• Experience with successfully prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Experience with the principles and practices of transportation in planning, operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, schedules, capital projects, finance, or administration.

• May be required to travel.
• May be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

May be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from railroad or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year‑round weather conditions.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.