Railroad Safety Specialist

INTERVIEW: Applicants may be required to demonstrate in a pre-employment interview that they possess the personal characteristics necessary for Railroad Safety work. Basic Qualifications Knowledge of the railroad industry, including economic and operating considerations and equipment; Knowledge of the general safety and health principles and practices applicable to the railroad industry; Knowledge of railroad accident investigation techniques; and Skill in written and oral communication. In addition, applicants for specialist positions must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the specialization for which application is made to the degree required by the position. Only those elements required by the position to be filled, as identified below, will be used in evaluating candidates’ specialized experience. For the GS-13, To qualify, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade level for this occupation. The specialized experience must include Experience applying in-depth working knowledge of at least one of the six disciplines and basic knowledge of another discipline: Track, Signal & Train Control, Hazmat, Operating Practice, Motive Power & Equipment, Grade Crossing & trespass prevention. Experience performing analytical investigations or special studies for the purpose of making recommendations to improve safety. Experience providing advice and guidance as a technical expert to inspectors, railroad officials, shippers, State and local government, emergency personnel and other Federal agencies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the railroad industry, including economic and operating considerations and equipment; Knowledge of the general safety and health principles and practices applicable to the railroad industry; Knowledge of railroad accident investigation techniques; and Skill in written and oral communication For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position serves as an integral member of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Office of Safetys Regional organizational structure, and serves as a Railroad Safety Specialist (working title of SMT Railroad Safety Chief ) in SMT 8 Short Line West Responsible for representing the SMT and FRA with internal and external individuals and groups who are railroad safety stakeholders.