The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Office of Railroad Infrastructure and Mechanical, Motive Power and Equipment (MP&E) Division is responsible for the interpretation and administration of FRA regulations and procedures concerning car and locomotive equipment, including running gear, underframes, car bodies, safety appliances, power brake systems, locomotive engines, car and locomotive noise emissions, fire safety, and related areas.
As a Supervisory Railroad Safety Specialist (MPE), you will: Plan and assign work to employees and establish priorities. Develop ways to improve the quality and/or quantity of work produced. Provide technical advice and guidance on Motive Power & Equipment standards and practices to Railroad Safety Inspectors assigned to the district to promote uniform understanding and application of laws, rules, and regulations.
Keeps their inspectors informed on the latest changes and new developments in Motive Power and Equipment regulations and new legislation affecting the railroad industry. The Supervisory Railroad Safety Specialist directs and guides Railroad Safety Inspectors in the examination of various railroad records and reports to monitor compliance with applicable regulations and laws. Review and evaluate the technical work of employees.
Reviews inspectors' violations and inspection reports for correctness and completeness and determines if the information contained in their reports are sufficient for successful prosecution if the report is submitted to Chief Council's Office. Reviews complaint investigation reports, waiver reports, and accident reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to FRA policies and procedures.
Furnishes information to higher headquarters representatives on these technical reports. Provide leadership to inspectors for achieving the objectives of the MP&E Division's Inspection Plan. Gives guidance, as needed, on obtaining and analyzing safety database statistics used to develop and update the Plan and on completing Plan action items, such as task force inspections and focused safety activities.
An ideal candidate for this position is a mission-focused senior-level professional with excellent leadership skills that has experience providing guidance, interpretation, and enforcement of Federal Railroad Administration regulations and procedures concerning railroad Motive Power & Equipment standards and mechanical railroad employee safety for railroads. .
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This position is with Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $146325/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-07.
This is a Full Time position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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