Railroad Safety Inspector (OP)

 Competencies: 

• Knowledge of railroad operating practices, rules and procedures especially as they relate to safety issues. 
• Knowledge of federal regulations and standards relating to railroad operations and requirements in such areas as hours of service, accident reporting, blue signal protection of workers, rear end markers, radio communication, railroad employee qualifications and railroad employee testing.
• Knowledge of 49 CFR parts pertaining to operating practices.  
• Skilled in accident investigation.
• Planning, evaluating and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass FRA certification for the operating practices discipline. 
• Ability to complete required on-the-job training. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience OP:

•    High School Diploma or GED and four years of experience relevant to the operating practices discipline.