Supervisory Railroad Safety Specialist (MPE)

Summary 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. Duties 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. . Qualifications To be qualified for a Supervisory Railroad Safety Specialist (MPE), you MUST have demonstrated knowledge in ALL of 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. Skill in written and oral communication. To qualify for the grade GS-13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience conducting special investigations (including accident investigations and inspections) involving Railroad Motive Power and Equipment and Railroad Workplace Safety. Experience applying federal safety regulations (such as Title 49 CFR), safety standards, and/or statutory laws associated with motive power and equipment. Experience preparing technical reports, narratives, and/ or correspondence regarding railroad safety. 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. Knowledge of the design, maintenance, or inspection of various types of locomotive and freight cars currently in use and their capabilities and limitations; AND Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, or testing of railroad safety appliances and power brakes, their capabilities and limitations; AND Knowledge of the applicable Federal laws and regulations pertaining to inspection and testing of locomotives, freight cars, safety appliances, and power brakes. 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: Compliance -Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Accident Investigation- Knowledge of guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with an Accident investigation including preservation of accident scene, root cause analysis, and evidence detection and handling. Problem Solving

• Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Oral Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 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: All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Requirements
• Must meet specialized experience stated in Qualifications section.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59

PM Est

on the closing date.

• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.