Field Rail Track Safety Inspector & Investigator

Public Utilities Commission; California; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission seeks a Track Inspector/Investigator for Sacramento County, CA. The role is field-based with a home office in or near the assigned territory, requiring travel and potential statewide assignments.

You will perform field surveys, surveillance, inspections of railroads, and risk analysis, evaluating safety culture, policies, and regulatory compliance governing track maintenance, under supervision of rail safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) required with number, class, expiration date, and endorsements/restrictions.
• Experience conducting railroad track inspections and identifying non-compliant conditions per CFR 49 Part 213 and Roadway Worker Safety Part 214.
• Knowledge of railroad operations related to track maintenance and inspection under traffic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys and inspections of railroad track infrastructure.
• Perform surveillance and investigations in assigned territory.
• Evaluate safety culture, policies and regulatory compliance governing track maintenance.
• Conduct risk analysis and report findings to Rail Safety leadership.
• Travel statewide as required, with field time 50% or more.

Skills

Rail safety inspections

Regulatory compliance

Field surveying

Investigation skills

Job description

Track Inspector/Investigator job at Public Utilities Commission. Sacramento County, CA.

Job Description and Duties

Note: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is in the process of developing and administering the Rail Safety Inspector (RSI) classification examination. The CPUC encourages you to apply for this position through a Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU) appointment. A TAU is a non-testing appointment is limited to a maximum of nine (9) months. To be appointed as a TAU appointment, you must meet the minimum qualifications for the classification. Once in the TAU appointment and to remain in the position for longer than nine (9) months, you must gain eligibility obtained through the examination process (i.e., take the RSI exam, pass the exam and be in a reachable rank).

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Under direction of a Rail Safety Inspector- Supervisor (Superintendent) and a Rail Safety Inspector- Senior, a Rail Safety Inspector- Track, works on various field projects regarding railroad track infrastructure. Tasks include field surveys, surveillance, investigations, routine and focused inspections of railroads, research and risk analysis to evaluate railroad safety culture, safety policies and existing regulatory compliance governing railroad track maintenance, and other work as required. The incumbent has an assigned inspection territory and works predominantly in the field; therefore, for economical time management, the incumbent has a home office in or near his/her territory. He/she will be available for other statewide assignments and/or tasks, as deemed nec essary.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is for the North Region section of ROSB, which will be field-based. The incumbent will report to the local CPUC headquarters office, as needed.

This is an in-office position that has been identified as field-based. Field-based workers spend 50% or more time in the field, requiring onsite attendance to perform their duties. Their assigned headquarter office will be based on the selected candidate's primary residence location. This is an in-office position that has been identified as field-based. Field-based workers spend 50% or more time in the field, requiring onsite attendance to perform their duties. Their assigned headquarter office will be based on the selected candidate's primary residence location. This positionis advertised as Limited-term for 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent.

This position requires travel.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma . An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Required Experience/Knowledge:

1. Track inspection knowledge and experience in identifying defective conditions per CFR 49 Part 213 and Roadway Worker Safety Part 214.
2. Experience Identifying non-compliant track conditions and what steps it would take to achieve compliance per 49 Part 213.
3. General knowledge of railroad operations in connection with performing track maintenance work and track inspection processes under railroad traffic conditions.

Desirables:

1. Knowledge of CPUC General Orders and Code of Federal Regulations applicable to Railroads.
2. Experience specifically regarding State or Federal investigations of Railroad accidents, safety or other related areas.

Benefits

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Please submit a cover letter of not more than one typewritten page which describes how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position.