Rail Safety & Security Compliance Officer

State of Connecticut - Department of Correction; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework after probation

Job summary

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking a Transportation Rail Officer 1 in New Haven, CT. The role supports the Office of Rail – Safety and Security Unit with risk analysis, safety certification for capital rail projects, and liaison with FRA/FTA and other partners.

The position involves collaboration across CTDOT bureaus, host railroads, and government partners, with on-track work near live rail traffic and in highway settings.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in a professional or technical capacity in a railroad or railroad related organization.
• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half year of experience to a maximum of four years for a Bachelor's degree.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in transportation or transportation construction environment, knowledge of 49 CFR 270, and experience in contract or project management.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Security support and oversight of passenger and freight operators throughout the State.
• Perform inspections and Diagnostic Team Reviews of at-grade highway-rail crossings.
• Oversight of Transit Security Program and Homeless Outreach across rail and CTfastrak systems.
• Interacting with Security and Law Enforcement Partners.
• Interpreting, implementing, and participating in FRA, FTA, FHWA, TSA, and other regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Participation and oversight of implementation of 49 CFR Part 270 SSPP, System Security Plans, Cyber Security, and other regulatory safety and security responsibilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Data collection and analysis

Tools

COMPASS

ProjectWise Explorer

MS Office Suite

Job description

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking a Transportation Rail Officer 1 in New Haven, CT. The role supports the Office of Rail – Safety and Security Unit with risk analysis, safety certification for capital rail projects, and liaison with FRA/FTA and other partners.

The position involves collaboration across CTDOT bureaus, host railroads, and government partners, with on-track work near live rail traffic and in highway settings.