RAILROAD INSPECTOR / INVESTIGATOR

Public Utilities Commission; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Utilities Commission in California seeks a Rail Safety Inspector- Track. The role focuses on field inspections of railroad track infrastructure, investigations, and risk analyses to evaluate safety culture and regulatory compliance.

Travel is required, with the position home-based within the Central Region and reporting to the ROSB headquarters as needed. Responsibilities include completing education verification for foreign credentials, and ensuring adherence to CFR 49 Part 213 and

Qualifications

• This position requires knowledge of track inspection and regulatory standards (CFR 49 Part 213).
• Understanding of roadway safety requirements (Part 214) and general railroad operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys and inspections of railroad track infrastructure.
• Conduct investigations and risk analyses to evaluate safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Engage in research related to railroad track maintenance and safety policies.

Skills

Track inspection knowledge

Familiar with CFR 49 Part 213

Roadway Worker Safety Part 214

Railroad operations knowledge

Job description

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

This position requires travel.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Employment information on the STD 678 State Application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.
• Track inspection knowledge and experience in identifying defective conditions per CFR 49 Part 213 and Roadway Worker Safety Part 214.
• General knowledge of railroad operations in connection with performing track maintenance work and track inspection processes under railroad traffic conditions.
• Experience specifically regarding State or Federal investigations of Railroad accidents, safety or other related areas.