Railroad Safety & Compliance Inspector II

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The State of West Virginia seeks a Railroad Operating Practices Inspector to enforce railroad rules, hours of service, and federal certification standards. You will investigate serious accidents, inspect yards and equipment, and prepare reports with findings and recommendations.

Night/weekend hours and travel across northern West Virginia are required. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and four years of related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, engineering,

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time or equivalent paid experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, inspection or investigation in the area of assignment which includes work with a public utility or an industrial power distribution system, railroad, trucking fleet, or a pipeline carrier.
• Substitution: college study in criminal justice, law enforcement, engineering, engineering technology, safety or industrial hygiene may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Special Requirement: Possession of a valid driver's license and meeting federally-required certification standards by the end of the probationary period.
• Note: Criminal justice/law enforcement experience may be appropriate for the Motor Carrier Division only.

Responsibilities

• Investigates serious railroad accidents and visits accident sites to determine probable cause and recommend preventive measures.
• Inspects railroad yards, repair shops, and related facilities for compliance with regulations.
• Writes narrative reports describing accidents, causes, and recommended corrective actions.
• Observes railroad operations to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of West Virginia seeks a Railroad Operating Practices Inspector to enforce railroad rules, hours of service, and federal certification standards. You will investigate serious accidents, inspect yards and equipment, and prepare reports with findings and recommendations.

Night/weekend hours and travel across northern West Virginia are required. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and four years of related experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, engineering,