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Are you a railroad employee looking for a change? If yes, TxDOT’s Rail Division is looking for a Rail Safety & Compliance Specialist. We offer a 40-hour week with 4-10 hour days or 5-8 hour days, flexible work schedule, with 14 paid holidays/agency days, and weekends off.
At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ERetirement Plans%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EAlternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EPaid Leave and Holidays%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EOn-the-Job Training%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ETuition Assistance Program%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EHolistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ECareer Development and Advancement Opportunities%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EFamily-Friendly Policies and Programs %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EIn 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EFor a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: %3Ca href=%22https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot/hrd/total-compensation.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3ETotal Compensation Package%3C/a%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ETo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: %3Ca href=%22https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3EBenefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)%3C/a%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E
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Serves as senior specialist and provides expert assistance to senior management in Safety Standards related to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) technical disciplines, Federal Transit Administration ( FTA), and other railroad safety programs. Oversees the Transit Safety Program for State Safety Oversight in accordance with FTA requirements. Serves as a Lead Worker. Work requires extensive contact with federal, state, local governmental agencies, officials, and Rail Transit Agencies (RTAs). Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
· Ensures Rail Transit Agencies (RTA) compliance with the department’s Program Standard and the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans.
· Ensures Rail Transit Agencies (RTA) compliance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, the State Safety Oversight Program Standard, Texas Transportation Code, and the Texas Administration Code.
· Advises the Rail Transit Agencies (RTA) on safety issues.
· Coordinates and ensures compliance with Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration ( FRA & FTA) on the job training.
· Analyzes Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration (FRA/FTA ) data such as defects, violations, deaths, injuries, collisions, derailments, and evaluate how the Rail Safety Section and Compliance Section can focus rail safety investigation techniques and mitigate rail safety risks.
· Coordinates, plans or conducts focused inspections for each fiscal year.
· Leads the monitoring of compliance with reporting and investigation standards included in the Rail Transit Agencies (RTA) Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and the department’s Program Standard.
· Coordinates or prepares and issues reports containing findings and recommendations resulting from on-site and document reviews including transit agency corrective action plan reviews and approvals
· Represents the Department at local, statewide, and national committees on issues related to rail safety, transit safety and transportation operations.
· Manages and implements the FTA’s Risk-Based Inspection (RBI )program.
· Reviews and implements safety rules and standards.
· Oversees consultants for compliance with TxDOT policies.
· Ensures compliance with Transportation Agency Safety Plan and the department’s Program Standards.
· Completes monthly dashboards and prepares state safety reports and FRA/FTA required reporting.
· Coordinates the Texas division of Emergency Management (TDEM) annual Hazardous Materials reports.
· Manages the interface with TDEM and Safety Oversight Operations Center (SOC).
· Coordinates rail fleet management
· Assists with AASHTO Council of Rail Transportation’s tasks
· Serves as a lead worker to TxDOT employees by serving as a resource for complex questions and providing technical training; providing input on employees’ career conversations; approving employees’ leave requests to ensure operations coverage; and presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager.
· Develops and maintains standard operating procedures and performance metrics related to state bridge inspection program, rail division drone usage and derailment investigations.
· Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 5 years of experience in rail safety operations and oversight, transportation operations or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Must have or obtain Transit Safety and Security Program (TSS) certification for rail within 3 years of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
• Two (2) years supervisory experience.
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of:
• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Railroad industry and infrastructure, including economic and operating considerations and equipment
• General safety and health principles and practices applicable to the railroad industry
• Railroad industry and infrastructure
• Rail transportation planning and development principles and practices
• Federal Railroad Administration circulars, orders and regulations to include Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations
• Federal Transit Administration circulars, orders and regulations to include Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations
• The inter-relationships between state and federal rail programs
• Rail investigative practices and procedures
• Railroad accident investigation techniques
• Applicable policies and procedures
Public transportation rail operations
Proficient skill in:
• Applying Federal regulations and standards specifically those outlined in 49 CFR
• Leading special investigations (including accident investigations) and inspections involving railroad rail and components to obtain determination of cause and produce useful and accurate results.
• Preparing technical reports, narratives, and correspondence regarding railroad rail and components
• Leading and/or conducting analyses of Railroad safety statistical data and performing analytical investigations or special studies to make policy/program recommendations.
• Working on a team, task force, or committee that includes industry officials, labor unions, the public and state and local governments to develop practical solutions and/or recommendations to persistent complex problems pertaining Railroad Track issues.
• Planning, directing, coordinating and leading the work of others
• Leading projects and project teams
• Verbal and written communication
• Maintaining a safe working environment
Ability to:
• Communicate effectively
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
*Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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