Railroad Safety Inspector - Hazardous Materials
The Railroad Safety Inspector (Hazardous Materials):
Plans and carries out an itinerary of periodic inspections of the handling of hazardous materials at all rail facilities, including intermodal facilities, shipper/consignee locations, and tank car manufacturing and repair. Also, inspects rail cars, freight containers and intermodal bulk containers for compliance with applicable hazardous materials regulations, freight car equipment and safety appliance standards. Conducts investigations of collisions, reportable derailment unintentional releases of hazardous materials, or other accidents/incidents resulting in serious injury to person(s) or to the property of a railroad occurring on the line of any common carrier engaged in interstate transportation. Determines probable cause of accident or incident and if Federal regulations were violated. Develops comprehensive reports (e.g., accident, incident, and notices of probable violation) which outline findings and recommendations. This position is perfect for a mid-level professional with strong technical background in applying current Federal railroad safety standards pertaining to Hazardous Material, as well as strong analytical and communication skills; and experience to conduct inspections pertaining to tank cars and containers used to transport hazardous materials, shipment and packaging of hazardous materials, and loading and unloading procedures; mission focused, and is looking for great health benefits and a stable work-life environment. To be qualified for a Railroad Safety Inspector (Hazardous Materials), the Qualifications Standard state you MUST have demonstrated knowledge in the following areas:
Railroad industry, including economic and operating considerations and equipment. General safety and health principles and practices applicable to the railroad industry. Railroad accident investigation techniques. Communication in writing and orally. Practical knowledge of the typical reactions of different hazardous commodities to various environmental conditions and of safe procedures for containing or controlling fires, leaks, or explosions of these materials. Knowledge of the construction, testing, and retesting of containers used to ship hazardous materials by rail; AND Knowledge of Federal regulations and standards governing the shipment of hazardous materials by rail, including containerization, loading, handling, documentation, and placarding. In addition for the GS-12, you must have the following Selective Factors:
Experience in the railroad industry that has provided you with the knowledge of general railroad safety health principles and practices; as well as railroad investigation and inspection techniques. Experience applying typical reactions of a wide variety of hazardous materials to various environmental conditions, and safe procedures for containing or controlling fires, explosions, or leaks of the materials. For the GS-12, to qualify, your experience should include all of the above plus at least one year of specialize experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11, which includes the following:
Experience applying federal regulations and standards for purpose of compliance to the inspection of containers and handling documentation procedures of hazardous material at rail facilities, including inter-modal, shippers/consignee, and tank car manufacturing facilities. Experience analyzing data used in conducting railroad inspections, or used to determine probable cause of railroad related collisions, derailments, or other accidents/incidents. Experience communicating information pertaining to railroad hazardous materials. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:
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//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Plans and carries out an itinerary of periodic inspections of the handling of hazardous materials at all rail facilities, including intermodal facilities, shipper/consignee locations, and tank car manufacturing and repair. Also, inspects rail cars, freight containers and intermodal bulk containers for compliance with applicable hazardous materials regulations, freight car equipment and safety appliance standards. Conducts investigations of collisions, reportable derailment unintentional releases of hazardous materials, or other accidents/incidents resulting in serious injury to person(s) or to the property of a railroad occurring on the line of any common carrier engaged in interstate transportation. Determines probable cause of accident or incident and if Federal regulations were violated. Develops comprehensive reports (e.g., accident, incident, and notices of probable violation) which outline findings and recommendations. This position is perfect for a mid-level professional with strong technical background in applying current Federal railroad safety standards pertaining to Hazardous Material, as well as strong analytical and communication skills; and experience to conduct inspections pertaining to tank cars and containers used to transport hazardous materials, shipment and packaging of hazardous materials, and loading and unloading procedures; mission focused, and is looking for great health benefits and a stable work-life environment. To be qualified for a Railroad Safety Inspector (Hazardous Materials), the Qualifications Standard state you MUST have demonstrated knowledge in the following areas:
Railroad industry, including economic and operating considerations and equipment. General safety and health principles and practices applicable to the railroad industry. Railroad accident investigation techniques. Communication in writing and orally. Practical knowledge of the typical reactions of different hazardous commodities to various environmental conditions and of safe procedures for containing or controlling fires, leaks, or explosions of these materials. Knowledge of the construction, testing, and retesting of containers used to ship hazardous materials by rail; AND Knowledge of Federal regulations and standards governing the shipment of hazardous materials by rail, including containerization, loading, handling, documentation, and placarding. In addition for the GS-12, you must have the following Selective Factors:
Experience in the railroad industry that has provided you with the knowledge of general railroad safety health principles and practices; as well as railroad investigation and inspection techniques. Experience applying typical reactions of a wide variety of hazardous materials to various environmental conditions, and safe procedures for containing or controlling fires, explosions, or leaks of the materials. For the GS-12, to qualify, your experience should include all of the above plus at least one year of specialize experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11, which includes the following:
Experience applying federal regulations and standards for purpose of compliance to the inspection of containers and handling documentation procedures of hazardous material at rail facilities, including inter-modal, shippers/consignee, and tank car manufacturing facilities. Experience analyzing data used in conducting railroad inspections, or used to determine probable cause of railroad related collisions, derailments, or other accidents/incidents. Experience communicating information pertaining to railroad hazardous materials. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
2121 Railroad Safety - Salary Range:
$82,579 to $107,357 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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