Railroad Safety Specialist -Motive Power and Equipment (MP&E) Trainer- BIL DIRECT HIRE- Priority

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Railroad Safety Specialist -Motive Power and Equipment (MP&E) Trainer- BIL DIRECT HIRE- Priority

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis position is located in the Technical Training Standards Division (TTSD), Office of Data Analysis and Program Support, Office of Railroad Safety (RRS), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The position of a Railroad Safety Specialists Trainer in the Motive Power and Equipment discipline. The trainer will provide technical training and development while also organizing training activities throughout the FRA.Overview

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Open & closing dates12/13/2024 to 12/27/2024Salary$103,409 – $167,336 per yearSalary varies based on location. Visit OPM Website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2024/general-schedule.Pay scale & gradeGS 13Location1 vacancy in the following location:Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)Remote jobYes – This position may be eligible for remote work, which does not require reporting to the agency worksite location on a regular basis. If selected for a remote work location, you will be required to sign a remote work agreement detailing agency remote work policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.Telework eligibleNot applicable, this is a remote position.Travel Required25% or less – Some travel maybe required.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-time – Full TimeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential13Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberFRA.DH-2025-0007Control number824029000This job is open toClarification from the agencyApplications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Due to the potential of a high volume of applicants, not all applicants may receive consideration. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The ‘Rule of Three’, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.DutiesAs a Railroad Safety Specialist (Motor Power & Equipment) Trainer, you will:

• Serve as subject matter expert for the Motor Power & Equipment discipline to ascertain the technical training needs of the Office of Railroad Safety.
• Conduct planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of methodologies to facilitate the accomplishment of internal training programs.
• Develop and provide technical guidance to Federal Railroad Administration personnel and relevant stakeholders on inspection programs, informational networking systems (internal and external), and rail safety training programs.
• Develop, recommend, implement, and evaluate understanding of policies to ensure effective, consistent, and responsive application in the Office of Railroad Safety.
• Coordinate and liaison with the Office of Railroad Safety Management to ensure that inspection, networking and training programs and systems are developed which are consistent and supportive of current and proposed enforcement policies and procedures.

An ideal candidate for this position is a mission focused professional who has experience providing guidance, interpretation, and enforcement of FRA regulations and procedures concerning the Motive Power & Equipment, strong training development, and delivery skills.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• DRUG TESTING: Railroad Safety Inspectors have been determined to be a critical safety/security position as defined in the Department of Transportation (DOT) Order, DOT 3910.1C entitled “Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace.” Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing.

QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications.To be qualified for a Railroad Safety Specialist- Motive Power and Equipment (MP&E) Trainer the Qualifications Standard state you MUST have demonstrated knowledge in the following areas:

• Knowledge of the design, maintenance, or inspection of various types of locomotive and freight cars currently in use and their capabilities and limitations;
• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, or testing of railroad safety appliances and power brakes, their capabilities and limitations; and
• Knowledge of the applicable Federal laws and regulations pertaining to inspection and testing of locomotives, freight cars, safety appliances, and power brakes.

To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:

• Experience applying Federal railroad Motive Power and Equipment discipline safety standards/regulations for the purpose of providing maintenance, testing and inspection of rolling stock equipment.
• Experience leading and conducting special investigations and inspections involving Railroad Motive Power and Equipment Railroad Workplace Safety.
• Experience presenting information related to railroad Motive Power and Equipment discipline.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: * Education and Training – Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.

• Accident Investigation – Knowledge of guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with an accident investigation including preservation of accident scene, root cause analysis, and evidence detection and handling.
• Compliance – Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Oral Communication – Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

For all types of consideration, 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=e4All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Additional informationRAILROAD STOCK: Pursuant to 5 C.F.R. Parts 2635.403 and 6001.104, all FRA employees (or spouses or minor children of FRA employees) are specifically prohibited from holding railroad stock (including shares of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. which owns 100% of BNSF), whether held outright, in an IRA, or in a 401(k) or other plan. (Employees may hold a mutual fund which invests in railroad stocks, so long as the mutual fund does not invest more than 30% of its assets in such prohibited investments.) Employees having a prohibited financial interest must divest themselves of railroad stock within 90 days after their appointment to their positions. Neither the rule against holding railroad stock, nor the divestiture period, is in any way affected by the existence of re-employment rights which employees might have with railroad companies. Nor is there any monetary threshold for applicability of the rule against ownership of railroad stock; all dollar amounts are prohibited.This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant’s criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with and certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, . To learn more, please visit our page at:This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary

$103409 – 167336 per year

Location

USA

Job date

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:21:23 GMT

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