Rail Transit Safety Oversight Inspector
Performing oversight activities at transit agencies to ensure rail transit agencies comply with the applicable State and Federal Regulations and the State Safety Oversight Program Standard.
Assisting with the oversight and monitoring of rail transit operations including operating procedures, accident investigation procedures, bulletins, rule books, maintenance plans, training plans, hazard management corrective actions, and record-keeping activities.
Collecting and analyzing data to identify trends and issues about rail and rapid transit safety.
Assisting with on-site compliance reviews and safety audits of rail transit agency property, rail transit vehicles, and rail operations.
Attending and participating in scheduled rail transit meetings, audits, and reviews.
Assisting with investigations and assessments to identify hazards, deficiencies and vulnerabilities of rail fixed guideway system operations and infrastructure.
Assisting with developing data to track and analyze operations / incidents and safety compliance in collaboration with federal, state and local agencies.
Receiving, on a 24 hour / 7 day a week basis, immediate phone notifications of railroad accidents; this will require being placed on a stand-by roster and can require responding to the scene of an accident after normal duty hours as required.
Conduct investigations about collisions, derailments, and other accidents on railroads and rail rapid transit to determine probable cause and prepare reports of the findings.
Prepare data for required annual reports.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Respond to FOIL requests as needed.
Participate in risk monitoring activities on rail transit agency property.
Participate in Risk Based Inspections on rail transit property.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b / c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are :
Promotional : You must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Transportation and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b / c service as a Railroad Inspector (Motive Power and Equipment), Railroad Inspector (Track), Railroad Inspector (Operating Practice), Railroad Inspector (Hazardous Materials), Railroad Equipment Inspector, or Railroad Track and Structure Inspector.
Open Competitive : Six years of professional work experience in any one or more of the following areas : management or operations of rail, commuter rail, subway, or light rail systems; design or construction of rail, commuter rail, subway, or light rail capital projects; or analysis of rail, commuter rail, subway, or light rail system organization and operations improvements. This experience must have included at least one year of rail, commuter rail, subway, or light rail systems accident investigation and analysis.
Substitution : an associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience.
Physical / Medical Requirements : Your physical and medical condition will be evaluated to ensure that you are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The physical / medical standards include, but are not limited to, height, weight, hearing, vision, and other health requirements. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at : http : / / www.cs.ny.gov / ehs / forms.cfm. A medical examination will be required prior to appointment, and you are responsible for payment of the clinical laboratory test fee. Appointees to this position may be required to undergo periodic medical examinations to reassess their ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
Transportation Specialist • Delmar, NY, US