Railroad Inspector; Motive Power & Equipment; NY HELPS

Responsibilities

• Conducts safety inspections of railroad transportation equipment in repair shops, rail yards and on sidings to determine adherence to federal and State safety standards for safe operation.
• Checks air-brake equipment, safety devices, couplers, wheels, and all rolling stock.
• Makes internal and external examinations of locomotives and of diesel engines, applying knowledge of construction, composition in installation, stresses and deterioration of diesel locomotives and accessory equipment.
• Investigates the causes of accidents, which may be due to defective equipment.
• Prepares reports of findings and recommendations and evaluates rail capital equipment improvements for safety effectiveness and contract compliance.
• Will be required to obtain and maintain various federally mandated certifications pertaining to rail safety programs.
• The duties of the position require considerable travel within a designated area of assignment.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

• Four years of experience in the construction or maintenance of railroad rolling equipment or inspecting such equipment for a public regulatory agency.
• Substitution: A bachelor’s degree may substitute for two years of the required experience due to Federal Railroad Administration requirements for candidates.
• Continued employment as a Railroad Inspector (Motive Power & Equipment) is dependent upon acquisition of various federally mandated certifications pertaining to rail safety programs. Failure to obtain and maintain these certifications may result in termination of employment.
• The duties of the position require extensive travel within a designated area of assignment. Appointees must be able to respond to the work requirements of the job in a timely and responsible manner. Individuals who do not live within reasonable proximity of the work assignment will find it extremely difficult to satisfy this condition of employment.
• At the time of appointment, and continuously thereafter, you will be required to possess a valid New York State driver’s license or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the travel requirements of the position.
• 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.
• Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
• At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.
• Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.
• The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller and related rules. For more salary information visit the NYS OER site.
• DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
• In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa.