Rail Safety Investigator I or II (Operating Practices) - Rail Div.

Are you a railroad employee looking for a change? If yes, TxDOT’s Rail Division is looking for an experienced Rail Safety Investigator I or II. 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.

Are you a railroad employee looking for a change? If yes, TxDOT’s Rail Division is looking for an experienced Rail Safety Investigator I or II. 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.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans

• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

• On-the-Job Training

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 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.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans

• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

• On-the-Job Training

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 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.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Investigator I
Under the guidance of a certified Railroad Investigator, learns to perform routine rail
safety inspections at designated facilities within the state to determine compliance
with State Railroad Statutes and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rail safety
standards. Work requires extensive contact with federal, state and local
governmental officials, special interest groups, railroad companies and other private
entities. Work requires out of state travel related to FRA training and routinely
requires statewide travel. Employees at this level perform work under the guidance
and supervision of a certified state rail investigator or federal rail inspector.

Investigator II
As a certified Rail Investigator, performs routine rail safety inspections at designated
facilities within the state to determine compliance with State Railroad Statutes and
the Federal Railroad Administration rail safety standards. Work requires extensive
contact with federal, state and local governmental officials, special interest groups,
railroad companies and other private entities. Work requires extensive statewide
travel which also includes out-of-state travel. Employees at this level establish their
own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives

Essential Duties:

Investigator I

• Participates in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Field Orientation Standard On-the- Job Training (OJT) Program to complete all job training objectives and receives letter of completion from Federal Railroad Administration
• Under the guidance or direction of a certified railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, conducts railroad related accident and compliant inspections.
• Under the guidance or direction of a certified railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, conduct investigations or follow-up inspections to determine compliance on rail safety standards.
• Under the guidance or direction of a certified railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, may conduct safety inspections of specific railroad- related property, operations, personnel or other areas of rail-related issues or events.
• Under the guidance and supervision of a certified state railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, identifies remedial actions necessary to correct deficiencies identified during investigations.
• Under the guidance and supervision of a certified state railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, investigates public complaints regarding railroad operations or facilities.
• Under the guidance and supervision of a certified state railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, may advise railroad companies on railroad safety matters.
• Under the guidance and supervision of a certified state railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, prepares, writes and issues reports relating to inspections of individual railroads.
• Prepares, writes and submits weekly training logs/reports to FRA Training Coordinator and lead railroad investigator.
• Available to be on-call to support program needs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Investigator II
• Develops individual railroad safety inspection programs and projects for area of expertise.
• Available to be on-call to support program needs.
• Conducts accident and compliant investigations.
• Conducts investigations or follow-up inspections to determine compliance or continued deficiencies on rail safety standards.
• Conducts safety inspections of specific railroad-related property, operations, personnel or other areas of rail-related issues or events.
• Identifies remedial actions necessary to correct deficiencies identified during investigations.
• Investigates public complaints regarding rail operations or facilities.
• May advise railroad companies on rail safety matters.
• Prepares, writes and issues reports relating to inspections of individual railroads.
• Recommends violations to the Rail Safety Section Director and suggests penalties for railroads failing to comply with applicable regulations.
• Travels and makes on-site reviews, inspections and analysis.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Investigator I
Under the guidance of a certified Railroad Investigator, learns to perform routine rail
safety inspections at designated facilities within the state to determine compliance
with State Railroad Statutes and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rail safety
standards. Work requires extensive contact with federal, state and local
governmental officials, special interest groups, railroad companies and other private
entities. Work requires out of state travel related to FRA training and routinely
requires statewide travel. Employees at this level perform work under the guidance
and supervision of a certified state rail investigator or federal rail inspector.

Investigator II
As a certified Rail Investigator, performs routine rail safety inspections at designated
facilities within the state to determine compliance with State Railroad Statutes and
the Federal Railroad Administration rail safety standards. Work requires extensive
contact with federal, state and local governmental officials, special interest groups,
railroad companies and other private entities. Work requires extensive statewide
travel which also includes out-of-state travel. Employees at this level establish their
own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives

Essential Duties:

Investigator I

• Participates in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Field Orientation Standard On-the- Job Training (OJT) Program to complete all job training objectives and receives letter of completion from Federal Railroad Administration
• Under the guidance or direction of a certified railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, conducts railroad related accident and compliant inspections.
• Under the guidance or direction of a certified railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, conduct investigations or follow-up inspections to determine compliance on rail safety standards.
• Under the guidance or direction of a certified railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, may conduct safety inspections of specific railroad- related property, operations, personnel or other areas of rail-related issues or events.
• Under the guidance and supervision of a certified state railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, identifies remedial actions necessary to correct deficiencies identified during investigations.
• Under the guidance and supervision of a certified state railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, investigates public complaints regarding railroad operations or facilities.
• Under the guidance and supervision of a certified state railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, may advise railroad companies on railroad safety matters.
• Under the guidance and supervision of a certified state railroad investigator or federal rail inspector, prepares, writes and issues reports relating to inspections of individual railroads.
• Prepares, writes and submits weekly training logs/reports to FRA Training Coordinator and lead railroad investigator.
• Available to be on-call to support program needs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Investigator II
• Develops individual railroad safety inspection programs and projects for area of expertise.
• Available to be on-call to support program needs.
• Conducts accident and compliant investigations.
• Conducts investigations or follow-up inspections to determine compliance or continued deficiencies on rail safety standards.
• Conducts safety inspections of specific railroad-related property, operations, personnel or other areas of rail-related issues or events.
• Identifies remedial actions necessary to correct deficiencies identified during investigations.
• Investigates public complaints regarding rail operations or facilities.
• May advise railroad companies on rail safety matters.
• Prepares, writes and issues reports relating to inspections of individual railroads.
• Recommends violations to the Rail Safety Section Director and suggests penalties for railroads failing to comply with applicable regulations.
• Travels and makes on-site reviews, inspections and analysis.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Rail Safety Investigator I

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 5 years' experience in railroad industry-related occupations, railroad inspections or rail safety activities. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate.
Meets qualifications per 49