Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleRailroad Inspector (Track) (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $55152 to $70317 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 80%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 6 AM

To 2 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address Office of Modal Safety & Security

Reports to Main Office but is responsible for territory spanning multiple regions

City To Be Determined

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications *Although this position will report to Main Office, the incumbent’s assigned territory encompasses
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties.

Minimum Qualifications:

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:
Open Competitive: Four years of experience in railroad track construction or maintenance.

Substitution: Due to Federal Railroad Administration requirements for candidates, a bachelor’s degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Continued employment as a Railroad Inspector (Track) 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. 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. 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 be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Duties Description • Inspects railroad tracks, roadbeds, and related structures, such as tunnels, bridges, yards, signals, and other non-moving equipment and structures, to ensure compliance with State or federal law.

• Conducts hi-rail inspections to determine track alignment, tie condition, and surface conditions.

• Checks grade crossings for presence and condition of protection devices and warning lights.

• Rides trains to determine smoothness of ride on tracks and through curves, switches, crossovers, and sidings.

• Conducts walking inspections to determine condition of rails, ties, joint bars, bridge structures and piers, switches, guard rails, and other devices.

• Prepares reports documenting conditions, noting deficiencies and actions needed to correct them.

• Investigates complaints about track and structure condition, ensures that deficiencies are corrected, or refers to higher level staff for corrective action, and notifies complainants of findings and corrective actions taken.

• Investigates accidents, such as derailments or explosions, to assist in determining probable cause and prepares reports of findings.

• Evaluates rail track capital 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.

Additional Comments *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. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

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 (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt

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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
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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.
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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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Office of Modal Safety & Security

Telephone

Fax

Email Address dot.sm.mo.operations.personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 50 Wolf Road

POD 5-3

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-24-495 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 29th, 2024, to dot.sm.mo.operations.personnel@dot.ny.gov