Transportation Rail Officer 1 (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•New Haven, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Rail Officer 1 in the Bureau of Public Transportation’s Office of Rail – Safety and Security Unit, based at the Component Change Out building in New Haven, Connecticut. The role assists with rail transportation programs, projects, and activities, with a focus on safety and security oversight, regulatory compliance, and capital rail projects. The officer supports implementation of the 49 CFR Part 270 Program, particularly risk-based hazard analysis, safety assurance, change and configuration management, and safety certification for capital rail projects and significant operational changes. The position collaborates with CTDOT offices, federal agencies, host railroads, transportation providers, municipalities, and other government partners during rail project planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. It also supports security work, outreach to unhoused people, and Operation Lifesaver rail-safety outreach. Work takes place at rail tracks near live rail traffic and in highway traffic settings, in varied conditions and weather. The position may support emergency exercises and training under 49 CFR Part 239, and may require travel, work outside scheduled hours, or occasional emergency on-call response. The position is Monday through Friday, first shift, 40 hours per week. Telework may be applied for after successful completion of the working test period; employees in that period must work onsite.

Requirements

Six years of experience in a professional or technical capacity in a railroad or railroad-related organization.
College training may substitute for general experience at 15 semester hours per one-half year of experience, up to a maximum of four years for a bachelor’s degree.
Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may substitute for general experience.
Knowledge of railroad functions and practices in operations, rail equipment, rail construction, rail maintenance, engineering, capital projects, finance, or administration.
Interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data and formulate conclusions.
Ability to monitor and review project status and report on progress.
Ability to understand and interpret agreements, rules, laws, and regulations.
Ability to use computer software.
May be required to travel.
May be required to possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Ability to work on or near rail tracks with live rail traffic and in highway traffic settings, in varied conditions and weather.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a transportation or transportation construction environment.
Knowledge of 49 CFR Part 270 regulations.
Experience with contract management or project management.
Experience with utility construction and permitting processes.
Experience developing relationships with stakeholders.
Experience identifying problems, researching solutions, applying critical decision-making, and measuring results.
Experience analyzing engineering reports or plans.
Experience communicating with varied constituents by phone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
Experience prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines across group and individual projects.
Experience using COMPASS, ProjectWise Explorer, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook, including data management, correspondence, and report writing.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing rail transportation projects and activities involving operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, administration, or finance.
Support the 49 CFR Part 270 Program, including risk-based hazard analysis, safety assurance, change and configuration management, and safety certification for capital projects and significant operational changes.
Support safety and security oversight of passenger and freight operators throughout Connecticut.
Perform inspections and diagnostic team reviews of at-grade highway-rail crossings.
Support transit security programs and homeless outreach across rail and CTfastrak systems.
Work with security and law-enforcement partners and interpret, implement, and participate in applicable FRA, FTA, FHWA, TSA, and other regulatory requirements.
Participate in oversight and implementation of System Safety Program Plans, system security plans, cybersecurity, and other regulatory safety and security responsibilities.
Coordinate with railroads and CTDOT Engineering on change management, configuration management, and risk-based hazard analysis.
Coordinate with Department offices, transportation providers, municipalities, and government partners during planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of rail-related properties and projects.
Conduct safety outreach through Operation Lifesaver and internally developed safety messaging.
Participate in trainings, industry groups, conferences, rail operational exercises, and post-incident safety investigations.
Conduct investigations and provide testimony for rail regulatory hearings.
Prepare or assist with technical and administrative documents, reports, schedules, contracts, agreements, specifications, budgets, grant applications, and related materials.
Collect and analyze data, develop findings, monitor rail operational or budgetary activities for compliance with agreements and contracts, and report on project progress.
May support planning and execution of 49 CFR Part 239 emergency exercises and training.
Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities.
Healthy work/life balance.
Eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, subject to the Telework Policy.

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