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Job Vacancies

Welcome to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) employment page. 

How to Apply:  Follow the directions in the vacancy announcement.  Most positions will require you to apply on-line through USAJOBS, but some positions will require you to send your application to the address listed in the vacancy announcement. 

Applying through USAJOBS will require you to create an account.  You can find guidance and tutorials on creating a USAJOBS account at the USAJOBS Resource Center

Remember:  Your resume must support your responses to the vacancy questions and provide detailed examples of work and/or volunteer experience to ensure you receive full consideration. 

 

Vacancies Open to All U.S. Citizens

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen.

Ann.NumberClosingTitle
FRA.R3-2013-00092/14/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (MP&E)
GS-2121-12
Birmingham, AL
FRA.R4-2013-00222/14/2013Supervisory Railroad Specialist (Hazmat)
GS-2121-13
Chicago, IL
FRA.R3-2013-00112/14/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (S&TC)
GS-2121-12
Jacksonville, FL
FRA.R2-2013-00162/14/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (OP)
GS-2121-12
Toledo, OH
FRA.R5-2013-00172/25/2013Deputy Regional Administrator
GS-2101-13/14
Fort Worth, TX
FRA.R6-2013-00142/18/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (Operating Practices)
GS-2121-12
North Platte, NE
FRA.S-2013-00132/20/2013Supervisory Railroad Safety Specilaist (S&TC)
GS-2121-15
Washington, DC

Government-Wide Vacancies

Applications will be accepted from any current or former Federal employee with status OR from a veteran who qualifies under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).  Current or former Federal employees must include a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action showing grade, salary and eligibility for consideration as a status applicant. 

Ann.NumberClosingTitle
FRA.R3-2013-00082/14/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (MP&E)
GS-2121-12
Birmingham, AL
FRA.R4-2013-00212/14/2013Supervisory Railroad Specialist (Hazmat)
GS-2121-13
Chicago, IL
FRA.R3-2013-00102/14/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (S&TC)
GS-2121-12
Jacksonville, FL
FRA.R2-2013-00152/14/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (OP)
GS-2121-12
Toledo, OH
FRA.R5-2013-00162/25/2013Deputy Regional Administartor
GS-2101-13/14
Fort Worth, TX
FRA.R6-2013-00132/18/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (Operating Practices)
GS-2121-12
North Platte, NE
FRA.S-2013-00122/20/2013Supervisory Railroad Safety Specialist (S&TC)
GS-2121-15
Washington, DC
FRA.AD-2013-00112/25/2013Supervisory Contract Specialist
GS-1102-14
Washington, DC

FRA Wide Vacancies

Applications will be accepted from FRA status candidates and candidates eligible for special appointing authorities.  DOT candidates eligible for consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program may also apply. 

Ann.NumberClosingTitle
FRA-13-22N2/15/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (S&TC)
GS-2121-11/12
Jacksonville, FL
FRA-13-23A2/15/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (Track)
GS-2121-11/12
San Antonio, TX
FRA-13-24A2/15/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (Operating Practices)
GS-2121-11/12
Seattle, WA
FRA-13-25A2/15/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (Operating Practices)
GS-2121-11/12
Toldeo, OH
FRA-13-26N2/19/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (OP)
GS-2121-11/12
North Platte, NE
FRA.RPD-2013-00202/13/2013Transportation Analyst (Program Managegment and Policy Analyst)
GS-2101-14
Washington, DC
FRA-13-27N2/27/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (S&TC)
GS-2121-11/12
Columbus, OH
FRA-13-28N2/27/2013Railroad Safety Inspector (MP&E)
GS-2121-11/12
Newark, DE

Senior Executive Service Vacancies

Positions open to all qualified individuals

Ann.NumberClosingTitle
FRA.SES-2013-00013/7/2013Director, Office of Planning and Policy Analysis
ES-0340-00
Washington, DC