Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is located at the 834th U.S. Army Transportation Battalion Military Ocean Terminal, Concord, California. Incumbent will serve as the Rail Inspector (Yardmaster) with responsibility for the control of railway transport and railroad facility conditions.

Duties

Serve as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) with responsibility for establishing and maintaining the official position on all rail maintenance related support contracts. Develop and execute rail maintenance annual work plans and objectives. Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections as required by regulation. Make recommendations on actions to correct deficiencies or direct a track operational closure. Utilize a working knowledge of standard basic on the ground hand tool rail maintenance as well as repair procedures using rail mounted heavy duty equipment. Maintain log of rail activities and prepares required movement reports. Review and analyze rail data and make recommendations to improve processes and overall rail operations. Document all inbound and outbound rail movement by utilizing computer programs. Route car and load specifications to commercial carrier employee for input into commercial system.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires incumbent employee to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must obtain or possess and maintain a state issued driver's license.
• Must be able to maintain on-station driving privileges.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Pre-appointment and annual physical is required to ensure incumbent meets all physical requirements in accordance with (IAW) 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 240 and Technical Manual (TM) 4-14.21 Army Rail Safety.
• Temporary Duty (TDY)/Travel may be required 5-10%.
• This position requires DoD Track Inspector certification upon entry.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Rail Inspector (Yardmaster)~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to do the work of a Rail Inspector (Yardmaster) without more than normal supervision. Perform the majority of the duties to move trains, to including spotting, removing, switching, coupling/uncoupling and weighing of cars, and inspection of rail for minor deficiencies - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability To InspectAbility To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a Rail Inspector (Yardmaster)Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires considerable standing and walking while outside checking yard operations and performing visual inspections of tracks. Some light lifting is required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside work is done in a moderately lighted and heated building. Outside work involves exposure to all weather extremes, and to loud noise, dust, fumes, and exhaust. Work involves proximity to moving trains and mechanical equipment. Work assignments involve a thorough knowledge of hazardous material handling and related activities. Incumbent is required to successfully complete a variety of hazardous material classes. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and/or leaks. Incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g., rubber boots, safety shoes, headgear, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GT-W1M4AA MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD DO NOT MAIL Concord, CA 94518 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk