Transportation Rail Officer 1 (40 Hour)

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• Assists in the development and/or implementation of projects and activities for rail transportation involving operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, administration or finance relating to rail activities;
• Assists in the preparation of various documents that may include technical reports, train operating schedules, service contracts, service and non-service related agreements including leases, licenses and easements, equipment procurements, maintenance, service cycles and specifications, construction schedules, project contracts, force account agreements, construction methods, design functions, project budgets, material specifications, audit schedules, financial contracts or reviews, grant applications, quarterly reports and other administrative instruments;
• Collects and analyzes data and develops findings based on the analysis;
• Monitors and reviews rail operational and/or budgetary activities for conformance with terms and conditions of the agreements or contracts;
• Coordinates activities and projects with local, regional, State and Federal agencies;
• Performs related duties as required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in or equivalent experience in railroad operations, business management, marketing or facility operations is preferred. Preferred experience is in the field of Public Transportation.
• Experience with the principles and practices of railroad operations, maintenance, facility operations, service contracts, legal agreements, operating budgets, invoicing as well as experience with statistical and technical report writing and development. 
• Experience using Microsoft Office 360 Applications.