Intermodal Transportation Specialists (Rail Safety) are professional positions, requiring specialized training and experience, that oversee safety for railroad passenger and freight and rail transit systems. They review compliance with State, federal, and industry safety standards, design and implement safety programs, and investigate accidents. These positions are classified in the main and regional offices of the Department of Transportation.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 1 (RAIL SAFETY): entry level professional; supervise three to six Railroad Track and Structure Inspectors or Railroad Equipment Inspectors; supervise and conduct accident investigations on railroads and rapid transit systems; monitor and audit implementation of safety plans; draft reports about investigations and audits and make recommendations.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 2 (RAIL SAFETY): supervisor of two or more Intermodal Transportation Specialists 1 (Rail Safety) and support staff; assist rail and transit operators in developing their safety plans; supervise, review, and approve staff work.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 3 (RAIL SAFETY): one position class; supervise the rail safety program for the Department of Transportation.
Intermodal Transportation Specialists are professional positions, requiring specialized training and experience, that direct, plan, and regulate non-highway transportation systems and determine sources and distribution of funding for airport, water and port, rail, transit, bus, and truck projects. These positions are classified only in the main and regional offices of the Department of Transportation.
Intermodal Transportation Specialists (Motor Carrier Safety) are professional positions, requiring specialized training and experience, that oversee safety for intercity bus and transit, school bus, and truck transportation systems. They review compliance with State, federal, and industry safety standards, implement truck and bus inspection and auditing programs, design and implement safety programs, and investigate accidents. These positions are classified in the main and regional offices of the Department of Transportation.
Transportation Analysts evaluate transportation systems, program and project planning, and project development by collecting and analyzing transportation statistics and other information, develop analytical methods, evaluate existing and proposed plans and projects for their ability to meet transportation objectives and to determine their social, economic, and ecological impact, and prepare reports and recommendations. Positions are classified in main and regional offices of the Department of Transportation.
Capital Program Analysts analyze capital funds to allocate funds and control expenditures for capital projects managed by the Department of Transportation. Positions are classified in the main and regional offices of the Department of Transportation.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 1 (RAIL SAFETY): establish annual program goals and priorities for track and equipment inspection programs; monitor staff work to evaluate compliance with plans and adjust plans as required by work load needs; supervise and conduct investigations about collisions, derailments, and other accidents on railroads and rail rapid transit to determine probable cause and prepare reports of findings; assist in developing recommendations to correct hazards and prevent future accidents; monitor compliance with State and federal rail safety rules, regulations, and standards by conducting inspections, audits, and other investigations; implement corrective actions to assure operator compliance with audit findings, safety recommendations, and program requirements; collect data to identify trends and issues about rail and rapid transit safety; participate in compliance reviews and safety audits; discuss findings with operators and recommends improvements; prepare draft reports; and supervise staff by making assignments, evaluating performance, and reviewing and approving work.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 2 (RAIL SAFETY): manage a unit by supervising the collection, analysis, and interpretation of safety related data, establishing annual work plans, assigning staff to projects, and reviewing and approving staff work; develop and conduct training programs for departmental inspectors and investigators and rail operations staff; develop and revise program guidelines, forms, and manuals for rail safety investigation, oversight, and inspection programs; supervise major accident investigations, including coordinating investigation activities with other investigative authorities; lead teams conducting safety compliance reviews, accident investigations, and operator audits; provide technical oversight and assistance to regional program staff; review and approve reports and analysis prepared by staff; and prepare written reports and supporting documentation for use by the Department of Transportation and presentation to the New York State Public Transportation Safety Board (NYSPTSB), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and other federal, State, and local agencies.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 3 (RAIL SAFETY): serve as the State's technical expert regarding rail safety, railroad passenger, and freight programs by providing technical advice and assistance to agency and operator staff; design, develop, and implement rail safety investigation, inspection, and oversight programs; develop and evaluate policy recommendations and implement new or revised programs, policies, and procedures approved by the NYSPTSB; direct major accident investigations and formulate findings and recommendations; supervise the compliance and review audit program for rail and rapid transit systems; develop program budget and allocate resources to meet long term and emergency work load requirements; coordinate work activities with other Department programs and with other federal, State, and local investigative and oversight agencies; present reports and findings to NYSPTSB and NTSB and other agencies; ensure that the State's inspection program complies with certification standards of the Federal Railroad Administration; and ensure operator compliance with Federal Transportation Administration State Safety Oversight Regulations for Rail Fixed Guideway Systems.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 1 (RAIL SAFETY)
Promotion: one year of permanent service as a Railroad Track and Structures Inspector or as a Railroad Equipment Inspector.
Open Competitive: five years of professional experience, including one year of supervisory experience, in rail, commuter rail, subway, or light rail system management or operations, the design or construction of rail, commuter rail, subway, or light rail projects, or the analysis of rail, commuter rail, subway, or light rail system organization and operation improvements; college education in engineering, engineering technology, safety, or safety management may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of three years' general experience.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 2 (RAIL SAFETY)
Promotion: one year of service in a transportation title at or above Grade 18 directly involved in transportation analysis, planning or program management, modal transportation investigation or inspection, or modal transportation specialty activities.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 3 (RAIL SAFETY)
Promotion: one year of service in a transportation title at
or above Grade 23 directly involved in transportation analysis,
planning or program management, modal transportation investigation
or inspection, or modal transportation specialty activities.