The Public Service Commission is seeking one experienced Railroad Inspector in the Operation Practice discipline. This exciting opportunity requires outstanding communication, self-direction, and ability to shift focus as changing circumstances require. The successful candidate will join our team of highly motivated staff who collaborate on interesting, meaningful, and critical work. Together we strive to meet our agency's goal of providing extraordinary service to the citizens of Montana. OP Responsibilities: * Ensure compliance with railroad operation test and inspection requirements. * Investigate serious railroad accidents and complaints form railroad employees or the general public regarding unsafe practices. . * Promote and enforce standards and regulations within assigned territory. * Inspect and report on the safety compliance of railroad employees. * Write narrative reports that describe non compliant conditions, accidents, incidents or safety violations. * Present related railroad safety information to federal, state, local government, and industry officials. * Perform inspections where defects are indicated to determine the seriousness of the problems and the best means of correction. * Prepare reports of violations when necessary, collecting sufficient back-up evidence to support federal agency attorneys in prosecution. Required Application Materials: State of Montana Application Resume detailing all relevant work experiences, including employer, and duties. Special Information: One OP position is available and new to the agency. Location is shown as Helena for the main office but location can be anywhere in Montana. Territory coverage includes all of Montana. Extensive travel 75% or greater is required. Minimal out-of-state travel required with advance notice. The position is advertised as "Open until Filled" and apps are being reviewed weekly. Competencies: * Knowledge of railroad operating practices, rules and procedures especially as they relate to safety issues. * Knowledge of federal regulations and standards relating to railroad operations and requirements in such areas as hours of service, accident reporting, blue signal protection of workers, rear end markers, radio communication, railroad employee qualifications and railroad employee testing. * Knowledge of 49 CFR parts pertaining to operating practices. * Skilled in accident investigation. * Planning, evaluating and decision-making skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to pass FRA certification for the operating practices discipline. * Ability to complete required on-the-job training. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Education and Experience OP: • High School Diploma or GED and four years of experience relevant to the operating practices discipline. **Title:** *Railroad Safety Inspector (OP)* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25141572*