Rail Safety Manager

Rail Safety Manager Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $101,500 - $120,000 Starting Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience The State Corporation Commission's (SCC) Utility and Railroad Safety Division seeks a public service-focused Rail Safety Manager to provide strategic leadership and manage the Railroad Safety Section, ensuring compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations across multiple disciplines. This section of ten rail safety inspectors is responsible for conducting inspections of railroad facilities to help ensure safe operation of jurisdictional railroads within Virginia. The staff in the section conduct inspections across various disciplines, including track, motive power and equipment, operations, signal and grade crossing, and hazmat. The major responsibilities of this Rail Safety Manager position will include: Managing, coaching, developing, training, and evaluating Rail Safety Inspectors. Serving as a railroad safety subject matter expert in the review of proposed legislation and general concerns impacting the Rail Safety Section. Managing the operations of the Railroad Safety Section to ensure inspectors and the program meet Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements for training, inspections and investigations. Conducting highly complex rail safety inspections and investigations and preparing subsequent FRA reports. Receiving, reviewing and distributing National Response Center notifications, emergency calls and blocked crossing complaints to Rail Safety Inspectors for investigation. Managing administrative duties such as updating procedures, on-call schedule, equipment inventory and other related tasks. Working with Railroad Safety Inspectors to ensure FRA reporting is completed within the FRA requirements. Collaborating with other state agencies and industry partners to meet the requirements of Virginia's Rail Safety Action Plan. Analyzing and reviewing safety-related and inspection data to guide the program's inspections and process improvements. Serving as a liaison with the FRA to assist with grant filings, audits and Commission concerns. Performing related work as required. Please Note: SCC only accepts applications received through its career center site. Applications submitted through Virginia Jobs site directly will not be considered. For more information and to apply for this position directly on the SCC Career Center website, click the Additional Detail button on this page. To view all current SCC job openings, visit the SCC Career Center website and click the Search button under Job Search. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2026-03-05