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Job Vacancies

Welcome to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) employment page!

See available FRA positions on the USAJobs site.

How to Apply:  Follow the directions in the vacancy announcement.  Most positions will require you to apply on-line through USAJOBS, but some positions will require you to send your application to the address listed in the vacancy announcement. 

Additional information on how to apply to Federal positions is located here.

Applying through USAJOBS will require you to create an account.  You can find guidance and tutorials on creating a USAJOBS account at the USAJOBS Resource Center. 

Remember:  Your resume must support your responses to the vacancy questions and provide detailed examples of work and/or volunteer experience to ensure you receive full consideration. 

FRA RRSI Voluntary Reassignment Opportunities

Applications will be accepted from FRA status candidates and candidates eligible for special appointing authorities. DOT candidates eligible for consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program may also apply.   

(YOU MUST BE A CURRENT FRA EMPLOYEE TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR REASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNTIES)

Ann NumberOfficeTitleClosing DateLocation
FRA-26-69LSSTCRailroad Safety Inspector GS-2121-1210/02/26D8 Hood River Oregon

 

FRA Detail / Temporary Promotion Opportunities

OfficeOpportunityClosing Date
RRDDetail Opportunity Announcement-Transportation Industry AnalystUntil Filled
RADDetail Opportunity Announcement-Director of Operations and AssetsSeptember 30,2026
RRD-53Detail Opportunity Announcement-Acting Chief South Central DivisionOctober 9, 2026
   
   

FRA (RRS) Internal Vacancies (USA JOBS)

Ann. NumberOfficeTitleClosing DateLocation
FRA.S-2026-0004RRS-TTSDRailroad Safety Specialist -Training October 5, 2026See announcement regarding locations. 
FRA.MPE-2026-0002RRS-MPESupervisory Railroad Safety Specialist (MPE)October 7, 2026See announcement regarding locations. 
FRA.SMT-2026-0001RRS-SMTRailroad Safety Specialist / Chief (Safety Management Team)October 9, 2026See announcement regarding locations. 
FRA.SMT-2026-0002RRS-SMTRailroad Safety Specialist- Chief (Safety Management Team)October 9, 2026See announcement regarding locations. 

FRA Other Opportunities

Ann. NumberOfficeTitleClosing DateLocation
FRA.DH-2026-0002RRSRailroad Safety Inspector (Signal & Train Control) GS-2121-1209-30-2026See announcement regarding locations. 
     
     
     

 


 

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