Safety Specialist Job at State of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89148

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Job Description

SAFETY SPECIALIST, RAILWAY - TRACK - Requisition ID: 19463

Recruitment Type: Open Competitive

Posting Close Date: 6/2/2023

Geographical Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson


Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Division: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Business Unit: HR-REGULATORY FUND

Work Type: PERMANENT

  • Pay Grade: GRADE 35

Salary Range: $51,803.28 - $76,921.92

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time


Recruiter: DARRELL MORLAN

Phone: 775 684-0126

Email: Darrell.Morlan@admin.nv.gov


Position Description

Safety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations.

This position may be located in Carson City or Las Vegas depending on the applicants and needs of the agency. The incumbent will perform duties related to railroad tracks.

Safety Specialists conduct railway inspections and investigations while enforcing state and federal safety regulations. Incumbents conduct investigations of reported incidents to obtain adequate information to formulate a recommendation to the Director of Regulatory Operations and assigned Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) incident investigations team leader; investigate alleged violations of the federal regulations and report any violations observed to the appropriate State inspector or the appropriate FRA specialist; and review and advise on changes in grade crossings.


To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/11/11_0a-Law_Enforcement_Support_Services//


Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience in the assigned railway discipline, which will be identified at the time of recruitment; OR valid certification by the Federal Railroad Administration in an assigned railway discipline, which will be identified at the time of recruitment; OR one year of experience as a Safety Representative, Railway in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.


The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

  • The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

Special Requirements

  • Positions allocated to the Safety Specialist, Railway - Track discipline require experience in railroad track construction or maintenance. This specialty area will be identified at the time of recruitment.
  • Valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
  • Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, some positions in this class have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in those positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.


  • The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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