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Lead Operational Safety Specialist - 90212534 - Washington

Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jun 2026

💰 $122,256/yr($94,300/yr – $122,256/yr)

About the role

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

Develop, direct and support division-wide field implementation of company safety programs, operating instructions, rules, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company's System Safety Program and regulatory requirements. The Lead Safety Specialist (Transportation & Customer Service Eastern Region) is a subject matter expert providing technical safety-related oversight, guidance and support to division(s), departments, and contractor stakeholders to eliminate injuries/accidents and reduce workplace risk.

Essential Functions

Monitor and assess field safety programs: Track safety, health, and injury prevention initiatives, analyzing trends and data to identify potential deficiencies and corrective actions.
Oversee testing and implementation: Manage regional testing of protective equipment and safety products, including initiatives like Amtrak's prescription eyewear program, and conduct evaluations for noise exposure and other hazards.
Collaborate on investigations and initiatives: Work with division, regional, and departmental staff on accident investigations, risk reduction, and hazard elimination, including participation in major rail incident investigations.
Improve passenger safety: Lead regional efforts to enhance passenger safety, developing and implementing programs to reduce accidents and injuries, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance and support: Verify implementation of safety programs through self-assessment, provide support to various teams, and collaborate with labor/management and safety committees to identify and mitigate safety hazards, while maintaining relationships with regulatory agencies and contractors.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
Working knowledge of OSHA and FRA safety regulations, policies, programs, as well as personal protective equipment, safety engineering, accident/injury investigations procedures and operating rules, Amtrak safety rules and practices; experience with behavior-based and/or risk reduction safety programs. Demonstrated abilities to interface and coordinate with stakeholders, including division and department management, supervisor and labor as well as regulators, vendors and contractors.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.
Experience in a railroad-related capacity or position.
Certified locomotive engineer, conductor, or qualified train dispatcher with a minimum of 3 years or experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Robust working knowledge of Amtrak's operations including train operations, station operations, and onboard services.
Proficient in safety regulations, policies, and programs, including personal protective equipment, safety engineering, and accident investigation procedures, with experience in behavior-based and risk reduction safety programs.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with excellent presentation abilities.
Effective facilitation, coordination, and interpersonal skills, coupled with outstanding management and leadership abilities.
In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art safety regulations, policies, and programs, including injury prevention and personal protective equipment.
Capable of analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and acting on quanti