E682 Railroad Program Coordinator - Rail Div.

Leads the statewide on-call rail contracts for signing and striping and installation of conduit and cable. Oversee the Rail Grade Crossing inventory. Manage the railroad fuel cell projects. Assist as needed with the statewide implementation of federal and state funded programs and projects for highway/rail intersections and railroad-related joint operations. Work requires extensive contact with government officials and railroad companies. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervised and assume direct accountability for the work product. Essential Duties:⢠Leads the statewide on-call contracts that involves the statewide contract for on-call to install interconnection conduit, cable, etc. between the railroad signal house and the traffic signal house for both on and off-system crossings and/or intersections, and Statewide contract for signing and striping of railroad crossing both on and off system in support of Category 8 projects. ⢠Directs the Rail Grade Crossing inventory, which includes being the project manager for the PEPS consulting contract and ensure the data integrity of the TRIMS and FRA railroad crossing inventory files.⢠Oversees development and negotiation of railroad agreements for railroad fuel cell projects and assist with the management of PEPS work authorizations for Section 130 projects. ⢠Oversees projects for installation of railroad signals at public grade crossings and replacement of railroad grade crossing surfaces; assists in managing related budgetary activities.⢠Performs railroad crossing corridor studies.⢠Provides advice and information on railroad operations relating to highways and traffic safety and may participate in related research and development activities.⢠Represents the Department at conferences and public meetings on rail/highway activities.⢠Reviews and coordinates highway construction projects involving replacement and additions of railroad crossings, separations, signals and other facilities with districts/divisions, railroad companies and governmental agencies.⢠Reviews legislation affecting railroad-related issues and provides impact statements.⢠Serves as liaison between districts, communities and railroad companies and assists in planning and developing highway/rail signal construction projects.⢠Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.