No amphibian shipments are quarantined
by any
Federal agency upon entry and many shipments are neither visually
inspected nor fully identified to the species level when they arrive in the United States.
• Conduct compliance inspections to ensure that trains maintain safe operations • Perform investigations to resolve issues
by obtaining data from carriers, conducting interviews and reviewing records • Lead accident investigations to determine root causes and undertake measures to ensure that safety mistakes are not repeated •
Inspect railroads and carriers to ensure that they are working in accordance to
federal regulations • Oversee field inspections of existing and proposed railroad crossings and structures to ensure consistency in safety practices • Assist in the development and implementation of railroad grade crossing safety programs • Create schedules and ensure that safety staff members abide
by them so that all shifts are properly covered • Act as a field liaison between railroad companies and governmental
agencies, to ensure appropriate coordination of safety work