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Attachment 2

Support Technical Oversight Review Monitoring Labor Category Position Descriptions and Qualifications

October 30, 2023

Position: Program Manager /Project Manager

Performs project management for a combination of projects supporting transportation systems.

Responsible for the overall project management, and ensuring the technical solutions and schedule are implemented in a timely fashion. Strong knowledge of and experience in the principles and activities related to the development and support of transportation systems.

Position Description:

• Assigns and performs spot checking, selective sampling, and similar methods of general observation of the work.

• Defines program and project scope.

• Develops programs, projects, and applies strategic problem-solving skills ensuring timely solutions to complex construction management program issues.

• Applies knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities ensuring project requirements are met.

• Ensures work is performed in accordance with the contract documents.

• Establishes all necessary liaisons, coordination, and support with any project-related agencies and representatives of federal, state, regional, and local governments as appropriate for each task order.

• Maintains all project plans, project-related calendars, projects task plans, project budgets, and coordinates all associated Project Management Office activities.

• Manages the project across the project life cycle from initiation to closure.

• Prepares and monitors project Work Plan, Quality Plan, and Schedules and coordinates project resource efforts to reach objectives.

• Provides guidance to the contractor team that is responsible for achieving the objectives of the PWS.

• Utilizes a management structure that standardizes the project-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques.

Considerable working knowledge of:

• Analytical techniques applied to project/program management

• Project management software utilized in project/program data collection and analysis

• Obtaining, verifying, and evaluating general and statistical information

• Principles, practices, and standards of public sector project/program management

• Protocols and standard practices that pertain to assigned functional areas

• Research techniques and report writing

• State and federal labor laws and regulations

Qualifications Minimum Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program

• At a minimum, one of the following certifications are required: PgMp, PMP, or CCM

Minimum Experience:

• 15 years’ experience in related discipline

• Rail experience basics of freight, passenger railroading and train control systems.

Position: Lead Engineer (Professional Engineer) / Senior Engineer

Position Description:

Provide professional engineering expertise in the oversight of FRA-funded projects. The Engineer will review project sponsors’ plans and supporting documentation to ensure that projects are being built safely on budget, on schedule, within scope, and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines. Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert in engineering for FRA projects.

• Applies accepted and emerging analytical approaches to perform complex statistical analysis and conduct tests to determine technical feasibility, commercial viability, operational applicability, and cost effectiveness of improved and new equipment and systems.

• Articulate information through methods such as: fact sheets, project reports, design documentation, discussions, meetings, briefings, and/or presentations to the project team.

• Performs studies, investigations, evaluates site surveys; site evaluations, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, conceptual designs, plans and specifications, value engineering, construction phase services, soils engineering, drawing reviews, preparation of operating and maintenance manuals and other related services.

• Demonstrates innovative problem-solving skills.

• Provides engineering advice, guidance, and assistance to program offices or site managers on the interpretation and application of technical requirements and policies, execution of priorities and schedules, implementation of data exchanges and standardization, evaluation of significant modifications and/or alternative approaches, and initiation of revisions or corrective actions as required.

• Recommends procedures for and supports spot checking, selective sampling, and similar methods of general observation of the work being performed.

• Exercises independent judgment and demonstrates innovation as an internal leader of technical resources and project task achievement in the following areas:

o Design reviews;

o Shop drawing/submittal reviews;

o Inspection and testing services;

o Witnessing acceptance tests of equipment and systems:

o Commissioning services;

o Modeling and analysis;

o Loss investigation;

o Facility surveys;

o Safety evaluations;

o Research studies;

o Risk mitigation analysis, reporting, and consulting;

o Strategy development relating to engineering projects/ programs;

o Other related technical consulting services

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable but not required

• Must have a current Professional Engineer License in any State, US Territory, or the

District of Columbia

Minimum Experience:

• 15 years’ experience in related discipline

• Strong leadership skillset

• Experience in Project Planning, Engineering and Construction of a major capital project including at least 5 years of project management oversight in passenger rail or related modes

• Rail experience basics of freight, passenger railroading and train control systems.

Position: Mid-Level Engineer

Position Description: Usually works with a minimum supervision

• Provides professional engineering expertise in the oversight of FRA-funded projects.

• Reviews project sponsors’ plans and supporting documentation to ensure that projects are being built safely on budget, on schedule, within scope, and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

• Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert in engineering for FRA projects.

• Provide engineering advice, guidance, and assistance to program offices and/or site managers.

• Interprets and applies technical requirements and policies; ensures execution of priorities and schedules; ensures implementation of data exchanges and standardization evaluates significant modifications and/or alternative approaches, and initiates revisions or corrective actions as required.

• Applies accepted and emerging analytical approaches to perform complex statistical analysis and conduct tests to determine technical feasibility, commercial viability, operational applicability, and cost effectiveness of improved and new equipment and systems.

• Articulate information through methods such as: fact sheets, project reports, design documentation, discussions, meetings, and briefings or presentations to the project team. Performs all functional duties independently.

• Supports engineering efforts that provide engineering, technical, and managerial direction for problem definition, analysis, requirement development, and implementation for complex systems in the engineering discipline required to meet technical requirements.

• Participates in efforts that develop recommendations and advice on system development, improvements, optimization, and/or support efforts.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable but not required

• 10 years’ experience in related discipline

Position: Junior Engineer

Position Description:

• Provides professional engineering expertise in the oversight of FRA-funded projects.

• Review project sponsors’ plans and supporting documentation to ensure that projects are being built safely on budget, on schedule, within scope, and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

• Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert in engineering for FRA projects.

• Provides engineering advice, guidance, and assistance to program offices or site managers.

• Interprets and applies technical requirements and policies; ensures execution of priorities and schedules; ensures implementation of data exchanges and standardization evaluates significant modifications and/or alternative approaches, and initiates revisions or corrective actions as required.

• Applies accepted and emerging analytical approaches to perform complex statistical analysis and conduct tests to determine technical feasibility, commercial viability, operational applicability, and cost effectiveness of improved and new equipment and systems.

• Articulates information through methods such as: fact sheets, project reports, design documentation, discussions, meetings, and briefings or presentations to the project team. Performs all functional duties independently.

• Supports engineering efforts that provide engineering, technical, and managerial direction for problem definition, analysis, requirement development, and implementation for complex systems in the engineering discipline required to meet technical requirements.

• Participates in efforts that develop recommendations and advice on system development, improvements, optimization, and/or support efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is desired but not required

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired but not required

• 7 years’ experience in related discipline

Position: Engineering Technician

Position Description:

• Plan and conduct assigned technical tasks or phases of projects.

• Assist senior technicians working on a variety of tasks at varying levels of complexity.

Practical knowledge of mathematics or computer science including prepare design drawings and assist with the design, and evaluation of projects.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program

• 5 years’ experience in related discipline

Position: Vehicle Engineer

• Provides professional engineering expertise in the oversight of FRA-funded projects.

• Reviews project sponsors’ plans pertaining to vehicle acquisition and vehicle types as well as fleet management plans and other supporting documentation to ensure that projects are being built safely on budget, on schedule, within scope, and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

• Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert in transit vehicles.

• Reviews vehicles and rolling stock for procurement and operations.

• Reviews general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

• Prepares modification of cost estimates, reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.

• Minimum of 10 years of engineering design experience in rail, and expertise in the following elements:

o Vehicle design including preparation of design criteria, vehicle analysis and vehicle specifications, or;

o Vehicle procurement (e.g. writing a vehicle procurement plan, Request for

Proposal (RFP), evaluation, and award); or Project management for a vehicle builder.

o Demonstrated experience with Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements for transit vehicles. Professional Registration/Certification is desirable but not required.

Position: Construction Manager

Position Description:

• Apply construction management principles to support construction initiatives.

• Apply construction methods and techniques to interpret contract documents for a wide variety of projects.

• Review project management data (e.g., cost, schedule, risks, quality assurance) to determine project progress or shortfalls against project objectives.

• Evaluate programs for quality assurance and quality management to ensure an organization is in compliance with rules, regulations, and best practices.

• Identify and evaluate solutions to issues and problems.

• Use Risk Management or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles to coordinate activities (e.g., control cost, manage schedule) for consolidated projects of high importance.

• Discuss the development of operational requirements with managers.

• Prepares written reports to provide status updates on projects.

• Performs day-to-day management of construction projects involving multiple tasks and groups of personnel at multiple locations on one or several projects.

• Provides requisite resources to oversee work of architect/engineer and contractor(s).

• Manages and ensure compliance with the scope of work and all project deliverables.

• Manages the project budget, schedule, quality, and safety.

• Provides leadership and guidance to the project team in performance of their work activities, including constructability reviews, cost and schedule management, risk mitigation measures, and third-party interface.

• Ensures contractor(s) and architect/engineer(s) adherence to their contracts.

• Fully knowledgeable of contractor cost and fee schedules related to contractor operations, equipment, and fleet management.

• Manages changes to project scope, cost, and schedule, and develop a course of action to mitigate the impact of those changes.

• Prepares project progress reports and keep all project stakeholders informed of project status.

• Ability to utilize project and construction management software and coordinate with clients’ systems.

• Provides Buy America compliance and knowledge of various construction contracts.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program

• Must have a minimum of one of the following certifications: Program (PgMP) or

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM);

Position: Budget (Financial) Analyst

• Responsible for performing studies, analyses, and evaluations related to business information and financial systems, such as requirements analyses, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analyses.

• Analyze, forecast, monitor, and summarize financial data for the management of the contract.

• Prepare and submit financial information for reports and data calls; review, monitor, and manage budgets; apply financial analysis, cost estimation, accounting, cost accounting standards; and invoicing knowledge.

• Analyze, forecast, monitor, and summarize financial data for the management of the contract.

• Provides the full range of financial functions for major system development including should‐cost and projected cost analysis and trade studies related to cost trade‐off options.

• Defines established financial business practices for integration into the client's financial business system. Identify potential problems and recommend solutions through analysis.

• Works with functional specialists, automation specialists, contractors, vendors, and clients to effectively translate the client’s requirements into an automated application.

• Applies state‐of‐the‐art tools and processes to effectively automate financial applications in the most effective manner while adhering to the established accounting principles and practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in any business-related subject area (i.e.

Accounting, Finance, Economics, etc.)

Position: Lead Railroad Safety Specialist

• Experienced professional with knowledge in the railroad safety discipline.

• Experience as a technical expert who has conducted analytical investigations and special studies and has made recommendations to improve railroad safety.

• Knowledge of the railroad industry, including economic and operating considerations and equipment.

• Internal expert for significant area of knowledge; review the project development and implementation of safety related plans and procedures, providing expert guidance in the areas of project and system safety.

• Project tasks include: design review services; shop drawing and submittal reviews;

inspection and testing services; performing inspections and witnessing acceptance testing of fire protection and life safety systems; construction inspection services; fire and smoke modeling and analysis services; loss investigation services; technical consultant services; conducting fire protection facility surveys; developing risk reduction strategies and recommendations to mitigate identified risk conditions;

conducting research studies; maintenance program for fire protection and life safety systems; and developing and completing fire and life safety evaluation worksheets.

• Knowledge of the general safety and health principles and practices applicable to the railroad industry.

• Knowledge of railroad accident investigation techniques.

• Review, interpret and implement safety rules and standards.

• Experience leading and/or conducting analyses of Railroad safety statistical data and performing analytical investigations or special studies to make policy/program recommendations.

• Experience working on a team, task force, or committee that includes industry officials, labor unions, the public and state and local governments to develop practical solutions and/or recommendations to persistent complex problems pertaining Railroad Track issues.

• Experience leading special investigations (including accident investigations) and inspections involving railroad rail and components to obtain determination of cause and produce useful and accurate results.

• Professional and technical expertise for assistance with start-up, calibration, and/or certification of a facility or operating systems within a facility, to include commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems and equipment.

• Start-up planning, forecasting start-up duration, estimating start-up costs, determining start-up objectives, organizing start-up teams and team assignments, testing building system components, conducting performance tests.

• Witness commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program

• Knowledge of and experience with Positive Train Control, Communications Based Train Control, Control Center Engineering, and/or railroad block signal systems, and associated communication and control systems as required by the project is desired.

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer is required.

Minimum Experience:

• 15 years’ experience in related discipline

Position: Railroad Ops Modeling Expert

Position Description:

• Knowledge of and experience with Positive Train Control, Communications Based Train Control, Control Center Engineering, and/or railroad block signal systems, and associated communication and control systems as required by the project is desired.

• Assess railroad operations data to evaluate railroad performance;

• Use collected data to create simulation models representing actual operations.

• Analyze the impact of railroad operations due to changes in operations and infrastructure.

• Understand the track design relationships with systems engineering, and rail operations.

• Create, write, and manage the assembly of reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates.

Qualifications Minimum Education:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program

Position: Travel/Freight Demand Modeler

Position Description:

• Responsible for managing the development of accurate and credible forecasts;

development and design of surveys, including the design and use of stated- and revealed preference surveys and the development of sampling plans; and analysis of transportation systems and facilities.

• May be involved in any stage of the estimation, calibration, and application of models.

• Duties include the collection of data for travel studies; designing and conducting surveys; and using survey results and other data to develop, validate, and apply disaggregate travel demand models that capture travel patterns and traveler behavior.

• Responsible for managing GIS analysis and application development tasks. May lead project management, project administration, client support, public outreach/presentations, and project documentation responsibilities.

• Has extensive knowledge of transportation modeling techniques and familiarity with statistical analysis packages such as SAS, travel forecasting and GIS tool

• Has extensive knowledge of freight demand trends, forecasting tools, and related data.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program

Position: Lead Professional Planner

Position Description:

• Provides specialized expertise and manages tasks in the areas of transportation planning, environmental planning and documentation, community planning, cultural resources management /historic preservation planning and associated specialties.

• Recommends governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, cultural resources and housing and transportation to control and guide community development and renewal.

• Reviews and evaluates environmental impact reports applying to specified private and public planning projects and programs.

• Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive professional activities. Supervision received is essentially administrative.

• Fully competent professional in all conventional aspects of general subject matter or functional area; plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques.

• Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.

• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products;

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in transportation, urban, or regional planning

• Must possess American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification

Position: Lead Environmental Specialist / Senior Environmental Specialist

• Provides environmental planning, policy, technical, regulatory, and information management support for the development, execution, and evaluation of environmental programs, projects, and systems.

• Experience in reviewing plans and reports; conducting planning and compliance activities; supporting technical and public outreach meetings; supporting policy development; conducting regulatory reviews, compliance audits, and permit development and reviews; supporting waste management activities; preparing and delivering training and facilitation/partnering services; providing telephone advisory services; and developing and maintaining records centers or information systems and repositories.

• Experience in environmental policy/studies, environmental management, natural resource management, geography, and information management.

• Provides specialized expertise and manages tasks in the areas of transportation/transit planning, environmental planning and documentation, community planning, cultural resources management /historic preservation planning and associated specialties.

• Recommends governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, cultural resources and housing and transportation to control and guide community development and renewal.

• Reviews and evaluates environmental impact reports applying to specified private and public planning projects and programs.

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in a related field

Position: Mid Environmental Specialist

• Provides environmental planning, policy, technical, regulatory, and information management support for the development, execution, and evaluation of environmental programs, projects, and systems.

• Experience in reviewing plans and reports; conducting planning and compliance activities; supporting technical and public outreach meetings; supporting policy development; conducting regulatory reviews, compliance audits, and permit development and reviews; supporting waste management activities; preparing and delivering training and facilitation/partnering services; providing telephone advisory services; and developing and maintaining records centers or information systems and repositories.

• Experience in environmental policy/studies, environmental management, natural resource management, geography, and information management.

• Provides specialized expertise and manages tasks in the areas of transportation/transit planning, environmental planning and documentation, community planning, cultural resources management /historic preservation planning and associated specialties.

• Recommends governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, cultural resources and housing and transportation to control and guide community development and renewal.

Position: Junior Environmental Specialist

• Provides environmental planning, policy, technical, regulatory, and information management support for the development, execution, and evaluation of environmental programs, projects, and systems.

• Experience in reviewing plans and reports; conducting planning and compliance activities; supporting technical and public outreach meetings; supporting policy development; conducting regulatory reviews, compliance audits, and permit development and reviews; supporting waste management activities; preparing and delivering training and facilitation/partnering services; providing telephone advisory services; and developing and maintaining records centers or information systems and repositories.

• Experience in environmental policy/studies, environmental management, natural resource management, geography, and information management.

• Provides specialized expertise and manages tasks in the areas of transportation/transit planning, environmental planning and documentation, community planning, cultural resources management /historic preservation planning and associated specialties.

• Recommends governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, cultural resources and housing and transportation to control and guide community development and renewal.

Position: Project Scheduler Manager

• Provides scheduling expertise in the oversight of FRA-funded projects.

• Reviews project sponsors’ schedule for the project and supporting documentation to ensure that projects are being built safely on budget, on schedule, within scope, and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

• Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert in transit project scheduling.

• Applies professional knowledge of the process of developing a construction schedule based on commercially available scheduling software, and the knowledge of construction procedures, and, using available plans and drawings, provides an independent assessment of the schedule for completing a project.

• Provides analysis based on their experience and input from sources familiar with the type of work to be performed as to the interaction of project activities and the impact of each activity on overall project progress.

• Present findings as required in order to familiarize project management with the methods used to evaluate the project schedule and the rationale for any recommendations.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program, or a BS degree in Construction Management, Business, Architecture, or field related to engineering or architecture.

• At least one of the following certifications is required: Earned Value Professional (EVP), Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or PMI Scheduling Professional

(PMI-SP).

• Resume must document proficiency in a project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera etc.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in related discipline of scheduling experience in the development and maintenance of Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules on large capital projects, with at least 3 of the 10 years as a Scheduling Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes and 7 years of experience with planning, scheduling, project monitoring and project management.

Position: BPA Order Manager

Position Description:

• Implements Tasks, serving as lead technical staff.

• Leads the assessment of project risks and development and implementation of mitigation plans.

• Defines project and task scope.

• Prepares project work plan and schedules and coordinates project resources.

• Conducts project & financial reviews.

• Serves as the primary project client contact.

• Manages and oversees the execution of professional services, including but not limited to: Design Review Services; Shop Drawing/Submittal Review Services; Construction Inspection & Testing Services; Technical Consultant Services; Commissioning Services; Testing Services; Post Construction Services; Claims Services.

• Assists government agencies in the formulation of lessons learned.

Qualifications Minimum Education:

• BS/BA degree in a degree related field.

• At a minimum, one of the following certifications are required: PgMp, PMP, or CCM

• 15 years’ experience in related discipline with minimum 5 years project management experience.

Position: Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager

• Internal expert for significant area of knowledge. Reviews the project plans and procedures, providing expert guidance in the implementation and monitoring of project and system quality.

• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job, but a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

• Provides quality assurance and quality control expertise in the oversight of FRA-funded major capital transit projects.

• Responsible for assisting with all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements; conducts audits and reviews/analyzes data and documentation.

• Reviews project sponsors’ quality management plans and supporting documentation to ensure that projects are being built safely on budget, on schedule, within scope, and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

• Responsible for administering the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

• Leads the development of project quality plans, establishing procedures for monitoring the work, checkpoints for quality assessments, procedures for managing non-conformances, and procedures for achieving project acceptance.

• Responsible for regular updates to project management regarding project performance and any outstanding issues.

• Will implement a system of documentation for tracking project performance and the resolution of any quality issues.

• Trained in their areas of responsibility which may include instruction and procedure development; product quality monitoring; inspection techniques; and inspection data management and analysis as knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Qualifications Minimum Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction, or field related to quality management.

• Experience in setting up at least one quality management plan or system for an agency or significant revision of an agency’s existing plan or system.

• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or Certification, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) required.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of quality management experience on large projects, with at least

3 of the 10 years as Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) manager in Design, Engineering and Construction of passenger rail or related transportation modes.

Position: Risk Assessor/ Risk Assessment Manager

• Responsible for the review and monitoring of the project Risk Management Program.

• Maintain and periodically review the risk register with the project team to ensure that identified risks are addressed and that new risks are evaluated and a plan to address them developed and implemented.

• Periodically report the status of project risk, the actions taken to address risks and the remaining risks identified by the project team, as well as any risks not addressed to program management.

• Provides professional risk expertise in the oversight of FRA-funded projects in pre and post grant obligation.

• Completes FRA project risk assessments for selected projects

• Review project sponsors’ risk management plans and supporting documentation to ensure that projects are being built safely on budget, on schedule, within scope, and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

• Responsible for performing risk and contingency reviews, as assigned, for FRA-funded projects.

• Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert in risk assessment and mitigation for FRA projects

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program or a BS degree in Architecture, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Management, or a field very closely associated to these.

• Certification as a Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP or DRMP) is required.

• Must have expert knowledge in performing probability modeling using factoring and

Monte Carlo simulation for risk analysis related to cost and schedule values.

• Minimum of 13 years’ experience in related discipline of overall experience working on risk assessments, 3 of the 13 years in passenger rail or related transportation modes, and 3 of the 13 years of experience planning, designing, and implementing an overall risk management process for an organization.

Position: System Security Expert

• Internal expert for significant area of knowledge.

• The System Security Expert reviews the project development and implementation of security related plans and procedures, providing expert guidance in the areas of project and system security.

• Professional and technical expertise for assistance with start-up, calibration, and/or certification of facility security systems within a facility.

• Witness commissioning of security systems and equipment.

• Project tasks include:

o conducting research studies;

o construction inspection services;

o design review services; shop drawing and submittal reviews; inspection and testing services;

o developing risk reduction strategies and recommendations to mitigate o identified risk conditions;

o loss investigation services;

o maintenance program for security systems o performing inspections and witnessing acceptance testing of o Security risk analysis services;

o security systems;

o technical consultant services.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program or a BS degree in Architecture, Business, Construction, or field related to security.

• Professional Registration/Certification is desirable but not required.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in related discipline on large projects, with at least 3 of the 10 years as System Security Expert in Design, Engineering and Construction of passenger rail or related transportation modes.

Position: CAD/GIS Operator

• Utilizes Geographic Information System techniques to provide a better understanding of certain variables in a given geographic location.

• Extracts data from GIS software and uses varying analysis methods to arrive at results.

• Recommends appropriate reactionary strategies in response to GIS analysis.

• Provides maps and data sets to clients to supplement analysis.

• Provides support of environmental program including: cultural resource GIS (CRGIS);

groundwater monitoring; growth forecast modeling; habitat conservation plans; habitat modeling; image analysis support for emergency response; mapping, cartography, and mashups (e.g., combining data from more than one source into a single integrated tool to include aerial mapping); migration pattern analysis; natural resource planning;

remote sensing for environmental studies; terrestrial, marine, and/or atmospheric measuring/management; vegetation mapping; and watershed characterization for mitigation planning

Qualifications Knowledgeable of GIS and CAD software and technology.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program or a BS degree in Architecture, Business, Construction, or field related to safety.

• Resume must demonstrate extensive experience in CAD/GIS software

Position: Cost Estimator/Cost Analyst

• Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert in project budgeting and cost estimation.

• Reviews project sponsors’ cost estimate for the project and supporting documentation to ensure that projects are being built safely on budget, on schedule, within scope, and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

• Applies professional knowledge of the process of developing a construction estimate based on appropriate indices and the knowledge of construction procedures, and, using available plans and drawings, provides an independent assessment of the cost of completing a project.

• Provide analysis based on their experience and input from sources familiar with the type of work to be performed as to where the cost drivers lie in the project and any possible alternatives that might amount to a cost savings

• Present findings as required in order to familiarize project management with the methods used to calculate project cost and the rationale for any recommendations.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program or a BS degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field.

• Certified Cost Professional (CCP)/Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) is required.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in related discipline of cost estimating on large projects, with at least 3 of the 10 years as Cost Estimating Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes.

Position: Project Analyst

• Plans, facilitates, and supports complex methodology development and evaluation, business process re-engineering, identifying best practices, change management, business management techniques, and organizational development.

• Applies process improvement and re-engineering methodologies and principles to conduct process modernization projects.

• Performs research, analyses and assessment of transportation systems, issues, technologies, and methodologies.

• Applies general and specialized analytical techniques, data analysis and business process research, expertise in formulation and management of database systems to examine transportation trends.

• Understanding of transportation industry (public and private), transportation planning and operations, and/or transportation/logistics issues.

• Performs studies, evaluation, analysis, assessments, and documentation of transportation system issues and methodologies requiring techniques associated with the disciplines of economics, psychology, operations research, mathematics/statistics, program evaluation and modeling.

• Provides tasks that address the following: system performance and effectiveness;

supply and demand forecasts; impact analysis and studies; socio-economic analysis;

industry analysis; program evaluation; mathematical modeling, simulation modeling, policy and regulatory development; strategic planning; communication strategy development and stakeholder engagement; project control; operations and maintenance assessment; cost and risk assessments and analysis; strategic and operational planning;

capital investment needs; infrastructure and equipment management; metrics development; technology planning and evaluation; capacity building development;

project finance analysis; financial and information management; database structures and management; configuration management; system application prototyping and benchmarking; scheduling and estimation; structured analysis techniques; and critical technologies for planning and evaluation; and application of data modeling, data mining, data analysis, data science, data architect, data visualization, and geospatial data.

• Provides activity and data modeling, developing modern business methods, identifying best practices, creating, and assessing performance measurements, and providing group facilitation, interviewing, and training.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study.

Position: Archeologist

• Conducts pre-field research, directs field work and laboratory analysis, and produces technical reports.

• Coordinates archeological activities.

• Utilizes knowledge of archeological principles, theories, methods, concepts, survey/excavation techniques, and procedures in prehistoric or cultural resources to support projects.

• Apply demonstrated expertise in prehistoric and/or historic sites archeology.

• Responsibilities include specialized analyses of cultural material and report preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Archeology/Anthropology

Position: Administrative Support Specialist

• Provides administrative support to technical and management-level personnel.

• Provides documentation planning and support, project administration, general office support, executive secretarial support, human resource planning, and administration, mail services, records, and data input.

• Apply strong skills outlining objectives, priorities and deadlines for projects and programs.

• Reviews completed work for accuracy and compliance.

• Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other materials to organize and store program data.

• Supports the planning, formulation, editing, development, and publication of finished products, e.g., program documentation, plans, directives, reports, and briefings.

• Provides support for internal and external briefings and reports by providing expert knowledge and capability in the use of personal computers and operating systems to produce visual aids using appropriate software applications.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline

• 5 years’ experience in related discipline

Position: Mission Analyst

• Apply technical and analytical skills to assist with implementation of business solutions to achieve mission results as directed by the Program/Project Manager.

• Identify, document, and analyze functional requirements and gap analyses.

• Conduct complex research projects and make recommendations based on findings.

• Assist in performing analysis of alternatives and scenario analyses on courses of action for planning, organizing, and managing program functions.

• Develop project implementation plans and other critical documentation using knowledge of mission goals.

• Evaluate plans, policies, and organizational documents as they support project efforts.

• Perform project management tasks, such as stakeholder management, status reporting and work plan maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline

Position: Real Estate Manager

• Perform full property valuations via market research, comparable investigation, fieldwork such as property inspections, tours, and interviews with property managers, developers, leasing agents, appraisers, lenders, and real estate brokers.

• Typical reports shall include rental income pro-formats, operating expense analysis, cash flow projections, marketplace trends, and property fundamentals.

• Appraised properties will focus on a variety of commercial real estate.

• Experience with developing scope, scheduling and budget/cost estimating, evaluation, tracing documents related to real estate.

• Support property disposal and acquisition program.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in with the Unifor Act which establishes minimum standards for federally- funded programs and projects that require the acquisition of real property (real estate) or displace persons from their homes, businesses, or farms.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field.

• Professional designation, right of way certification, or license related to real estate is desired but not required.

Position: Senior Scientist

• Under direction, applies full competency in conventional scientific solutions related to functional area of assignment and broad knowledge of precedents in specialty area.

• Plans and coordinates scientific work related to detailed phases of a major project.

• Conduct research in analytical chemistry, material chemistry, and computational chemistry.

• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Provides scientific and technical guidance and expertise.

• Communicates scientific and technical information through oral briefings and written documents.

• Experience with large, complex logistical systems, providing key leadership of multi-disciplined engineering and managerial tasks, and extensive experience with large distribution and logistical systems and business process reengineering.

• Provide guidance and direction for specific tasks and sub-tasks of projects under contract.

• Ability to manage multifaceted projects of high complexity; shoulder responsibility for formulating design, implementation, and management of assigned projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Position: Systems Integration Engineer

• Develop and implement solutions integrating applications across the enterprise or its departments.

• Evaluate existing components or systems to determine integration requirements.

• Integrates diverse systems, networks, and servers to achieve overall aims.

• Provide recommendations with respect to requirements management activities.

• Generates, reviews, revises, updates, and maintains configuration management information.

• Identify model elements and documentation required for systems design, development, test launch, and operation.

• Ensure design traceability across multiple systems and artifacts.

• Analyze impacts to systems performance, sustainment, and supportability of the systems during all stages of the acquisition life cycle.

• Experience with design and integration of signals, communication propulsion power systems and control center engineering.

• Experience evaluating and testing rail signal and control systems integration of software for real time embedded systems using model-based software development tools is required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.

• Must have a current Professional Engineer License in any State, US Territory, or the District of Columbia.

Education and Experience Substitution Chart

Labor Category Minimum Education

Minimum Experience

Minimum Experience with Master’s Degree or PhD

Program/Project Manager Bachelors 15 12 Task (Call) Order Manager Bachelors 15 12 Lead Railroad Safety Specialist Bachelors 15 12

Cost Estimator/Cost Analyst Bachelors 10 7 Project Scheduler Manager Bachelors 10 7 Risk Assessor/Manager Bachelors 13 10 System Security Expert Bachelors 15 12 Mid-Level Engineer Bachelors 10 7 Junior Engineer Bachelors 7 3 Budget (Financial) Analyst Bachelors 10 7 Lead Environmental Specialist / Senior Environmental Specialist

Bachelors 15 12

Mid Environmental Specialist Bachelors 10 7 Junior Environmental Specialist Bachelors 7 3

CAD/GIS Operator Bachelors 10 7 Project Analyst Bachelors 10 7 Engineering Technician Bachelors 5 2 Lead Professional Planner Bachelors 15 12 Lead Engineer (Professional Engineer) / Senior Engineer Bachelors 15 12

Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager Bachelors 10 7

Vehicle Engineer Bachelors 10 7 Archeologist Bachelors 10 7 Railroad Ops Expert Bachelors 10 7 Railroad Ops Modeler Bachelors 10 7 Administrative Bachelors 5 2 Mission Analyst Bachelors 7 3 Real Estate Manager Bachelors 7 3 Senior Scientist Bachelors 15 12 Systems Integration Engineer Bachelors 15 12

Position: Program Manager /Project Manager