A Job Analysis Design for the Rail Industry: Description and Model Analysis of the Job of Freight Conductor

This document provides a step-by-step description of the design and execution of a strategic job analysis, using the position of Freight Conductor as an example. This document was created to be useful for many different needs, and can be used as an example of how to conduct similar job analyses for other positions. The job analysis process is described in detail; sample meeting agendas, survey questionnaires, and suggestions on how to create and finalize a list of job tasks and knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs) for the position of interest are provided. While analyzing the position of Freight Conductor, key aspects of the position were identified, including main tasks and KSAOs required to complete the job successfully. Conclusions report the specific results of the job analysis, including information from subject matter expert (SME) focus group discussions regarding demands and strains of the job. Implications for training and development are also discussed.

• Record URL:
  http://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/details/L04791
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• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/26632
• Corporate Authors:

  Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

  Cambridge, MA  United States  02142

  University of Connecticut, Storrs

  Industrial Psychology Applications Center, 406 Babbidge Road
  Storrs, CT  United States  06269-1020

  Federal Railroad Administration

  Office of Research and Development, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Walsh, Benjamin
  • Golay, Leslie
  • Barnes-Farrell, Janet
  • Morrow, Stephanie
• Publication Date: 2013-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; References;
• Pagination: 138p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Abilities; Conductors (Trains); Focus groups; Freight trains; Job analysis; Knowledge; Personnel development; Task analysis; Training
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Railroads; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01497421
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOT/FRA/ORD-13/38, IPAC TR-2010-01
• Contract Numbers: DTFR53-07-G-00007
• Files: NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Nov 1 2013 8:58AM