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By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering ... Lead planning, development, and management of resources for inspection and mechanical service ...

By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering ... Lead planning, development, and management of resources for inspection and mechanical service ...

By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering ... Lead planning, development, and management of resources for inspection and mechanical service ...

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What is it like to work at Amtrak?

Amtrak operates with a customer-centric culture, prioritizing safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction in its daily operations. As a national passenger railroad service, Amtrak's workforce is comprised of various teams, including engineers, conductors, maintenance personnel, and customer service representatives, working together to ensure smooth train operations and excellent customer experiences. Working at Amtrak may appeal to individuals who value a dynamic work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to contribute to the nation's transportation infrastructure.

What makes Amtrak an attractive place to work?

Amtrak is a leading transportation provider in the United States, playing a vital role in connecting communities and promoting sustainable travel options. As a workplace, Amtrak offers a dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity, with opportunities for employees to contribute to the development of modern rail infrastructure and services. Joining Amtrak can provide professionals with a chance to make a meaningful impact, advance their careers, and develop skills in a rapidly evolving industry.

Do workers at Amtrak get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
98% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Does Amtrak pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
68% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At Amtrak, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
51% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Amtrak affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Amtrak?

Most people get paid time off work.
81% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 60% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers at Amtrak worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do Amtrak workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
62% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Amtrak workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
75% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Amtrak?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
76% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Amtrak managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
86% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 105 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Amtrak spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 103 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Amtrak?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at Amtrak good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Amtrak feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Amtrak get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
37% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Amtrak?

Some people feel stressed here.
47% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Amtrak enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
89% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Amtrak recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
74% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Amtrak?

Most people got enough training when they started.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Amtrak?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 72% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Amtrak’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
88% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Amtrak is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
42% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Infographic showing various Application Lead job openings at Amtrak in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 98% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Lead Compliance Officer (Mechanical/Environmental) - 90382237 - Long Island City

Amtrak

Long Island City, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Amtrak rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 148 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 101 rated public transport


Job description

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

Conduct comprehensive audits of trains and stations regionally, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and procedures. Review all customer services, records, and documents to identify and address service quality issues. Offer technical advice and interpretation to management system-wide, promoting consistent application of regulations. Support corporate and regional training initiatives to enhance compliance and service standards.  Management of CAPA program and compliance reports.

Responsible for developing, implementing and managing procedures, training tools and communications to support environmental compliance and the Amtrak Environmental Management System (EMS). Manages national programs and initiatives such as recycling in support of environmental goals and process improvements. Maintains EHS documentation and prepares reports and communications on environmental performance, compliance and progress to Amtrak management and outside agencies.

Provides direction and manages implementation of environmental programs at NY Sunnyside Mechanical facility to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local Environmental laws and regulations, and to advance Amtrak's Environment and Sustainability Management System (ESMS) policies, programs and procedures. Position reports to an Amtrak manager in the Mechanical Department and indirectly reports to the regional environmental manager in the Safety, Health and Environmental Department. 

Essential Functions
  • Leads operations compliance reviews/audits to ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures for customer service protection.
  • Conducts investigations and performs audits of employee compliance with revenue generation from on-train, food and beverage, and station activities, reports findings to management.
  • Develops formal reports summarizing audit findings and tracks Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a weekly, monthly, and as-needed basis.
  • Serves as liaison between field management and corporate regarding training requirements, mini audits, and operational procedures for on-train, station, and commissary activities.
  • Acts as Subject Matter Expert on operations policies, providing interpretation, technical advice, and guidance to leadership; collaborates with corporate departments to define and review policies and procedures for consistency across the enterprise.
  • Provides direction and manages implementation of environmental programs including planning, development and supervision of the following program elements:
  • Permit compliance for all facility environmental permits, coordinating permit and plan updates and revisions, preparing internal and external reports, and maintaining communications with regulatory agencies.
  • Training program development and deployment of resources to fulfill environmental and sustainability training requirements and to continually improve training content, delivery and tracking systems; conducts train-thetrainer courses as needed.
  • Conducts or coordinates training of workers concerning environmental compliance, safety laws and regulations, use of safety equipment, devices, and clothing, and first aid. 
  •  Leads the facility's participation in the environmental audit program, attends all such audits, oversees development of the follow up Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and ensures CAP activities are completed. 
  • Works with facility management and corporate Environment and Sustainability Group to enhance facility environment and sustainability programs and create new initiatives in areas such as recycling and energy efficiency projects. 
  • Primary responsibility for developing and maintaining the facility environmental manual (FEM) and compliance calendar, assigning facility resources to execute tasks, identifying areas for improvement, and reporting results.
  • Leads development and implementation of various internal and external communications regarding facility environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives, including reports to external agencies and to corporate management.
  • Develops and implements environmental and sustainability initiatives at the facility level in support of corporate goals, in coordination with the regional environmental manager in the Safety, Health and Environmental Department.     
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
  • Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience managing environmental compliance programs .
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and programs
  • Working knowledge of Federal, state, and local environmental regulations including RCRA, DNREC, Title V Air permit.  
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
  • Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.
  • 6+ years managing environmental compliance programs. 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills, capable of interpreting data and providing insightful analysis.
  • Self-starter with a proactive approach to work, able to independently prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
  • Outstanding organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Upholds confidentiality and exercises discretion in handling sensitive information.
  • Proficient in PC-based spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel and Access, as well as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, with demonstrated experience in data analysis and presentation.
  • Highly motivated and self-directed
  • Excellent analytical, mathematical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to present complex technical and project information 
  • Ability to network with internal and external stakeholders and leverage relationships to resolve complex issues
  • Effectiveness in working diplomatically across teams with varying objectives

The salary/hourly range is $94,300.00 - $122,256.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:166387

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.


Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.


In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.


Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

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About Amtrak

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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.

Industry

Travel arrangement services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1971