Job Opportunities Help Wanted 2-23-2022

ATTEND THE ECS VIRTUAL

CAREER FAIR: MARCH 19

The Environmental Charter School (ECS) is hosting a Virtual Career Fair on Saturday, March 19 from 9-10:30 a.m. for potential applicants to meet the staff and learn about the school culture. ECS is seeking innovative and highly motivated individuals for a variety of positions for the 2022-2023 school year as the district grows to a K-11 public charter school. RSVP by March 17 at 11:59 p.m. at ecspgh.org/careers to guarantee your spot at the ECS Career Fair.

 

 

CITY EDITOR

The New Pittsburgh Courier is seeking a highly motivated individual with a sense of urgency in developing engaging general news and feature content to be our City Editor. The successful candidate must be an engaging storyteller with strong reporting, writing, and editing skills and the ability to work within a fast-paced production and marketing environment while maintaining high ethical standards and meeting deadlines. Our ideal candidate should also be able to produce quality photographs to supplement their stories and have graphic layout skills.

Duties will include: working with editorial leadership to determine priorities for daily news coverage and reporting geared towards the Black community for both digital and print publication; and daily collaboration across a close-knit team, assisting leadership in the planning and managing of day-to-day operations, proofreading and editing copy for compliance with policies, style, and tone; and attending events, panels and speaking engagements on behalf of the publication.

This is a full-time position offering compensation commensurate to experience. Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more. Please send a letter of interest and resume to jobs@newpittsburghcourier.com

 

 

DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Penn State has an opportunity for a top frontline fundraiser in the role of Director of Campus Development for its Greater Allegheny Campus. The University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are dedicated to fostering institutional change required to realize a more socially just University and we value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The campus is known for its diversity with approximately 43% of students and 17% of faculty/staff coming from underrepresented groups. The campus also places priority on strong academics, student support, community outreach, economicdevelopment and a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion programming.

To review detailed responsibilities and requirements, please visit: https://recruitment.giveto.psu.edu/

 

 

URBAN ACADEMY OF

GREATER PITTSBURGH

MULTIPLE POSTIONS

• Black Studies Teacher
• Special Education Teacher
• Classroom Teacher
• Co-Teacher – Assist classroom teachers by working with students in small groups and whole groups. He or she will work with students, both directly and indirectly, to provide academic support.
• Intervention Support Team Member – Provide academic support to students who are below grade level and to in need of enrichment. They will facilitate small groups throughout the day and work very closely with the Math Coach, Reading Specialist, Classroom Teachers, and Principals.

Please submit a resume and ALL three Clearances and three References to jobs@urbanacademypgh.org

 

DIRECTOR OF MEDIA EDUCATION – PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY TELEVISION

Full-Time Exempt Position

Salary Range $45,000 – $55,000 Depending on Experience

Benefit Package Includes SIMPLE IRA, Health, Vision, Dental

Pittsburgh Community Television (PCTV) is Pittsburgh’s community media and education center, serving the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Our mission is to empower, educate, and enhance the Greater Pittsburgh community through media. Founded in 1986, PCTV operates a media production facility on Pittsburgh’s Northside and broadcasts programming 24/7 on Pittsburgh Comcast Channel 21, Pittsburgh Verizon Channel 47, Apple TV, ROKU, Fire TV, at

www.pctv21.org, and on the Pittsburgh Community Television iOS app for iPhone and iPad. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Media Education is responsible for leading and implementing all of PCTV’s media education efforts, including PCTV’s fellowship program, studio technician training program, training for adults and PCTV’s youth media program.

Pittsburgh Community Television is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT

REPORTER

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting is seeking a General Assignment Reporter who can cover fast-moving, breaking news as well as in-depth reports on issues of significance in the Pittsburgh region. For complete job description and to apply, go to: pittsburghcommunitybroadcasting.org/ and follow the employment link. Please no phone calls. PCBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity in its workforce.

 

POLICE OFFICERS

CITY OF ALIQUIPPA

Qualified persons are invited to apply to the City of Aliquippa Civil Service Commission to take competitive examinations leading to eligibility for appointment as a Police Officer in the City of Aliquippa Police Department. An application form may be obtained beginning Monday,  February 21, 2022. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, please email your request for a police application to: samuel.gill@aliquippapa.gov and kelly.callen@aliquippapa.gov . We can either email or mail an application to you. Completed applications must be returned by mail postmarked by March 7, 2022. Attention: Mr. Samuel L. Gill, City of Aliquippa, 581 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa, PA 15001. The starting base salary is $42,640.00 annually.

REQUIREMENTS: At the time of application applicants are required to be Act 120 Certified or have successfully completed Act 120 Training with the State Exam successfully completed by date of conditional hire, have a high school diploma or GED, be a minimum of 18 years of age, hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, be a U.S. Citizen and be physically and mentally fit to perform duties of a police officer. Successful applicants must meet all other Civil Service requirements.

Women and Minorities Are  Encouraged to Apply.

EOE

 

 

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER – ALTOONA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Applications for Police Officer with the City of Altoona can be obtained from the Human Resources Department of City Hall Monday through Friday between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. For additional information or an application, please visit the “Employment Opportunities” Quick Link on the City’s website at www.altoonapa.gov.

Completed applications must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than Noon on Friday, March 18, 2022.

Human Resources Department

1301 12th Street, Suite 400

Altoona, PA 16601

The City of Altoona is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

MT. LEBANON, PA

POLICE OFFICER TESTING

MT. LEBANON

POLICE DEPARTMENT  will be conducting a physical agility and written exam for POLICE  OFFICER on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Starting at $71,790 annually. Must be a U.S. citizen; 21 years of age at hire; bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university at hire; pass physical, written, oral exams plus a comprehensive background investigation.

Full test requirements, description and application may be obtained at https://mtlebanon.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=99.

Deadline ending no later than 4:00 pm, March 11, 2022.

Mt. Lebanon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment based on  competence, merit, performance, and business needs. We are committed to valuing the diversity of all individuals without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other  classification protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for the needs of otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities will be made upon request to the Human  Resource Office at 412-343-3625 or  bcross@mtlebanon.org.

 

SOUTH FAYETTE TWP.

SCHOOL DISTRICT

is seeking a

HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

CLASSROOM TEACHER

Position available at the start of the 2022-2023 school year

Complete job description and directions on how to apply are available at:

www.southfayette.org

Applications must be received by 4:00 PM March 1, 2022

 

JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE

Local Union No. 5, I.B.E.W. and Western PA Chapter, N.E.C.A.

5 Hot Metal Street, Suite 100 Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2356

www.ibewlocal5jatc.org

February 2022

APPRENTICESHIP opportunities for those who meet the requirements are hereby announced by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the I.B.E.W. Local Union #5 and the Western PA Chapter of N.E.C.A.

Applications will be distributed at the:

Electrical Training Center – 5 Hot Metal Street, Suite 100,

Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2356 (South Side)

March 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th – from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

March 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th – from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Clearfield Training Center – 1400 Leonard Street, Clearfield, PA 16830

March 19th – from 10:00AM to 1:00PM

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON BY THE APPLICANT AND COMPLETED AT THAT TIME. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Applicants shall be in good health, of average intelligence, conscientious and interested in learning the trade.
2. B. Must be 18 years old, as of June 30, 2022.
3. C. Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED.
4. Must have completed one year of high school algebra or one post high school algebra course.
5. Applicant must be willing to take any tests given by or for the Committee.
6. When an apprenticeship is offered, one must submit to a physical and substance testing and a test for color blindness.

These tests will be administered by a doctor selected and paid for by the Committee.

1. G. Must be a resident of one of the following counties in Pennsylvania for at least one year prior to application: Allegheny; Armstrong; Bedford; Blair; Butler; Cambria; Cameron; Centre; Clarion; Clearfield; Elk; Fayette; Fulton; Greene; Huntingdon; Indiana; Jefferson; McKean; Somerset; Venango; Washington and Westmoreland.
2. A non-refundable check or money order for $25.00 (Twenty-five Dollars) will be required with the returned application.

Cost of all testing and examinations to be paid by the Committee. We will not accept cash payments; check or money orders only.

1. All applicants must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License for the entire time they are in the apprenticeship program.
2. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or non-job related disabilities. The sponsor shall take

affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in the apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 or the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOU:

1. Copy of your High School Transcript/Official or Unofficial (not the diploma) or your GED with scores (not a copy of the certificate) and High School transcript for years attended.
2. Your Driver’s License.
3. A (non-refundable) check or money order only for $25.00 made payable to Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. We will not accept cash payments; check or money orders only.

 

 

BUYER – FLEET SUPPORT

MANCHESTER

Port Authority is seeking a Buyer – Fleet Support Manchester to perform activities and coordinate procedures for the procurement of general and specialized parts, equipment and services for Port Authority of Allegheny County Operating Divisions and direct support for Fleet Maintenance. Secure the best prices while ensuring quality and delivery requirements

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate the procedures for the procurement of Non-Stock Material & Supplies for All Port Authority Operation’s Locations including the Main Shop to ensure parts for Bus Down applications.
• Develop alternate sources, ensuring continuity of supply, consistency of quality and competition pricing.
• Meets with or contacts sales representatives/vendors to obtain and negotiate product price and oth­er related information.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the new and current Stocking numbers, Kits and updates to vendor part numbers and manufacturer numbers.

Job requirements include:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Purchasing Administration Management or directly related field from an accredited school. Directly related work experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of three (3) years procurement buying experience
• Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows Applications
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision.

Preferred attributes:

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Purchasing Administration Management or directly related field.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP Systems.
• Experience in the sourcing of Automotive/ Bus Parts
• Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, FMIS (PeopleSoft) or a similar FMIS system.
• Valid PA driver’s license.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:

Deborah Slocum

Employment Department

345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527

DSlocum@portauthority.org

EOE

 

 

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Port Authority is seeking a Software Developer to develop, test, maintain and support the company’s Internet and Intranet sites, enhance within the company.

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop and maintain existing Internet and intranet web applications and services which can include classic ASP, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C# and SQL
• Design, develop, document test and debug new software and web applications, web services and software systems and/or applications.
• Participate in software design meetings and analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
• Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and business requirements.
• Identify and evaluation new technologies for implementation.

Job requirements include:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related field. Related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experi­ence with .NET, HTML, XML, jQue­ry/JavaScript and CSS and SQL.
• Proven experience developing web applications using the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience with Visual Studio.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Experience with Windows desktop and server environments.

Preferred attributes:

• Experience with IIS web services, SSL, application deployment and server management and configuration using a VMware server environment.
• Experience with MVC.
• Experience with responsive web design.
• Experience with .Net Core.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint development.
• Experience with Nintex forms workflow or similar workflow software.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with TFS, GIT or other source control systems.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:

Danielle Jacobson

Employment Department

345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527

DJacobson@portauthority.org

EOE

 

MANAGER OF FARE SYSTEMS

Port Authority is seeking a Manager of Fare Systems to plan and direct the agency’s technology services dedicated to Fare Management Systems and Connected Software. This includes support, maintenance, upgrades, review, and implementation along with related system integrations, data provisioning and management, and other innovative projects. Focus on the use of innovative technologies to improve the agency and customer experience.

Essential Functions:

• Directs activities related to evaluation, implementation, and management (including contractual and technical) fare management (aka automated fare collection systems – AFCS), and related connected services, such as safety and security, operational and maintenance, and other future innovative systems and services that directly support the transportation efforts of the agency. (65%)

o In conjunction with Budget and Project Analyst, coordination of budget management, invoicing,

negotiation, request for proposal and bid preparation, issue tracking and resolution, including all other contractual issues between Authority and vendor(s).

o Identify gaps between delivered software and agency’s needs.

Propose solutions and work with both internal agency areas and external vendor to implement solutions.

o Investigate and resolve issues with AFCS incident reporting system, auto-generated reports, and hardware

o Serve as liaison to, and manage various reports for, Regional Transit Agency coordination regarding shared technology systems, notably AFCS.

o Ensure training and support services are available for fare management services. .

o Development of implementation, communications, and test plans – including oversight of quality assurance, user acceptance testing of system changes.

o Oversees the interface/integration among various ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) computer programs and systems; assists with training on ITS products.

Job requirements include:

• BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, or directly related field from an accredited school. Directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in technology services and support .
• Minimum of two (2) years of proven leadership, as a team lead, project lead, manager, or comparable leadership capacity.
• Proven experience providing innovative solutions that improve the customer experience and/or optimize operations.
• Excellent fiscal and negotiation skills
• Project management experience, especially in managing of vendor contracts, budgets, & timelines
• Extensive experience evaluating, implementing, configuring, and managing software and hardware-based systems, or related technical and application management experience.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of Office365 products.
• Professional and effective communication skills.

Preferred attributes:

• Minimum of one (1) year of maintenance and support of various Fare Management or similar systems and software.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:

Danielle Jacobson

Employment Department

345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527

DJacobson@portauthority.org

EOE

 

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

Port Authority is seeking a Senior  Project Engineer to be responsible for managing engineering and construction activities related to Authority structures, facilities, buildings, bridges, tunnels, subways, roadways, bus-ways, light rail transit system, and related infrastructure. Ensures projects adhere to the scope, budget, and schedule as well as interfaces with consultants, contractors, community and internal and external stakeholder representatives. Ensure all phases of the project are performed in accordance with Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures and achieve the needs of Port Authority’s operation and maintenance functions.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible to direct project activities necessary to implement the design, construction, and turnover of assigned capital projects within budget, scope and schedule in a quality manner. Directs project activities to ensure work is performed to acceptable levels in areas, such as:

• Ensuring Contract Documents meet intended needs of Port Authority and outside agency requirements and standards.
• Constructability and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordination of activities, including railroad, utility, real estate, environmental, community, municipal, governmental agencies, Port Authority operation and maintenance, training, and turnover.
• Minimizing impacts to Port Authority operations and maintenance functions and maintain the safety of the public and Port Authority employees.
• Timely completion of the work within budget and complying with contract requirements.
• Compliance with applicable codes.
• Site staging, mobilization, accessibility, and sequence of construction and safety.

Job requirements include:

• BS Degree, Major in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an accredited school.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in managing projects, including design and con­struction of job-related work.

• Professional and effective communication skills.
• Valid PA driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows.

Preferred attributes:

• Registered Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain such registration through reciprocity within one year of appointment or Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from nationally recognized registration entity.

 

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:

Alex Kumnik

Employment Department

345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527

AKumnik@portauthority.org

EOE

 

 

PROJECT ENGINEER

Port Authority is seeking a Project Engineer to be responsible for managing engineering and construction activities related to Authority structures, facilities, buildings, bridges, tunnels, subways, roadways, bus-ways, light rail transit system, and related infrastructure. Ensures projects adhere to the scope, budget, and schedule as well as interfaces with consultants, contractors, operating, community and external stakeholder representatives

Essential Functions:

• Performs all project management functions necessary to implement the design, construction and closeout of funded capital projects in adherence to established scope, schedule, budget and quality metrics. Provides support for state of good repair programs related to structures, facilities, buildings, bridges, tunnels, subways, roadways, bus-ways and light rail transit system.

• Responsible to review drawings, specifications and contract provisions for compliance with Authority and outside agency requirements and standards in the preparation of construction and procurement contract documents. Provides necessary review/ comments to ensure project scope and Authority standards are met.
• Provides project and construction management oversight for: field inspections, review of field design changes, resolving technical problems and methods regarding codes, permits, and municipal construction requirements as applied to maintenance, facility modification, and repair or reconstruction projects. Assists in obtaining permits, as needed.

Job requirements include:

• BS Degree, in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical major from an accredited school. A two-year degree in a related technical field and directly related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in progressive responsibility for projects in design and/or construction work.
• Professional and effective communications skills.
• Valid PA driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows.

Preferred attributes:

• Experience/education in construction, maintenance and/or construction management.
• Registered Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain such registration through reciprocity within one year of appointment.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:

Alex Kumnik

Employment Department

345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527

AKumnik@portauthority.org

EOE

 

 

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