*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*
GATEWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT in Monroeville, PA is accepting applications for Director of Pupil Services. Deadline for applications is August 31, 2023.
For a complete job description, and how to apply, please visit our website at www.gatewayk12.org ->Human Resources/Personnel Tab -> Employment Opportunities.
Gateway School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FULL STACK DEVELOPER
Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Full Stack Developer in Pittsburgh, PA responsible for designing, developing, testing & maintaining complex system or application programs. Apply at https://www.cmu.edu/jobs.
PART-TIME LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Bayne Library in Bellevue is hiring someone to provide programming for teens and to staff our circulation desk. The hours are Tues./Wed. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit baynelibrary.org to learn more.
CiberSQL
CiberSQL, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, has work-from-home Systems Analyst position (w/ability to telecommute w/ approp.telecommuting sys.) responsible for designing/dvlpng sftwr apps & anlyzng end-user needs in support of clients’ bus. & info. design & tchnlgy needs. Send resume & cvr ltr to hr@cibersql.com
ENTRY LEVEL
POLICE OFFICER
The City of Altoona is now accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officers. Information and applications are available online at www.altoonapa.gov and in the Human Resources Department of City Hall. Applications and applicable supporting documentation must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by Noon on Friday, September 22, 2023.
Human Resources Department
1301 12th Street, Suite 400
Altoona, PA 16601
The City of Altoona is an Equal Opportunity Employer
AVALON BOROUGH
POLICE CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION NOTICE
Applications are currently being accepted for the position of full-time Police Officer. The starting base salary for a full-time Police Officer is $75,285.45 annually.
Applications are available at the Avalon Borough Police Department located in the rear of the Avalon Borough Building 640 California Avenue, Avalon, PA, 15202-2499
Monday thru Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
or the Borough Administration Office at the main entrance,
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Call 412-761-0353 with further questions.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE AVALON BOROUGH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE BY 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023.
Applicant must complete a mandatory written examination and physical agility test, oral examination, background check, credit check, medical and psychological examinations.
- Act 120 Certification is required
- Must be a high school graduate
- Must possess a valid driver’ license
- Must be age 21+ upon hire
A $25.00 non-refundable processing fee will be assessed at time of application is required.
Cash or money order only.
AVALON BOROUGH
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SENIOR FLEET MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Senior Fleet Maintenance Coordinator to under the general directions of the Manager of Bus Maintenance Support, evaluates, analyzes, and provides heavy vehicle-related expertise and technical guidance to management on PRT’s revenue vehicle fleet’s maintenance and repair processes. Coordinates and oversees various maintenance and repair projects to ensure the continuous operation and reliable performance of the fleet. Collaborates with Bus Maintenance Support staff and with other departments and divisions to manage work priorities, develop job plans, identify the necessary resources (parts, materials, supplies, skillset, and personnel) to complete routine work, campaigns, and other related work. Develops, implements, and monitors a metrics program to measure division efficiency and labor utilization and to produce work performance reports for management information and use. Assumes responsibility for covering a part of the work assignments of co-workers during short absences as assigned.
Essential Functions:
- Develops and manages programs and campaigns to support vehicle maintenance and related initiatives. This will include research, preparation and creation or adjustments of maintenance plans, schedules, procedures, or technical instructional documents. Conducts random and scheduled audits of maintenance practices and procedures to ensure compliance with preventive maintenance checklists and other standardized procedures.
- Performs complex internal investigations of maintenance practices and issues. Reviews and analyzes Port Authority bus maintenance issues as per the direction of the Manager of Bus Maintenance Support. Assist in the Investigations of maintenance incidents, such as accidents, fires, or other unforeseen failures to determine and report upon root cause and corrective action needed.
- Continually improving data management and job reporting systems to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Job requirements include:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by vocational or technical training in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair Demonstrated experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of two (2) years in either a management or a senior role position in charge of work or service delegation.
- Minimum of five (5) years of heavy vehicle maintenance and repair experience, including two (2) years of prior experience planning and scheduling maintenance and repair work. A combination of education and specialized planning and scheduling experience may substitute for the two years of prior experience.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Professional and effective communication skills.
- Ability to function as a team player and work harmoniously with other people.
- Valid driver’s license. Class C.
- Obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with passenger endorsement and have the air brake restriction removed within 90 days.
- This is a safety sensitive position subject to all testing provisions under Drug and Alcohol Policy, including random drug and alcohol testing. The person selected will be required to be tested prior to being awarded the job.
Preferred attributes:
- BA/BS Degree in Business or directly related field from an accredited school.
- Four (4) years supervisory/management experience in bus and/or transit vehicle maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Taylor McBride
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
TMcBride@RidePRT.org
EOE
ASSISTANT MANAGER BUS/LRT SYSTEMS – ELECTRONICS
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking an Assistant Manager Bus/LRT Systems – Electronics to assist the manager with planning and scheduling of all Bus/LRT Systems work as it pertains to electronic/communications equipment. Provide technical oversight and assistance that supports the repair and maintenance of all PRT’s electronic/communication assets. Assist with overseeing administrative activities, outside contracts, capital project activities as related to Bus/LRT Systems department. Work as part of a team that is dedicated to the reliability of all systems that comprise of Bus/LRT Systems. May oversee Bus/LRT Systems-Electronics in the absence of the Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in overseeing the daily maintenance and repair of all electronic/communications equipment in use at Port Authority; responds to routine and emergency service and repairs request in a 24/7 environment.
- Directly supervises the department’s First Level Supervisors and has responsibility for all hourly personnel in the departments. Assists in scheduling after hours maintenance to allow for the most efficient use of manpower; assists in approving and tracking all overtime for the department. Provides technical assistance/instructions as required, maintains employee records for supervisors, provides constructive feedback on performance to supervisors and initiates in enforcing PRT’s policies and procedures including the performance code.
- Provide technical support for RTO/BTO, Customer Service, Radio Maintainers, and Information Technology departments as needed.
Job requirements include:
- Associates Degree in Electronic/Communication Engineering Technology; Electrical/Electronic/Communication Engineering or directly related field. Directly related work experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the maintenance and support of communications electronic equipment to component level troubleshooting and replacement
- Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience with verifiable leadership roles.
- General Radio Operators License or previous FCC equivalent.
- Valid PA Driver’s license.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Relevant computer systems knowledge.
- Must be available to respond to emergency service needs on a 24 hour 7 day basis.
Preferred attributes:
- BS Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Recent experience in an organization that supports maintenance and repairs of electronic systems on a 24/7/365 basis. Additional supervisory experience in a comparable technical position.
- Experience in digital microwave, DS1 carrier, Carrier Grade Ethernet, analog and digital telephony, Land Mobile Radio applications.
- Experience in use of advanced test equipment such as RF and Audio Spectrum Analyzers, RF Communications Systems Analyzers, copper-optical Time Domain Reflectometers.
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers, Remote Terminal Units, Distributed I/O Systems, and automation systems.
- Experience with voice/data networking and structured cabling systems.
- Experience in Information Technology fundamentals.
- Experience with fiber optic infrastructure installation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Competent in one or more high level programming languages: VB, VBA ,C, C++, C#
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Missy Ramsey
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
MRamsey@RidePRT.org
EOE
TRANSIT POLICE OFFICER
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (Port Authority of Allegheny County Police Department) is seeking full-time Transit Police Officers. A Transit Police Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of Port Authority customers, staff, and property throughout the areas it serves. Officers must enforce all local, state, and federal laws on and around our transit system.
Our Police Department offers potential career opportunities with specialty units that include, investigations, K-9, video forensics and crash reconstruction. Leadership roles such as Sergeant and Lieutenant are promoted from within the department.
Police Officer applicant testing is one three-hour session, the written police officer exam (POST) and the fitness exam will be administered on the same day. Testing dates: Monday, September 18, 2023, at 12:00 PM, or Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 8:00 AM.
Transit Police Officer wage progression is as follows: year one – $57,484 (75% of base rate); year two – $65,148 (85% of base rate); year three – $76,645 (base rate). A Master Patrol wage premium of 3% above base rate is available after nine years as a Transit Police Officer.
Job requirements include:
- Minimum age 21
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid PA Driver’s License.
- Current Act 120 certification or candidate must successfully pass the Act 120 certification test prior to employment.
- Successful completion of administered written police officer exam.
- Successful completion of administered fitness exam.
- Basic clerical skills.
- Ability to observe and analyze situations objectively and respond appropriately.
- Ability to handle emotionally charged situations.
- Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Professional and effective communication skills to include:
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
- Successfully complete/maintain the following required training:
- Yearly firearm qualifications with a department-authorized firearm.
- Maintain Basic First Aid and CPR/AED Certification.
- Yearly mandatory in-service training.
- Job-specific training, as required.
- Ability to work various shifts, pass days, weekends/holidays, as required.
- This is a Safety-Sensitive position subject to all testing provisions under the Drug and Alcohol Policy, including random drug and alcohol testing. The person selected for this position may be required to be tested prior to being awarded the job.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision. Transit Police Officers are eligible for a defined contribution plan which consists of two components: a 401(a) Money Purchase Plan and a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Tuition Reimbursement, and comprehensive training opportunities and incentives are also available.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume https://careers.portauthority.org/
or directly to:
Amy Giammanco
Pittsburgh Regional Transit – Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
agiammanco@rideprt.org
EOE
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Director of Strategic Planning to be responsible for coordinating activities across the Agency supporting the accomplishment of departmental elements of the Strategic Plan of the Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). This role is responsible for monitoring and analyzing organizational performance, promoting the Strategic Plan, and encouraging the use of data for management decision making. They will research and analyze tasks to support planning activities including the evaluation of organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Monitor emerging trends in PRT’s industry, region, and service area to aid in internal business process improvement. Develop innovative ideas and institutional processes to help the Strategic Plan succeed.
This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Strategic Planning at the PRT.
Essential Functions:
- Management and continuous refinement of the agency’s Strategic Plan, including the identification of clear and achievable near and long-term efforts that can be incorporated and reflected in divisions’ goals and workplans.
- Facilitate meetings and relationships across the agency to ensure necessary coordination to accomplish strategies within the Strategic Plan.
- Conduct monthly meetings with the Strategic Plan ambassadors.
- Develop key performance metrics related to effective management, implementation, and reporting of initiatives.
Job requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, planning, public administration, organizational leadership, or a related field is required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience leading key business activities related to: strategy improvements, risk assessment and mitigation, project management, contract administration, budgeting, or scheduling.
- Ability to work well without close supervision and demonstrate initiative.
- Knowledge of performance management; methods and techniques of tracking, recording, and presenting statistical data.
- Ability to establish cooperative relations with staff, contractors, consultants, technical committees, community and industry organizations, representatives of federal, state, regional, and city agencies and the public.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong listening skills.
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate with groups.
- Exceptional strategizing, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred attributes:
- Knowledge of and experience with PowerBI or other similar data tracking and analyzing tools
- Supervisory experience with emphasis on transit operations.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Missy Ramsey
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
MRamsey@RidePRT.org
EOE
ASSISTANT MANAGER OF MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking an Assistant Manager of Maintenance and Service to work on off shifts to assist in managing, coordinating, and monitoring fleet maintenance, service delivery and administration activities to ensure safe and reliable fleet operations for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). To assist with the development and implementation of maintenance work standards. To coordinate programs designed to improve processes and systems within transit operations.
Essential Functions:
- May maintain a revenue service vehicle or equipment used in revenue service.
- Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of supervisors and administrative support employees involved in maintaining, repairing, and servicing the fleet. Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of employees involved with fleet maintenance and repair, fleet interior and exterior cleaning, assignment of fleet to routes, and maintenance of auxiliary headsigns.
- Assists in implementing and monitoring standardized administrative programs and maintenance activities and procedures. Works with Manager of Maintenance & Service to develop and implement service goals and maintenance performance standards in support of PRT’s goals, objectives, and mission.
- Prepares and analyzes maintenance performance indicators to identify deficiencies; makes recommendations to improve workflow and labor utilization. Evaluates operational delays and organizational structure to determine improved efficiencies.
Job requirements include:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Associate degree in Transportation, Business, Vehicle Maintenance or directly related field from an accredited school. Fleet maintenance experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible vehicle maintenance experience.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows.
- Effective and professional communication skills.
- Ability to work all shifts as assigned by the Manager of Maintenance and Service.
- Valid PA Driver’s License.
Preferred attributes:
- BA/BS Degree in Business or related field from an accredited school.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B), with P endorsement.
- Experience in statistical process control.
- Participative leadership style.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Word and Access.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Missy Ramsey
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
MRamsey@RidePRT.org
EOE
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