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
S&T RESEARCH ENGINEER, EXPERT – ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS (3D PRINTINGS)
PPG Industries, Inc. seeks S&T Research Engineer, Expert – Advanced Optical Materials (3D Printing) in Monroeville, PA (w/limited remote/at-home work available) responsible for supporting research & dvlpmnt activities & innovation of breakthru Optical Monomers & Coatings prdcts thru materials sci., polymer engineering, & additive mfg. Apply online at ppg.com
SOUTH FAYETTE TWP.
SCHOOL DISTRICT
is seeking an
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR THE TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT
Application Deadline 4:00 PM, September 11, 2023
Complete job description available at:
www.southfayette.org
EOE
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ADVOCATE
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Customer Experience Advocate to support the Director of Customer Experience of the Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) in the effort to promote improved customer interaction using tools such as performance counseling, presentations, and data analysis. Promotes communication skills and techniques geared toward improving employee performance.
Essential Functions:
- Assists Director of Customer Experience in determining appropriate course of action to improve customer service by operators and makes recommendations such as additional instruction, or refresher training.
- Develops and facilitates customer interaction training sessions for operations personnel as per company policies.
- Assists Customer Service Department from initial receipt of complaint to determine appropriate course of action and department to address.
- Maintain training documentation and make updates as per business needs.
Job requirements include:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Five (5) years of transit operations and/or customer service experience.
- Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience providing presentations for a classroom setting.
- Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with other departments.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Valid PA driver’s license.
Preferred attributes:
- BA/BS Degree in Communication, Education, Psychology, Business or directly related field from an accredited school.
- Strong understanding of Pittsburgh Regional Transit operations procedures, regulations, and policies.
- Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze data to determine behavioral trends.
- Working knowledge of latest social media best practices and technologies.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Amy Giammanco
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
AGiammanco@RidePRT.org
EOE
MANAGER – PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Manager – Performance Analytics to be responsible for the implementation of business analytics and intelligence from a data quality, utilization, visualization, and standards perspective.
Future business analysts would report to this role, and existing analyst positions in functional areas would have a dotted line to this role, for purposes of vetting reports and information for accuracy and comÂpleteness prior to distribution.
Essential Functions:
- Lead information analytics and business intelligence quality through tracking, definition, standardization, support, analysis, and visualization, especially in regard to strategic goals.
- Active leader in the Data Governance and Business Intelligence process in conjunction with Director and other team members across the agency.
- Oversee and coordinate data standardization functions including, but not limited to data definition, data quality, and data lifecycle.
Job requirements include:
- BS Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data
Analytics or directly related field from an accredited school. Related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in data analytics.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience presenting information using PowerBI, Tableau, or other data presentation platform.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience coaching functional areas in effective use of data centered around data quality, data management, and data presentation.
- Experience with SQL or other data scripting methodology.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft 365.
Preferred attributes:
- Experience tracking and presenting Key Performance Indicator.
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
EOE
SAFETY OFFICER – RAIL OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Safety Officer – Rail Operations and Facilities to provide technical and field support to the Deputy Chief Safety Officer, and all Division Management as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Assists Division Directors and Deputy Chief Safety Officer and other Safety Officers in identification and resolution of employee and operations safety issues.
- Provide safety support during all construction projects including design/specification review, site inspections and regulatory reviews.
- Conduct periodic reviews of work zones along the rail alignment to ensure compliance with Rail SOP’s.
- Work with Rail Operations and Maintenance groups to address safety issues concerning equipment and facilities.
- Conduct periodic reviews at various rail locations to determine operational and maintenance rule compliance with Rail SOP’s and Rules. Report non-compliance to Operations for corrective actions.
Job requirements include:
- BA/BS in Safety Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Health and safety or related field from an accredited school.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in occupational safety or related field.
- Ability to obtain the FTA required TSSP-Rail and PTSCTP certifications within 3 years of hire.
- Effective and professional communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Preferred attributes:
- Qualified accident and injury prevention provider as defined by Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Regulations.
- Prior work in union environment.
- Certified safety professional or associate safety professional designation.
- Heavy machinery/construction experience.
- Mass/rail transit safety experience.
- Investigative and/or police work experience.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Amy Giammanco
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
AGiammanco@RidePRT.org
EOE
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