ANALYST, TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Analyst, Translational Science. Serve as part of UPMC Enterprises’ Translational Sciences team researching, analyzing, and ‘translating’ early development in start-up biomedical products and companies for future investment into improved medical care, technologies, and solutions. Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Biomedical Engineering, Translational Health Sciences, Technology and Innovation, or related field, plus two (2) years of research and development, market research, applied research, or related experience, including some experience: performing market research of the healthcare and medical industry in order to design and develop product strategy, product requirements, and consumer needs; researching competitive companies, products, technologies, sales channels, and business models within the medical, biomedical, or healthcare industries; providing and building additional support for the data analysis results; developing and delivering product requirements; analyzing business trends to support the company’s long-term business objectives; performing relevant research to support or inform current product road maps of new solution spaces; examining FDA regulations that are relevant to the product development; working with executive management to develop, launch, and analyze programs; performing primary and secondary market research; and interpreting campaign metrics and organizing data for reports. Telecommuting permissible. Apply by following these steps; visit http://careers.upmc.com and enter 24000008 in the “Search Keyword/Job ID” field and click Go.
EOE/Disability/Veteran.
SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Special Services Associate to, under the general guidance of the department management, provides support and assistance in the execution of daily operating activities, to develop, communicate and implement bus and rail detours or temporary routings for planned construction projects, emergency closures, special events and temporary stop discontinuances.
Essential Functions:
- Supports the Special Services, Events & Detours team along with Road Operations and Customer Service, by installing or setting-up detours in the Disruption Management System of Clever CAD. Resolves conflicts or escalates the set-up issue to team management.
- Communicates as necessary with the Operations Command Center (OCC) in their efforts to maintain and adjust service, improve on time performance and the customer experience; provide necessary detours to Operations and Communications Departments, for major special events, service disruptions, natural or man-made emergencies. Communicates from the office or in the field.
- Participates with department management in the drafting, creation, planning, production, placement and removal of temporary Bus & Rail Rider Alert and Stop Change signs during major special events or construction projects.
Job requirements include:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in transportation, business administration, public administration or related field from an accredited college or university. Demonstrated experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Bus or Light Rail Vehicle Operator, or five (5) years’ experience as a Customer Service Representative.
- A willingness to respond and attend special event assignments or emergencies on a 24/7 basis as needed.
- Effective and professional communications (especially excellent writing) skills.
- Through knowledge of the Pittsburgh Regional Transit service area, and those of other transit providers.
- Thorough knowledge of the southwestern Pennsylvania highways, road, and street networks.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows.
- Customer and safety focused.
Preferred attributes:
- A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in one of the following positions with Bus or Road Operations, Rail Service Delivery, Instruction or Division Dispatcher.
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License with a Class B designation and “P” passenger endorsement.
- Supervisory or management experience in unrelated fields.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Glenn Huetter
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
GHuetter@RidePRT.org
EOE
MANAGER OF BENEFITS
ADMINISTRATION
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Manager of Benefits Administration to coordinate the administration of Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) employee benefits programs, including PRT’s wellness programs, group life and health insurance, deferred compensation plans, and other related benefits programs. Leads PRT’s wellness and health initiatives to include organizing, marketing, and conducting events on wellness themes, monitoring program success metrics, coordinating employee participating in the wellness program. Conducts benefits orientation for new hires. Supervises team performing benefits administration functions. Supports the Director of Benefits Administration by assisting in the implementation of policies, procedures, and programs, including cost reduction initiatives.
Essential Functions:
- Plans and administers group healthcare plans, group life insurance plans, and deferred compensation plans. Includes overseeing open enrollment process.
- Leads the wellness and health initiatives to include organizing, marketing, and conducting events on wellness themes (e.g., nutrition, exercise, weight management, flu shots, preventive care, grief care, blood-drive, blood pressure, etc.) for overall well-being. Coordinates employee participation in wellness programs. Sends out posters on different health care topics to the locations. Monitor appropriate metrics to measure success of health and wellness strategy.
- Responds by telephone and visits from employees and retirees on issues related to health insurance, retirements, deferred compensation, and other benefit questions.
- Conducts benefits orientation for new hires and provides information regarding the employee’s benefits.
Job requirements include:
- BA/BS degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Public Health. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience professional level benefits administration.
- Knowledge and understanding of personnel, state and federal benefits laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Effective and professional communication skills.
Preferred attributes:
- Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Health, Nursing, or directly related field from an accredited school.
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designation from WorldatWork, the Professional Association for Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards.
- Case Management experience.
- Training and experience in PeopleSoft Human Resources Management System (HRMS).
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Holly Jenkins
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
HJenkins@RidePRT.org
EOE
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