BUYER
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Buyer to perform activities to coordinate procedures for the procurement of general and specialized parts, equipment and services for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) operating divisions in assigned commodity groups. Works with PRT departments to identify procurement needs and to secure required items. Through interactions and negotiations with sales representatives and vendors, secures the best prices while ensuring quality and delivery requirements. Processes purchase orders required for materials and supplies. Develops alternate sources, ensuring continuity of supply, consistency of quality and competition pricing. Reviews and reconciles invoices to purchase orders and works with the contract administration unit in the procurement of contract material and services within assigned commodity groups.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinate the procedures for the procurement of assigned material and supplies.
- 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.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of the Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual ensuring consistency with proper contracting procedures and governmental regulations. (10%)
- Interacts with all PRT departments to identify procurement needs and to secure required items consistent with adopted policies and procedures.
Job requirements include:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate’s degree or two (2) years of college in business administration, purchasing administration, management or related field from an accredited college or university. Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration or a related area. No certifications or licenses required.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows.
- Effective and professional communication skills.
Preferred attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, purchasing administration management or directly related field from an accredited college or university.
- 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@RidePRT.org
EOE
TRAINING SPECIALIST
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Training Specialist to coordinate and facilitate a range of training and development programs to ensure employees receive comprehensive professional development opportunities. Foster a customer-focused and welcoming environment for both new and current employees. Lead all aspects of new hire orientation and provide instructor-led training on various applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and the Learning Management System. Support departmental operations by managing administrative tasks such as processing purchase orders and coordinating special functions. Assists with recruitment functions when needed.
Essential Functions:
- Manage new hire orientation, including creating and distributing communications to new hires and presenters. Proctor orientation sessions, act as a liaison between new hires and hiring departments, lead orientation tours, and monitor the completion of required trainings.
- Administer functions within the department, including processing purchase orders, ordering office supplies, and coordinating various development-related organizational functions. Maintain accurate employee training records in PeopleSoft HRMS.
- Deliver training on applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and additional topics as assigned.
Job requirements include:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Bachelor’s degree in education, communication, business or related field from an accredited college or university. Related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in training and development with adult learners.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in program/project administration.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience utilizing and supporting the use of O365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Professional and effective communication skills, verbal and written. Comfort with editing and proofing documentation and presentations.
- Excellent public speaking skills.
- Ability to manages multiple tasks, high volume, and adhere to deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to work shifts and pass days.
Preferred attributes:
- Demonstrated ability in the use of design software, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Canva, or similar.
- Experience in managing a Learning Management System.
- Experience in utilizing an Employee Resource Planning (ERP) system such as PeopleSoft.
- Experience in the recruitment process including interviewing.
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@RidePRT.org
EOE
BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
PUBLIC WORKS SUMMER HELP
Come work in the nicest community in the South Hills. Brentwood’s renovated park and swimming pool are the jewels of the South Hills. Applications are now being accepted by the Borough of Brentwood for seasonal Public Works employees for the 2025 summer season. The job will involve mowing grass, trimming shrubs, shoveling asphalt, installing signs, painting, and general labor work. The applicant is required to wear steel-toed shoes. Work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Preference will be given to borough residents. Rate of pay is $15.00 per hour.
Applications will be accepted until April 11, 2025. This will be a seasonal position but could be extended to no more than 6-months. Applications are available online at
www.brentwoodpa.gov. Please email application to Susan Toth, Finance/HR Director
stoth@brentwoodpa.gov. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
Susan Toth
Finance/HR Director
The Pitt Information Technology (Pitt IT) department of the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an Oracle Applications Developer to work in the Financial Systems division. This is a fully remote position, and the employee can work from anywhere in the United States that will be responsible
for: developing and supporting critical enterprise systems for the entire university-based ERP (Oracle HCM preferred) system. Apply at https://www.join.pitt.edu, ##25001501. Please upload a cover letter, statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, writing sample, at least three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
GENERAL AND LIVER TRANSPLANT ANESTHESIOLOGIST – University of Pittsburgh Physicians located at U. S. Steel Tower, 57th Floor, 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, seeks a General and Liver Transplant Anesthesiologist to provide anesthetic care to assigned patients at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital; review pre-procedure testing and conduct preoperative evaluation of the patient and develop plan of care; supervise operating room technicians and other hospital staff involved in anesthetic care and will be readily available for any emergency or key event during and throughout care of the patient; document all aspects of care directly administered; perform consultations and communicate with surgeons, patients, family members, and other anesthesia staff; and adhere to proper health information management accuracy and timeliness standards; monitor patients to counteract any adverse reactions or complications; administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods; provide and maintain life support and airway management; help prepare patients for emergency surgery; and examine patients, obtain medical history, and perform diagnostic tests; provide specialized anesthesia care for patients undergoing liver transplantation. Provide anesthetic care to liver transplant patients and other assigned patients at UPMC Presbyterian located at 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Requires a Medical Degree or its equivalent or its foreign equivalent, must have completed a residency in Anesthesiology, must have completed a fellowship in Liver Transplant Anesthesiology, must be board certified or eligible for certification in
Anesthesiology or equivalent, and must have a valid, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license. Apply by following these steps; visit http://careers.upmc.com and enter 250000KE in the “Search Keyword/Job ID” field and click Go. EOE.
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