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Position Summary

The position provides engineering review for roadway, sidewalk and traffic pattern changes related to land development projects in the City of Pittsburgh.

Department: Mobility and Infrastructure

Posting Type: Announcement

Salary: $79,352 per year.

Union: Non-union

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below), or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.
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• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time engineering experience in Planning Construction Management, Utility Coordination or a related field. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis).
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Master's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Planning, Urban Design, Engineering or a related Engineering field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is eight (8) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: None required for this position.

POSITION DUTIES

• Assists Senior Project Manager and Project Manager to review ROW engineering designs, site plan design, and construction plans of simple to complex transportation-related city or private development projects within the City of Pittsburgh; ensures that all work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and schedules.
• Attends development or pre-application meetings and works with multi-department staff when needed.
• Attends meetings, including field visits, with consultants, contractors and assigned personnel to ensure property design and city standards will be met in ROW or to determine if existing conditions require improvements.
• Reviews transportation and ROW documents as appropriate and circulates for additional comments across the department when needed.
• Reviews plans and reports in order to determine the best design or construction for projects in relation to streets or public ROW, transportation aspects, vehicular and pedestrian safety, and future planning.
• Works with DOMI staff to research parcel ownership, property ordinances, and past or future land use as needed for reviews.
• Works with other city agencies, contractors, the public, and consultants hired by City Departments on proposed projects and problems arising in the work; interacts with counterparts in local, state, and federal agencies.
• Maintains records, either manually or through automated systems, and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, presentations or comments as requested or required; prepares other materials as requested for internal and external records and communication.
• May work with interns or other planners on assigned research or design of projects.
• Identifies problems and potential hazards in all phases of work on assigned projects; advises Senior Project Manager or Project Manager on a timely basis; recommends and implements approved corrective action in order to adhere to schedule and project budget.
• Ensures that RFPs, specifications, designs, contract provisions and work performed comply fully with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy including union agreements to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.
• Performs in-house design tasks.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.