COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT LIAISON
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Community Employment Liaison to support the employment and recruitment activities for the Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Creates and maintains relationships with community groups, non-profits, and supportive employment agencies, acting as a liaison for the recruiters and outside agencies/individuals with barriers to employment. Represents the Employment Department at community events and job fairs.
Essential Functions:
- Creates and maintains relationships with various community groups, agencies, non-profits, etc., in order to educate them on PRT’s employment opportunities and support individuals in the employment process.
- Attends job fairs, colleges, speaking engagements, and other appropriate events on behalf of the Employment Department, speaking to the hiring process of PRT and engaging individuals and outside agency representatives in the recruitment process.
- Ensure the recruitment process continues to be fair and equitable, suggesting modifications to increase equity and ease of applying for individuals with barriers to employment.
- Work closely with individuals or outside agencies to identify vocational skills and interests, identifying potential career paths within PRT and suggesting the use of outside resources when necessary. Create a pool of qualified candidates from identified populations, acting as a liaison with recruiters and suggesting potential candidates based on knowledge of the position and the candidate.
Job requirements include:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- BA/BS degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited school. Related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in human services, social work, or community outreach, specifically with a vocational focus.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience interviewing, recruitment, or employment processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Employment/EEO laws and practices.
- Effective and professional communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows and Word.
Preferred attributes:
- Familiarity with union contractual matters.
- Prior PeopleSoft experience.
- Prior experience in public speaking.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of PowerPoint and Excel.
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
GRANTS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
– INNOVATIVE FUNDING
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Grants Program Administrator – Innovative Funding to ,under general direction of the Director of Grants Administration and Accounts Payable (AP) and in close collaboration with Planning, Legal and other PRT (Pittsburgh Regional Transit) stakeholder groups, performs a variety of financial, analytical, and administrative functions to support development, implementation and management of Pittsburgh Regional Transits capital and grants programs. The administrator will lead a collaborative effort with PRT staff, outside agency staff, and other relevant stakeholders in developing and executing program goals, objectives, and deadlines.
The program administrator will identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities and lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state and private funding agencies. Primary responsibilities include analysis of new grant opportunities to determine if viable for PRT, preparation of proposals and grant applications, and performance of responsible professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing, and responding to public and private grant opportunities in areas that support PRT’s programs and strategic initiatives. The position will assist in the collecting, analyzing, compliance and reporting of data on the performance of program activities that are funded by federal, state, and private funding agencies. This position will also assist with the development of the long-range capital program and the annual capital budget developments
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for assisting in activities related to capital and grant program development and administration; as well as efforts to increase other sources of revenue such as public private partnerships, local funding, and other forms of public transit investment.
- Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation and private funding and investment prospects to match PRT’s priorities, including assessing the viability of such funding prospects for PRT.
- Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of PRT, and the requirements and guidelines of the applicable funding agencies.
- Generates revenues for PRT programs through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented funding proposals.
Job requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
- Five to seven years of professional experience with a minimum of three years (must be within the last three years) progressive professional experience in financial management, including capital budgeting, capital program planning or grants oversight and administration.
- Knowledge of applicable state, federal and local laws, rules, and regulations governing capital and grants programs and practices
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team atmosphere as well as perform independently.
- Ability to efficiently organize, prioritize, schedule, and manage daily work assignments, and meet deadlines.
- Interpret and analyze grant or other funding proposals and their potential impact on PRT’s Capital Program and grant opportunities.
- Ability to perform grant-related post award functions including budget and expense analysis; coordinate grant closeout functions as required; including compliance monitoring, program reports, financial status reports, purchase order liquidations and final reporting.
- Identify and research issues and develop sound strategies for implementing solutions.
- Communicate orally and in writing clearly and concisely.
- Experience in using Peoplesoft or similar ERP systems.
- Experience in using federal, state, or similar grants reporting and administration systems.
- Must possess an intermediate level of skill using computers and application software including all Microsoft Office products.
- 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:
- Experience writing grants or managing grants or other capital budgeting or capital program planning for a public transit agency, government agency and/or private entity providing transportation services.
- Experience administering grants programs for a public or private grant making entity.
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
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.
- 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:
Danielle Jacobson
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
DJacobson@RidePRT.org
EOE
AVALON BOROUGH
POLICE CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION NOTICE
The Avalon Police Department is currently seeking candidates for Civil Service Testing. The starting salary for a full-time police officer is $75,285.60
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 through 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, FEBRUARY 16, 2024.
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 the time of application is required.
Cash or money order only.
AVALON BOROUGH
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CITY OF WASHINGTON-
POLICE OFFICER
The City of Washington is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Requirements include but are not limited to; High School Graduate or Equivalent, must be at least 21 years of age, United States Citizen, must have current, valid PA driver license, must be ACT 120 Certified OR have completed ACT 120 Certification training AND have passed the final examination, upon hiring must adhere to living restriction (10 air Miles).
Applicants are subject to the Civil Service hiring process, including background checks, drug testing, physical agility testing, written examination, oral examination, psychological and physical examination. Base (Entry Level: $50,913.88. After completion of 4 years of service $65,274.20.)
Applications available at City Hall, 55 West Maiden St. Washington, PA 15301 or on-line at www.washingtonpa.us. $60.00 test fee due with application. Check or Cash only. Deadline for applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024.
The City of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER –
SENIOR
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA seeks multiple Software Engineers – Senior. Responsible for development, maintenance, and systems administration of UPMC Health Plan’s applications, including the MC400 software system, PEGA application, and Benefit Config application. Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, Business or a related field plus two (2) years or software development, software engineering, IT analysis, or related experience including one (1) year of experience: analyzing user needs and providing solutions/estimates; designing and developing applications; testing software
applications; correcting errors and/or bugs; working with DB2, MS SQL, and Marklogic databases; and utilizing the following tools and technologies: AS/400, RPGLE/RPG ILE, CLLE, RPG-Free/Free Format, X- Analysis, JavaScript, HTML, JSON, IBM MQ, and REST API. Telecommuting permissible. In lieu of Master’s degree plus two (2) years of experience, will accept Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, Business or a related field plus five (5) years of progressive software development, software engineering, IT analysis, or related experience including one (1) year of experience: analyzing user needs and providing solutions/ estimates; designing and developing applications; testing software applications; correcting errors and/or bugs; working with DB2, MS SQL, and Marklogic databases; and utilizing the following tools and technologies: AS/400, RPGLE/RPG ILE, CLLE, RPG-Free/Free Format, X-Analysis, JavaScript, HTML, JSON, IBM MQ, and REST API. Telecommuting permissible. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable. Apply by following these steps; visit http://careers.upmc.com and enter 2400005R in the “Search Keyword/Job ID” field and click Go.
EOE/Disability/Veteran.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER –
SENIOR
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Software Engineer, Senior to serve as part of UPMC Enterprises in close collaboration with members of UPMC management, Junior Software Engineers, and third-party partners to define and lead the development of new software and contribute to the overall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for various applications and projects. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field plus five (5) years of progressive software development, application programming, or related experience, including one (1) year of experience: working in multiple phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC); working in complex development environments; developing on cross-functional systems; developing complete systems; creating WebForms using C#; designing WebForms by implementing CSS, HTML, and JavaScript; designing and developing user interface using ASP.NET, VB.NET, HTML, and JavaScript; creating tables, stored procedures, triggers, views, and functions in SQL server using T-SQL commands; utilizing .NET Framework, C# .NET, SQL, WebForms, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, LINQ, Angular, MVC, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SSRS, SSIS, SSMS, and Visual Studio. Telecommuting permissible. Apply by following these steps; visit http://careers.upmc.com and enter 2400005N in the “Search Keyword/Job ID” field and click Go.
EOE/Disability/Veteran.
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