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Engineering Technician 3 (Work Zone Traffic Control)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

24-ET3C-01

Department

Mobility and Infrastructure

Opening Date

07/15/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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• Description

• Benefits

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POSITION SUMMARY

Performs the review of traffic obstruction permits and traffic control plans while coordinating with contractors and other project stakeholders on acceptable work-zone condition s to minimize impact to local traffic to allow safe construction activities in the right of way .

Department: Mobility & Infrastructure

Posting Type: Announcement

Salary: $66,179 per year.

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

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 City of Pittsburgh residents prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout their employment.

• Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

• Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID 19 vaccination mandate.

• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent) 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 for employment 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 will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.

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 experience in right-of-way management, construction, engineering or a related field. ( Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show an Associate's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Engineering Technology or a related 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 four (4) years.

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

• Issues traffic obstruction permits for const ruction activities in the right of way and advises contractors on acceptable work conditions .

• Reviews “Maintenance & Protection of Traffic Plans”, “Construction Management Plans”, and other relevant site plans to ensure all modes of transportation can safely travel around the work zone.

• Responds to traffic control related inquiries from contractors , the public and City officials regarding construction, permits, and work zone traffic control; sometimes outside of normal business hours .

• Prepares accurate reports, notices and other communications for road closures.

• Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policies.

• Directs, coordinates and/or conducts field inspections to determine feasibility, practicality and/or cost of various project alternatives as directed.

• Prepares accurate sketches, plans, maps, charts, drawings, etc., using manual and/or automated methods as directed.

• Researches property ownership, utility locations and other data necessary for the design, implementation and/or construction of projects as directed.

• Maintains permit systems when required.

• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

  Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/classspecs) to view the full job description including knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description .

Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Pension

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Personal Days

  (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

  01

  The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

  02

  Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?

• N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.

• YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

• NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

  03

  Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education:

• I possess a high school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of full-time experience in engineering and/or engineering technology.

• I possess an unrelated associate degree and four (4) years of full-time experience in engineering and/or engineering technology.

• I possess a related associate degree and two (2) years of full-time experience in engineering and/or engineering technology.

• I possess an unrelated bachelor's degree and two (2) years of full-time experience in engineering and/or engineering technology.

• I possess a related bachelor's degree.

• I possess a related master's degree.

• I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

  04

  Do you possess a minimum of six (6) months directing the work of others?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.

• Yes

• No

  06

  Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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