Principal Planner, Right of Way Research Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/jobs/newprint/4759942) Apply  Principal Planner, Right of Way Research Salary See Position Description Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Type CS Non-Competitive, Full Time Job Number 24-PRWR-01 Department Mobility and Infrastructure Opening Date 12/13/2024 Closing Date 1/3/2025 4:00 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit 01 + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION SUMMARY The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) is seeking a highly motivated, flexible, and passionate individual for the role of Principal Planner, Right of Way Research. This position serves as the Department expert in right-of-way research and is responsible for maintaining the City’s right of way records . The planner reviews and approves encroachment permits, dedications and vacations; supervises the DOMI survey staff ; and coordinates across DOMI bureaus and other departments and disciplines. Department : Mobility & Infrastructure Posting Type : Announcement Salary : $ 74,069 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 may 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 remain a resident throughout employment. + Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods. + A current, valid 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 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 planning experience in urban and regional planning which includes experience in transportation review and transportation planning principles. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.) + EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering or a related field with a specialization in transportation. (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 + Oversees the issuance of encroachment permits, furnishing permits, dedications, and vacations for right of ways. + Advises Department leadership on decisions related to requests to encroach in, vacate, or accept new right of way or city infrastructure. + Provides street information and ROW Status to city staff, contractors, utility companies, and the general public. + Maintains ROW Records including surveys, plans, agreements, inspection reports and related information. + Retrieves, verifies, and disseminates survey and real estate records and documents both manually and digitally. + Furnishes survey and property information to surveyors, City personnel, etc. in person, electronically, and via telephone. + Assists with right-of-way verification for PennDOT projects. + Secures and reviews appropriate bonds and insurance certificates from utility companies, contractors, and the general public as needed for city approval or permit issuance. + Identifies policies needed to guide ROW decision-making and records management. + Assists with projects to digitize and properly store paper documents. + Prepares professional memorandums, maps, charts and other presentations of materials from field data and office analysis as needed to document or verify research. + Coordinates with the City of Pittsburgh GIS team to update GIS records with most up to date right-of-way information. + Coordinates with the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI) and Department of City Planning (DCP) on related projects as applicable. + Investigates and responds to complaints from the Mayor’s Office and answers general correspondence. + Performs such other related tasks, activities, functions, and duties that are assigned or required. CLICK HERE (http://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 at least eight (8) years of full-time experience in urban and regional planning which includes experience in transportation review and transportation planning principles. + I possess an unrelated associate degree and at least eight (8) years of full-time experience in urban and regional planning which includes experience in transportation review and transportation planning principles. + I possess a related associate degree and at least six (6) years of full-time experience in urban and regional planning which includes experience in transportation review and transportation planning principles. + I possess an unrelated bachelor's degree and at least six (6) years of full-time experience in urban and regional planning which includes experience in transportation review and transportation planning principles. + I possess a related bachelor's degree and at least four (4) years of full-time experience in urban and regional planning which includes experience in transportation review and transportation planning principles. + I possess a related master's degree and at least two (2) years of full-time experience in urban and regional planning which includes experience in transportation review and transportation planning principles. + I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above. 04 Please briefly describe your engineering and/or urban and regional planning experience which includes experience in transportation review and transportation planning principles. If you do not possess this experience please type N/A. 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 Required Question Agency City of Pittsburgh Address 414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219 Phone 412-255-2710 Website http://www.pghjobs.net Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email