Senior Transportation Planner Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/jobs/newprint/4649244) Apply  Senior Transportation Planner Salary See Position Description Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Type CS Non-Competitive, Full Time Job Number 24-STTP-01 Department Mobility and Infrastructure Opening Date 09/10/2024 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit 09 + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION SUMMARY Provides planning assistance; conducts development and design reviews, encourages citizen participation; serves as information liaison between City Government, developers, stakeholders, and the community. Coordinates and plans the City's transportation programs to enhance access; provide multi-modal choices within Pittsburgh's transportation and mobility system; and improves safety, particularly for vulnerable users. Department: Mobility &Infrastructure Posting Type: Announcement/Bid Salary: $69,155 per year. Union: This position is included in the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Union Bid Form: Not required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form. 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 Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing application or prior to appointment, which must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation on the basis of 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 three (3) years of full-time planning experience, including experience in transportation design 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 Bachelor's Degree in City Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Engineering or a related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training). + EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above. 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 + Works with stakeholders to develop the City's transportation and mobility planning vision, including the development of the City's Mobility Plan, network plans, and incorporation of Complete Streets and smart technology into the transportation and mobility system. + Devises programs, projects, and guidelines to implement the City's Mobility Plan and Complete Streets policy and other transportation and mobility programs. + Suggests goals, policies, and priorities for transportation and mobility, planning, projects, and management; manages aspects of assigned transportation and mobility programs. + Recommends programs for federal and other funds; manages, monitors, and evaluates the implementation of relevant programs for assigned transportation projects; works with Federal and State transportation departments and the Metropolitan Planning Organization on funding opportunities and translating the City's vision for transportation and mobility into regional and state planning efforts and funding. + Works with individuals and community groups to assess needs and disseminate information. + Evaluates transportation impact of proposed projects' mitigating measures, including the development of a multi-modal level of service metric. + Designs and conducts transportation research studies and surveys; assembles and reports data; prepares and oversees the preparation of grant applications, proposals, etc. + Conducts transportation reviews as part of the development review process. + Serves as information liaison between City government, developers, stakeholders, and the community. + Reviews construction management documents as appropriate, and circulates for additional comments across the department. + Initiates and maintains liaison with individuals, community groups, business organizations, etc., within assigned community planning district or planning specialty. + Attends community meetings and hearings. + Assists neighborhood groups and individuals in identifying needs, setting goals and priorities and in evaluating alternatives for short and long range planning. + Undertakes development of neighborhood and area plans. + Provides resource information to residents concerning special programs, government funds, budget processes, and government operations. + Develops requests for proposals (RFP's); assists in contract negotiations; serves as contract manager as assigned. + Assists in the preparation of grant applications and related materials for funding sources. + Assists in the development of special programs and projects as requested or required. + Serves as a specialist in transportation planning functional areas. + Carries out specialized planning studies as assigned; serves as chairperson of special task forces as assigned. + Works with consultants hired by the City of Pittsburgh; interacts with counterparts in local, state, and federal agencies. + Maintains records, either manually or through automated systems, and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, etc. as requested or required. + May direct the work of planning interns or lower-level planners on assigned research projects. + May work evenings and weekends. + Performs activities, functions, and other related tasks/duties as assigned or required. + May conduct presentations at Commission and Council meetings. 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 Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in City Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Engineering or a related field? + Yes + No 04 Do you possess a minimum of three (3) years of full-time professional planning experience, including experience in transportation design and transportation planning principles? Education does not count towards this experience. + Yes + No 05 Please briefly describe your full-time planning experience, including experience in transportation design and transportation planning principles. If you do not possess this experience type N/A. 06 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