Staff Engineer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/jobs/newprint/4811870) Apply  Staff Engineer Salary See Position Description Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Type CS Non-Competitive, Full Time Job Number 25-STED-01 Department Mobility and Infrastructure Opening Date 02/03/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit 09 + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION SUMMARY The Staff Engineer (Traffic Bureau) will assist with the safe and efficient movement of people through the City of Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate will optimize traffic safety and operations by performing tasks such as investigating and analyzing street conditions and recommending traffic safety/calming improvements; planning and collecting data for traffic analysis; preparing and reviewing signing and pavement marking plans; managing and implementing signal and system timing plans; coordinating pavement markings as part of repaving efforts; performing field views and inspections for traffic safety and traffic signal projects. Department: Mobility & Infrastructure Posting Type: Announcement/Bid Salary: $69,166 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 Requirements: You must submit or show proof of all 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. + 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: None required. An internship in the field of Civil Engineering is preferred. + EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Civil Engineering or a related Civil Engineering field. Applicants who are enrolled in a final semester or quarter of study leading to graduation may apply prior to receiving a Bachelor's Degree, but will not be hired until graduation has occurred. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training). + EQUIVALENCY: Education and/or training may be substituted for work experience 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. (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 + Plans and coordinates the design and/or management of construction of complex, unstructured, multidiscipline Capital projects in assigned specialized area (e.g., water and sewers, community facilities, traffic and streets, bridges and structures, surveys and drafting, etc.). + Conducts non-complex engineering calculations and designs. + Assigns and directs the work of lower-level professional, technical, and clerical employees on a project basis. + Reviews shop drawings; designs approved internal research studies for assigned projects related to traffic operations or safety. + Reviews all reports and studies prepared by assigned personnel to monitor progress and to identify problems and delays; recommends approval of change orders and requisitions for payment, etc. + Identifies problems and potential hazards in all phases of work on assigned projects; advises Project Manager on a timely basis; recommends and implements approved corrective action in order to adhere to schedule and project budget. + Meets with representatives of other governmental agencies, City Departments, consultants, contractors and public on proposed projects, problems arising in the work, etc. + Directs the performance of work performed in-house and under consultant and contractor agreements. + Ensures that RFP's, specifications, designs, contract provisions, bid documents, work orders, resolutions and work performed comply fully with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. + Initiates payment forms for work performed by consultants and/or contractors. + Maintains records and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, etc. as requested or required. + Performs field work including data gathering and/or inspections that are assigned or required as part of traffic projects. + Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel as assigned or required. + Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required. Click here to view the full job description including knowledge, skills, 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 four (4) years of experience in Civil Engineering. + I possess an unrelated associate degree and at least at least four (4) years of experience in Civil Engineering. + I possess a related associate degree and at least at least two (2) years of experience in Civil Engineering. + I possess an unrelated bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of experience in Civil Engineering. + I possess a related bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. + 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 Did you complete an internship in the field of Civil Engineering? Preferred, not required. + 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 Required Question Employer 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