Senior Planner Right of Way Management

This position reviews complex right-of-way permits for compliance with adopted City Codes and Ordinances, the City of Pittsburgh Right-of-Way Manual, and other City policies, guidelines, and procedures. 

Department:  Mobility and Infrastructure
Salary: $71, 230 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: None required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.
Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive 


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 residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment. 
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• 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 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 work experience in Planning, Construction Management, Utility Coordination, or a related field.  (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Master's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Planning, Urban Design, Engineering, 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 eight (8) years.  (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

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: Required.

• Reviews complex right-of-way permits for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances, the City of Pittsburgh Right-of-Way Manual, and City policies and procedures.
• Reviews large scale utility plans including site plans, planned construction schedules and restoration plans before city approvals are issued. 
• Coordinates with internal departments including the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI), the Department of City Planning (DCP), the Department of Public Safety (DPS), and utility providers as needed. 
• Provides customer service to applicants
• Communicates with members of the public and/or community groups regarding upcoming or ongoing projects as needed. 
• Answers complaints and questions concerning job-related matters by telephone, in writing, and/or email
• Identifies policies needed to improve right-of-way management.
• Verifies field conditions through site visits as needed or requested. 
• Conducts presentations at commission and Council meetings.
• Maintains records, either manually or through automated systems, and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, etc. as requested or required.
• Coordinates reporting on applications and electronic permitting system.
• Works with the Senior Right-of-Way Manager and other staff to make efficiency improvements to the online permitting system as needed.
• Works evenings and weekends as required.
• Performs activities and functions of related position and other related tasks/duties as assigned or required.

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Salary : $71 - $71,230