Employment

Transportation Planner

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation (SPC) is seeking a Transportation Planner to develop, implement and administer the Region’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). (For further information on the TIP Process go to:  http://www.spcregion.org/trans_tip_report.shtml.)  The position serves as a liaison with various government agencies to advance regional transportation planning.   Position reports to the Transportation Planning Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Research, compile, analyze and coordinate technical, financial and policy area information pertaining to the agency’s TIP activity.
• Applies federal and state transportation planning regulations in the development of communications concerning the agency’s TIP activity.
• Process and summarize input and communications for possible inclusion in the long-range plan and TIP development.
• Plans, makes preparation for, and staffs both technical and specialty meetings.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with other planning agencies within the region.
• Applies knowledge of federal and state transportation funding to secure and/or maintain grant programs.
• Advise planning officials on feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, and alternative recommendations for project.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Administration or related field.  Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of transportation planning experience.
• Strong database management skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

SPC provides competitive compensation, including an excellent benefits package, flex-time, holiday/vacation pay and more.
Email responses preferred.  Send letter of interest, resume and salary requirements in confidence to dtritsch@spcregion.org or by mail to the Human Resources Department at Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation at 425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2500, Pittsburgh, PA  15219.
Additional information about the Corporation can be found at http://www.specregion.org/.

SPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Transportation Technician

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation (SPC) is seeking a Transportation Technician to set traffic counters and to conduct field studies for various transportation programs. Position consists of primarily outdoor data collection throughout the 10-county southwestern PA region.  Successful candidate must be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of environments. 

Essential Functions:

• Collect traffic count data and highway characteristic data as needed for various transportation programs.
• Download and process collected data, generate files, reports, and visual aids as needed.
• Perform quality assurance checks on collected data.
• Accurately enter collected data into established databases.
• Perform routine maintenance on traffic counters and related equipment.
• Maintain inventory of traffic counting supplies.

Education and Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree from a 2-year college or technical school; or equivalent job-related experience.
• Experience working in high volume traffic areas as a surveyor, a highway or construction worker, a flag person or similar field work experience. 
• Map reading and navigational skills.
• Exhibit both written and oral communication skills.
• Strong basic math skills.
• General computer skills as well as Microsoft Office Word and Excel.  Experience with Microsoft Access databases would be beneficial.
• Experience using basic tools and equipment such as measuring instruments, crow bar, nail gun, and hammer.  

Candidate must:

• Possess and maintain a valid PA driver’s license.
• Have a reliable vehicle with current insurance.
• Submit to  DMV screening as well as a background check.

SPC provides competitive compensation, including an excellent benefits package, flex-time, mileage reimbursement, holiday/vacation pay and more.

Email response preferred.  Send letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements in confidence to dtritsch@spcregion.org or by mail to the Human Resource Department at Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation at 425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2500, Pittsburgh, PA  15219.

Additional information about the Corporation can be found at http://www.spcregion.org/.

www.spcregion.org
Equal Opportunity Employer

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