About Us
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) is comprised of both a 60+ member governing body (The Commission), as well as a 50+ member administrative arm (The Corporation) all working together on the goals of Transportation, Planning & Development and Information Systems in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.
Mission Statement
We are the cooperative forum for regional collaboration, planning, and public decision-making. We operate with public involvement and trust. We develop plans and programs for public investments, as well as fulfill federal and state requirements for transportation, economic development, and local government assistance programs.
General Purpose:Development, implementation and administration of commission transportation operations and safety related programs and projects as assigned. Provides technical support to the public and funding agencies. Prepares required program documents that include: financial projections, project budgets, RFP’s, and project scope descriptions. Manages the day-to-day issues related to transportation operations and safety staff.
Essential Functions:
· Applies federal and state transportation operations and safety planning regulations in the development of all program documents.
· Evaluates findings of investigations, surveys, and studies to formulate policies and techniques and recommend improvements for programs or services.
· Serves as a liaison with the public, funding agencies and other agencies providing information to promote transportation operations and safety programs and initiatives.
· Applies knowledge of federal and state transportation funding and grant programs in the development of project budgets and monitors expenditures against those budgets.
· Consults with staff and others in government, business and private organizations to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems.
· Directs and conducts transportation operations and safety studies and research and prepares reports and other publications relating to operational trends and program objectives and accomplishments. Responsible for leading and managing Road Safety Audits, the Regional Operations Plan, the Regional Safety Action Plan, Corridor Operations and Planning Studies, and the Regional Traffic Signal Program.
· Directs and coordinates activities of staff to ensure continuing operation, maximize returns on investments and increase productivity.
· Reviews and analyzes legislation, laws, and public policy and recommends changes to promote and support interests of the Region.
· Supervise/manage Transportation Operations and Safety staff – including team building, instructing, effective delegation and time management.
· Manage multiple projects and deliver on-time within budget.
· All other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
Education / Experience Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or other closely related field required.
- Ten (10) years of related experience with a minimum of two years experience as a Project Manager or a supervisor.
- Two (2) years’ experience of working with public officials at all levels.
- Knowledge of federal and state transportation planning and programming requirements
- General computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15222: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15222