Operations Manager-Street Lights

CITY OF PITTSBURG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pittsburgh seeks a skilled professional to oversee operation and management of street lighting and City-owned poles. You will ensure maintenance aligns with City standards and lead the LED conversion strategy in coordination with other departments.

Responsibilities include managing the streetlight contractor, reviewing plans, and serving as the chief contact for streetlight assets. Evening/weekend work and policy updates may be required.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time experience in project management or related fields.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Urban Planning or related field required.
• Equivalency may be used to meet the total seven years of qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors the inspection of all agreements involving repair, replacement, or modification of existing street lighting.
• Manages the City's streetlight contractor to ensure work complies with contracts.
• Coordinates with City departments and external stakeholders (e.g., Duquesne Light) on streetlight infrastructure.
• Reviews right-of-way and lighting plans to ensure new poles/fixtures meet City standards.
• Reviews submitted pole permits within OneStopPGH when permits include modifications to existing streetlights.
• Serves as the main point of contact for streetlight operations and assets.
• Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Supports updates to Right-of-Way procedures, Lighting Code, and related policy documents.
• May work in the field on neighborhood or emergency projects/applications.
• Represents leadership at meetings and stays current on regulations and practices.

Skills

Project management

Utility management

Right-of-way management

Engineering

Public administration

Urban planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning

Job description

Oversees the management and operation of City-owned poles and lighting fixtures within the right-of-way. Ensures existing light fixtures are properly maintained and new poles and light fixtures meet City standards.

Department: Mobility & Infrastructure

Salary: $82,742 per year

Union: None, this is a non-union position

Posting Type: Announcement

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

General Requirements

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must be or become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.
• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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 based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

NOT E: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

Qualifying Requirements

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 receive notice of your eligibility status via email.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three(3) years of full-time experience in project management, utility management, right-of-way management, engineering, public administration, urban planning, or in a related field. (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 Engineering, Public Administration, Urban Planning or a related field. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)
• 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 seven (7) years. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will receive a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates receiving job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) before the date of hire.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: None required for this position.

• Directs and monitors the inspection of all agreements involving the repair, replacement, or modification of existing street lighting throughout the City and supports the implementation of the City's LED streetlight conversion strategy.
• Manages the City's streetlight contractor, ensuring work is completed per the executed contract.
• Coordinates with City departments and external stakeholders, such as Duquesne Light, as related to city streetlights and associated infrastructure.
• Reviews right-of-way and lighting plans as requested to ensure new poles and/or light fixtures constructed by outside agencies or developers, or as part of City projects, meet City standards.
• Reviews submitted pole permits within OneStopPGH when permit includes modification of existing City streetlight.
• Serves as the main point of contact for all inquiries regarding City streetlight operations and assets.
• Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Periodically supports the update of the City's Right-of-Way procedures manual, Lighting Code, lighting standards, and other policy documents.
• May work in the field on various neighborhood, special, or emergency projects/programs.
• Represents the Director, Department, and City of Pittsburgh at meetings.
• Remains current on regulations, technology, and organizational practices.
• Acts as a liaison between the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure and other city departments, governmental agencies, developers, contractors, vendors, and neighborhoods.
• Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, organizes, and controls the materials, equipment, and personnel under jurisdiction toward the effective, efficient, and economical attainment of program goals, including maximum convenience to the public and safety to employees.
• Manages areas of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy, including union agreements to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.