Operations Manager-Street Lights

Operations Manager-Street Lights

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

26-OMSL-01

Department

Mobility and Infrastructure

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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POSITION SUMMARY

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

REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of 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 be or become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.

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• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Drivers 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, drivers 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.

NOTE: 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 Bachelors 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.)

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

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.

POSITION DUTIES

• 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.

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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.)

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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.

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Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operators License (Class C - regular) or a current valid drivers license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Drivers 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 drivers license.
• YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Drivers License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
• NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Drivers License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

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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 seven (7) years of full-time experience in project management, utility management, right-of-way management, engineering, public administration, urban planning, or in a related field.
• I possess an unrelated associate degree and at least six (6) years of full-time experience in project management, utility management, right-of-way management, engineering, public administration, urban planning, or in a related field.
• I possess a related associate degree and at least five (5) years of full-time experience in project management, utility management, right-of-way management, engineering, public administration, urban planning, or in a related field.
• I possess an unrelated bachelors degree and at least five (5) years of full-time experience in project management, utility management, right-of-way management, engineering, public administration, urban planning, or in a related field.
• I possess a related bachelors degree and at least 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.
• I possess an unrelated masters degree and at least four (4) years of full-time experience in project management, utility management, right-of-way management, engineering, public administration, urban planning, or in a related field.
• I possess a related masters degree and at least one (1) year of full-time experience in project management, utility management, right-of-way management, engineering, public administration, urban planning, or in a related field.
• I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

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Please describe your experience in project management, utility management, right-of-way management, engineering, public administration, urban planning, or in a related field.

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Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

• Yes
• No

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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