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Employee Development Program Manager

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

25-EDPM-01

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

11/24/2025

Closing Date

12/16/2025 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

01

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Employee Development Program Manager supports the Bureau of Operations – Park Maintenance by developing and implementing safety policies, procedures, and training programs that promote efficiency and compliance. This role identifies training needs, delivers skill development opportunities, and evaluates program effectiveness to ensure a safe and well-prepared workforce. The position collaborates with supervisors, staff, and external partners to strengthen employee skills, maintain safety standards, and support the department’s operational goals.

Department: Public Works

Posting Type: Announcement

Salary: $87,318 per year

Union: Non-union

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 become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.

+ Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

+ A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License is required at the time of 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.

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.

+ WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show six (6) years of full-time experience in park maintenance, or construction, and at least two (2) years in a supervisory or training capacity. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

+ EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a high school diploma or general equivalency.

+ EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above.

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

+ Develops, designs, and implements safety policies, standard operating procedures and training programs for Bureau of Operations Park Maintenance that align with the department’s goals and optimize efficiency.

+ Trains department employees utilizing best management practices in areas of park maintenance and related craft work and stay current with industry standards, new technologies, and workforce development trends.

+ Provides ongoing development opportunities for existing staff, including cross-training and upskilling.

+ Identifies training needs in collaboration with supervisors and leadership.

+ Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, testing, and performance improvement metrics.

+ Evaluates the current skills and knowledge of employees and collaborates to identify the high standard of skills desired.

+ Maintains accurate records of training initiatives and employee participation.

+ Collaborates with external training programs and other City departments.

+ Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

CLICK HERE (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/classspecs) to view the full job description, including knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description.

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.

02

Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular)? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's 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 driver's license.

+ YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

+ NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

03

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 six (6) years of full-time experience in park maintenance or construction.

+ I possess an unrelated associate degree and at least six (6) years of full-time experience in park maintenance or construction.

+ I possess a related associate degree and at least four (4) years of full-time experience in park maintenance or construction.

+ I possess an unrelated bachelor's degree and at least four (4) years of full-time experience in park maintenance or construction.

+ I possess a related bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of full-time experience in park maintenance or construction.

+ I possess a related master's degree.

+ I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

04

Please briefly describe your experience in park maintenance or construction. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.

05

Do you possess at least two (2) years in a supervisory or training capacity?

+ Yes!

+ No.

06

Please briefly describe your paid professional experience conducting training and/or supervising employees. If you do not possess this experience please type N/A.

07

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

+ 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

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