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Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
To apply please visit our website at www.omnihotels.com/careers
Open Position Listing – Week of January 20, 2015
*All Positions are full time unless otherwise stated.
HOURLY OPPORTUNITIES
*In order by department
Banquet Cook, Culinary Department
Responsible for control quality and consistency of all food served. Insure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service and all food supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply on a timely basis. Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned stations and understand Banquet Event Orders. This person would be responsible for production of orders in a timely manner. This position also requires standing, walking, reaching and/or lifting up to 50 lbs throughout shift. Previous culinary experience preferred. Must be flexible and available to work all shifts; AM, PM & overnight. Full time position. (1)
Cook – In Room Dining, Culinary Department
This position will focus on In Room Dining and new Restaurant menu. Responsible for control quality and consistency of all food served. Insure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service and all food supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply on a timely basis. Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned stations and understand Banquet Event Orders. This person would be responsible for production of orders in a timely manner. This position also requires standing, walking, reaching and/or lifting up to 50 lbs throughout shift. Previous culinary experience preferred. Candidate must be available to work all shifts including AM's, PM's, overnight, weekends and holidays. Full time position. (1)
Pantry Attendant, Culinary Department
This person would be responsible for setup, prep work and some cooking. Assist banquets and restaurant culinary teams with daily set up preparations. This position requires standing, walking, reaching and/or lifting up to 50 lbs throughout shift. Candidate must be willing to learn and operate various types of equipment. Must be flexible and able to work all shifts; including AM, PM & overnight. Full time position. (1)
Bellperson, Guest Services Department
Responsible for efficiently handling guest luggage while serving as an informational source to the guests. Duties include escorting guests to and from their room, communicating available guest services, checking guest packages, controlling traffic flow in the Lobby, providing information about the hotel and city. Requires standing, walking, lifting up to 70 lbs. continually throughout shift. Must have excellent guest service and communication skills.
Concierge, Guest Services Department
This person would be responsible for actively offering assistance to every guest. Be fully acquainted with the different points of interest. Assist in arranging for restaurant reservations and limousines and any other requests as required by our guests. Accept other special duties as required by management. Interact with all other departments to ensure that guests' needs are satisfied. Provide service calls to VIPs and various other guests. Proactively work to seek out ways in which to improve the hotel experience for our guests. Would work with boxes and packages, so an essential job function is being able to lift up to 50 lbs. Previous experience as a Concierge within the hotel industry is preferred. Must be flexible and able to work AM, PM, weekends and holidays, full time position. (1)
On Call DRA / Buffet Attendant, Outlets Department
This person will be responsible for station set-up and break down, and will set up the buffet and replenish food items as needed. Stock needed supplies in side stands areas. Ensure the Clean-up of coffee machines and prepared coffee. Set up large trays in Kitchen to run food orders Stock soup spoons and soup under liners at kitchen line. Set-up tea station. Maintain ice supply. Clean and dust all tables to include table legs. Place milk in refrigerator and set-up creamers. Pre-set breadbaskets lined with napkins. Pick-up linen and stock in side stands. Set tables with clean, pressed linen, china, silver and glassware. Ensure furniture and floors are clean and arranged according to specifications. Assist servers during meal period. Remove any extra settings. Assist servers with food delivery to guest tables interacting with guests when doing so and any other duties as described by manager. (1)
Ideal Service Agent, Ideal Service Department / Room Service
This person would be the "one stop shop" for all our guests' and customers' telephone needs and to take ownership of ensuring that all of our guests' requests are fully satisfied in a timely manner. To properly take all guests' Room Service orders, communicate them to the servers and work to expedite their service. To properly perform all control and revenue related paperwork. Excellent communication skills required and some computer skills are preferred. Must be flexible and able to work all shifts; including AM, PM & overnight shift. Full time position. (1)
Management/Supervisor Positions
Night Audit Supervisor, Front Office Department
This person would be responsible for reconciling the business of the day and ensuring a smooth efficient operation of the front desk during the overnight shift. Performs the required system prints during the night audit shift to ensure a current back-up of the hotel arrivals, vacant & in-house list is available. Posts and audits banquet checks in order of the banquet summary sheet. This person also reconciles all Food and Beverage outlet postings. Distributes all close day reports and morning reports to the appropriate departments. Previous front desk experience preferred. Supervisor experience preferred. Candidate should be flexible with schedule and must be able to work weekends and holidays. (1)
Unless noted differently applicants must be able to work all days including AM, PM, weekends & holiday shifts.
530 William Penn Place | Pittsburgh PA 15219 | Human Resources Office | William Penn Level
Job Hotline ~ 412.553.5232 Drug Free Workplace
The Omni William Penn provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.
Allegheny County
Department of Human Resources
542 Forbes Avenue, 102 County Office Building
Pittsburgh PA 15219
Phone: (412) 350-6830
Website: www.alleghenycounty.us/jobs
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Senior Park Ranger
Department: Parks
Salary: $2,916.00 – 3,215.00/ per month
How to Apply: Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree with coursework in a field related to the job AND two (2) years of related experience and/or training required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Must possess current, valid certification in first aid and CPR at time of hire.
Must possess current, valid Class C driver's license at time of hire.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass background checks as required for the position.
Under limited supervision, this position assists in the implementation of the Park Ranger program throughout the Allegheny County Parks system. The Senior Park Ranger will assist in training newly hired Park Rangers, and will provide mentoring and support to Park Rangers as they perform their daily assigned responsibilities. Senior/Park Rangers provide information and other customer services to visitors of County parks and promote recreation and safe utilization of the parks, in accordance with applicable provisions of the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances.
Duties:
• Assist in the establishment of the Park Ranger program throughout the County Parks system.
• Assist in conducting initial and ongoing training of Park Rangers.
• Support Park Rangers in their daily activities to ensure maximum effectiveness; resolve complex situations or issues that arise in the course of assigned operations.
• Provide information and answer questions from visitors about park resources, facilities, environmental features and history of County parks; provide maps and directions.
• Explain park rules and regulations to the public.
• Monitor parks and natural areas through resource management practices to ensure that natural and man-made hazards are identified and corrected; perform regular checks of grounds, buildings, and park facilities for vandalism, damage, safety hazards and cleanliness, open and close the parks, and report problems and areas of concern to appropriate parties.
• Respond and/or assist in coordination of responses to emergency situations including first aid, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents/breakdowns, etc.
• Report complaints and/or incidents involving the public to appropriate public safety personnel.
• Develop and present a variety of informational presentations for schools, civic groups and others as requested, as well as interpretive, theme-based formal and informal programs including orientation talks, guided hikes, conducted activities, cultural demonstrations, and education and outreach programs; learn about park resources by reviewing published maps, research materials and other documents.
• Assist in the preparation of informational materials about County parks.
• Compile park use statistics as required; maintain required records and prepare reports as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required or requested.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
• Operations and functions of Park Rangers within the park system.
• Outdoor recreation and education.
• Features and natural resources that exist within County parks.
•The history and geography of the parks.
•Principles and practices of public facility operation and maintenance.
•Methods and techniques for applying first aid and CPR.
Ability to:
•Act as a park ambassador and provide accurate and responsive information to park visitors.
•Assist in implementing operational aspects of a new initiative.
•Conduct training for newly hired staff and ongoing training as needed.
•Provide mentoring and support to assist staff in the performance of their daily responsibilities.
•Establish effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, and public safety personnel in order to ensure that hazards and safety concerns are addressed and resolved so that visitors have safe and enjoyable experiences within the parks.
•Learn park history, logistics and environmental and recreational features within the parks.
•Tactfully administer park rules and regulations.
•Stand and walk long distances for prolonged periods of time daily, climb and descend steep inclines, engage in frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
•Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
•Work outside in all types of weather, resulting in exposure to extreme cold, heat and humidity, rain, wind, direct sunlight, etc.
•Work flexible work schedules at different park locations.
•Assist park visitors who may be in distress by administering first aid and/or CPR.
Residency: Must become a resident of Allegheny County within one (1) year of appointment.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
Job Title: 9-1-1 Telecommunications Officer, part-time
Department: Department of Emergency Services, 9-1-1 Administration
Salary: $13.50 per hour ($10.00 per hour during training)
How to Apply: Applications will be accepted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Monday, January 5, 2015 through Friday, January 23, 2015. A resume is required with the application. All applications and resumes must be returned in person or by mail to the above address by the closing date. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Testing/
Administration Fee: Each completed application must be accompanied by a $30.00 non-refundable fee. The fee may be waived upon the applicant's submission of proof of eligibility for public assistance (cash assistance). Payment must be by certified check or money order to County of Allegheny. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted.
Examination Dates: Tests will be administered the week of February 9-13, 2015. Only applicants who submit the completed application and required fee will be scheduled for the examination.
PLEASE NOTE: Initial training will run for nine weeks, Monday through Friday, 7AM – 3PM; followed by on the job training for eight weeks, various shifts.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or its equivalent. Conviction of a felony is automatically disqualifying unless the applicant has been pardoned.
Applicants must pass a job skills examination to be eligible for employment. The examination includes a keyboarding skills test to assess abilities in areas including decision making, prioritizing, spelling, memory recall, etc. Applicants must achieve a minimum overall score of 74 and must have a minimum keyboarding score of 2961 KPH.
Applicants also must be able to pass a background investigation and medical/drug test prior to appointment.
Applicants who meet the above requirements and who have previous experience as a 911 Telecommunications Officer are preferred.
Duties:
•Receives requests for service from the public and dispatching police, fire and medical units as necessary.
•Operates public safety communications radio equipment; constantly monitoring the status and availability of public safety units.
•Operates computers of various types: CAD (computer-aided dispatch) systems, CLEAN/NCIC, GIS, PEMA, Motorola radio systems, and others as needed.
•Receives emergency 9-1-1 calls for police and fire service; interrogates callers, determines appropriate responses, provides entry into a CAD system and send calls to dispatch positions.
•Receives 9-1-1 emergency medical calls; interrogates callers, determines medicals response levels, and provides pre-arrival Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) instructions as required.
•Dispatches Allegheny County emergency units including Allegheny County Police, Sheriff's Office, and Emergency Services field units.
•Dispatches municipal police agency field units.
•Dispatches fire departments and stations, both paid and volunteer.
•Dispatches emergency medical units including first responders, Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Units.
•Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
•English language and spelling
•Computers
Ability to:
•Communicate professionally and precisely and enunciate clearly at all times
•Understand and follow written and oral instructions
•Multi-task
•Remain calm, even-tempered and be decisive, accurate, and emotionally detached
•Work effectively under stressful conditions
•Gather pertinent information quickly and accurately process fragmentary information
Residency: Must become a resident of Allegheny County within one (1) year of appointment.
UPS
Finance/Accounting Internships
UPS is offering paid opportunities to Finance or Accounting students. Sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply.
Where: UPS North Shore Facility
1821 Beaver Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Requirements:
•Must be working towards a Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
•Must be available to work 15-25 hours per week, Monday through Friday (UPS is willing to work with a student's schedule)
•Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Access
•Must possess excellent communication and writing skills
Responsibilities:
•Auditing UPS customer accounts
•Verifying billing accuracy
•Verifying shipping characteristics
•Review of Compliance Reports
•Account Executive contact
•Proactive actions in identifying new sources of recoverable revenue
•Completing finance National Audit
•BidCAM analysis
•Post-Profitability studies
•Net Present value studies
•Follow-up on various accounting problems
•Planning and scheduling work
•Balanced Scorecard
•Regional Write-ups
•Cash Flow analysis
•Auto Tax
•Fuel Reconciliation
•Internal Shipper Number audit
•Closed Loop Billing offenders follow-up
How to Apply:
We are interviewing now for internships
Send or email resume:
UPS
1821 Beaver Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Attn: Jennifer Butler
Email: Jbbutler@ups.com Phone: 412-237-6671 Fax: 412-237-6883
