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CITY OF PITTSTON
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER
&
FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER

The Civil Service Commission for the City of Pittston is now accepting applications to take the civil service examination for entry level Police Officer and entry level Firefighter/Engineer.  Applications may be obtained at the office of the City Administrator at:

City of Pittston
35 Broad Street
Pittston PA 18640

Or online at www.cityofpittston.org

Applications and required documentation along with a non-refundable testing fee of $50.00 check or money order made payable to the City of Pittston, must be submitted by mail or in person to the Office of the City Administrator during normal business hours Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM except Holidays.

Submission deadline is Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 4:00PM

Minimum Eligibility requirements:

  1. Applicants must be 21 years of age at time of application
  2. Applicants must be United States Citizens.
  3. Each applicant shall possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution.
  4. Applicants for the position of Police Officer must have successfully completed Act 120 training and be able to be certified by M.P.O.E.T.C.
  5. Applicants for Firefighter/Engineer must be EMT and Firefighter I Certified.
  6. Applicants must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
  7. Successful applicant must maintain a residence not more than 10 miles from the City’s boundary by the date they begin work.
  8. Applicants must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job being applied for, with or without reasonable accommodation

The City of Pittston is an Equal Opportunity Employer

July 1, 2022 in City News, City Notice, Civil Service

2021 Police Civil Service Examinations

CITY OF PITTSTON

Civil Service Examinations

Entry-Level

Police Officer  

The Civil Service Commission for the City of Pittston is now accepting applications to take the civil service examination for Entry-Level Police Officer in the Police Department. Applications may be obtained from the City Administrator’s Office at Pittston City Hall, 35 Broad St., Pittston, PA 18640 or online at www.pittstoncity.org. If you would like an application mailed to you, please contact 570-654-4601 ext. 245. Applications and required documentation along with a non-refundable processing fee of fifty ($50) dollars, check or money order made payable to the City of Pittston must be submitted by mail or in person at the City Administrator’s Office.

Submission deadline is Thursday, August 12th at 4:00pm.  Qualified applicants will be invited to test on Saturday August 28, 2021.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Entry-Level Police Officer

  1. Applicants must be 21 years of age.
  2. Must possess a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  3. Must have successfully completed Act 120 training and be able to provide M.P.O.E.T.C. certification.
  4. Must be a Citizen of the United States of America.
  5. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  6. Must maintain a residence not more than ten (10) miles from the City’s boundaries by the date they begin work.
  7. Must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job being applied for, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The City of Pittston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

2021 Police Application

July 7, 2021 in City News, City Notice

2021 Firefighter Civil Service Examinations

CITY OF PITTSTON

Civil Service Examinations

Entry-Level

Firefighter in the Bureau of Fire

The Civil Service Commission for the City of Pittston is now accepting applications to take the civil service examination for Entry-Level Firefighter in the Bureau of Fire. Applications may be obtained from the City Administrator’s Office at Pittston City Hall, 35 Broad St., Pittston, PA 18640 or online at www.pittstoncity.org. Application can be downloaded below. If you would like an application mailed to you, please contact 570-654-4601 ext. 245. Applications and required documentation along with a non-refundable processing fee of fifty ($50) dollars, check or money order made payable to the City of Pittston must be submitted by mail or in person at the City Administrator’s Office.

Submission deadline is Thursday, August 12th at 4:00pm.  Qualified applicants will be invited to test on Saturday August 28, 2021.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Entry-Level Firefighter

  1. Applicants must be 21 years of age.
  2. Must possess a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  3. Must be EMT and Firefighter I certified.
  4. Must be a Citizen of the United States of America.
  5. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  6. Must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job being applied for, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The City of Pittston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

2021 Firefighter Application

July 7, 2021 in City News, City Notice

NOTICE of FAIR HOUSING OFFICER and COMPLAINT PROCESS for City of Pittston

This notice will serve to advise all residents of City of Pittston and all municipalities therein that the following actions, if based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status (families with children), or handicap (disability) is prohibited by Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Federal Fair Housing Act) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act adds the additional protected classes of age, ancestry and use of guide or support animals because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals are considered discriminatory:

  • Refusing to sell or rent to, deal or negotiate with any person.
  • Discriminating on terms or conditions for buying or renting housing.
  • Discriminating by advertising that housing is available only to persons of a certain race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, handicap (disability), age, ancestry or with no animals.
  • Denying that housing is available for inspection, sale or rent when it really is available.
  • Blockbusting-for profit, persuading owners to sell or rent housing by telling them that minority groups are moving into the neighborhood.
  • Denying or making different terms or conditions for home loans by financial institutions.
  • Denying to anyone the use or participation in any real estate services, multiple listing services or other facilities related to the selling and renting of housing.If you’re a person with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please contact the below Fair Housing Officer/Agency.

If you’re a person with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please contact the below Fair Housing Officer/Agency.

If you’re Limited English Proficient and require a document translation, please contact the below Fair Housing Officer/Agency.

All residents are hereby notified, that any complaints regarding a discriminatory action under one of the above conditions may be filed with the:

 

Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

Harrisburg Regional Office
333 Market Street, 8th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-2210
(717) 787-9780
(717) 787-7279 TTY users

And

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

FHEO/Regional III Office Mid-Atlantic Office

100 Penn Square East, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 861-7643
Fax: (215) 656-3449
TTY: (800) 927-9275

 

 

June 18, 2021 in City News, City Notice

Notice of Public Hearing – CARES Act Funding Modification

Notice is hereby given that the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Pittston will hold a public hearing on May 17, 2021 at 4 P.M. The Hearing will be held virtually. To join the Zoom Meeting please go to the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82918957216?pwd=UjA0VDRZMG1QZ2R5QTNTQ0RzMWhZdz09

Or Call in +16465588656

Meeting ID: 829 1895 7216

Password: 693633

If you require special accommodations, please notify Joseph Chacke, Director of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Pittston, at least 72 hours in advance at 570-654-4601 or jchacke@pittstonrda.com  or  TDD users 7-1-1 PA Telecommunications Relay Center.

The hearing for the CARES Act Community Development Block Grant (CV-CDBG) Program will provide an opportunity to citizens to comment on the proposed modification to the CDBG CV activities. The Coronavirus Aid, relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), provides additional CDBG funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. With the availability of food donations from multiple sources and an immediate need for food storage, the City will use the CDBG-CV funds ($20,000) previously allocated for a food donation to Meals on Wheels, and some funding from Foreclosure Prevention ($3,532) to provide funding for a walk-in freezer with installation costs so that Meals on Wheels can safely store food supplies to respond to the pandemic. The modified funding now includes $23,532 to Meals on Wheels instead of the previous $20,000. A copy of the modification is available for public review and comment from May 10, 2021 through May 18, 2021 on the City’s website: https://www.pittstoncity.org/

Written comments on the proposed modification of the use of CDBG-CV funds will be accepted by the Pittston Redevelopment Authority until 4 p.m. on May 18, 2021 and may be addressed to: Redevelopment Authority at the above address or email jchacke@pittstonrda.com  City Council will consider approval of the application at the regular Council meeting on May 19, 2021.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and give oral testimony at the public hearing or present written comments or to send written comments to the Pittston Redevelopment Authority, Attention Joseph Chacke at 35 Broad St. Pittston PA or jchacke@pittstonrda.com.

By order of the
City of Pittston

Michael Lombardo
Mayor

May 7, 2021 in City News, City Notice

Notice of Public Hearing for the FY2021 CDBG PROGRAM and CDBG-CV FUNDING

Notice is hereby given by that City of Pittston will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. The hearing will be held virtually. To join the Zoom Meeting please go to the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81187623676?pwd=dTIzcWhUR2pRWjBWaG9tZkdkRS9vUT09

Or Call:

+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 811 8762 3676
Passcode: 344638

If you require special accommodations, please notify Joseph Chacke, Director of the Pittston Redevelopment Authority, at least 72 hours in advance to 570-654-4601 or jchacke@pittstonrda.com or TDD users 7-1-1 PA Telecommunications Relay Center.

The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in general, the needs of the community that can be met with CDBG funding, and performance under the previously funded CDBG program years and the Three-Year Community Development Plan. The hearing will also discuss the use of the CDBG CV funds allocated to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.

The City of Pittston expects to receive an allocation of approximately $304,500 in FY 2021 CDBG funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  At least 70% of the funds must be used to benefit low- and moderate-income persons.  The proposed activities must benefit at least 51% low-moderate income persons in the service area to qualify as an eligible project.  The application submission deadline to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has not yet been announced but we assume it will be early November 2021.

The following types of activities may be eligible for funding under the CDBG Program:  water and sewer line replacement and improvements; housing rehabilitation; construction or improvements to community facilities such as community centers, roads, sidewalks and recreational facilities; public services; removal of architectural barriers; code enforcement; economic development; acquisition of property in support of other activities; demolition; and general administration.

If activities undertaken with grant funds would result in the displacement of families or individuals, then the City’s Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy, would be in effect.  The City would be responsible for replacing all low- and moderate-income housing units that may be demolished or converted as a result of the use of CDBG funds.

In addition, the City may also receive additional allocation(s) of CDBG-CV funding authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) of 2020. The City of Pittston will discuss unmet needs in the City and potential uses of CDBG-CV funding to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus. CDBG Program regulations apply.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and give oral testimony at the Public hearing or present written comments concerning the needs of the community, proposed CDBG activities, CDBG-CV Program, the prior use of funds, as well as the CDBG program in general.  Comments may be submitted by September 30, 2021 to the Pittston Redevelopment Authority, Attention Joseph Chacke at 35 Broad St. Pittston PA or jchacke@pittston.com.

By order of the City of Pittston

Michael Lombardo

May 5, 2021 in City News, City Notice

City Begins Panama Street Infrastructure Project

A city contractor (RLE Enterprises)  has begun work on a large infrastructure project on Panama Street.  This project consists of the replacement of a more than 150 year old underground stone sewer culvert.   This old culvert is in poor condition and has been failing for a number of years.  The nearly one million dollar project will include replacement of the stone culvert with modern plastic sewer pipe; installation of new modern manholes and street drains, new curbing and sidewalks; and repaving of the roadway.  There will also be an upgrade of the water main on part of the street by the PA American Water Company.  Also included in the project is installation of street drains and repaving of Quinnan’s Alley, a small roadway connecting Parsonage Street and upper Panama Street.

Work on Panama Street began in December 2020 and is expected to continue until September 2021.  Residents and motorists should use caution when traveling on Panama Street when the contractor is working and should be cautious of areas of disrupted pavement until the work is completed. There will also be periodic parking and traffic flow restrictions.  Please follow all posted signage in this regard.

This project is being funded from a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Grant awarded to the city in a competitive application processs; Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds administered by the City of Pittston Redevelopment Authority; and by the City of Pittston Sewer Maintenance Fund which is funded through the city’s annual sewer maintenance fee.   The project is being administered by the City of Pittston Department of Administration; the Pittston City Department of Streets and Sanitation and the Pittston City Engineer, Reilly Associates.   Please direct any questions to Pittston City Hall.

February 24, 2021 in City News, Community

City of Pittston Fair Housing Essay Contest

FAIR HOUSING ESSAY CONTEST

In order to raise awareness about the importance of Fair Housing, the City of Pittston will be holding a Fair Housing Essay Contest for students ages 12-16 in the Pittston Area.  Students are asked to write a 2-3 page essay in 12 point font, double-spaced on the following topic:

DIVERSE COMMUNITY

The Fair Housing Act (FHA), passed by Congress in April 1968, guarantees everyone the right to rent or buy housing on a fair and equal basis.

What would it be like to live in a diverse community? How does the Fair Housing Act help create diverse communities? How would it feel to be part of a community that celebrates the differences of its members?

Submissions are due by Monday October 19th, 2020.  Submissions may be mailed or emailed to: Mary Kuna, City of Pittston, 35 Broad St. Suite 202, Pittston, PA 18640 or PittstonFairHousingContest@gmail.com.

Prizes include $75 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, and $25 for 3rd, as well as, publication on the City of Pittston’s website and an award certificate.

September 18, 2020 in City News, Community

Governor Wolf announces funding to revitalize Pittston waterfront

Governor Tom Wolf announced last week new funding to revitalize the Pittston waterfront by converting an underused warehouse into a mixed-use facility with apartments, offices, retail space, and a business incubator.

“This comprehensive redevelopment project will be a noticeable update to a section of downtown Pittston that has a lot of potential, but not expansive use,” Wolf said. “By renovating the structure and surrounding area, we will be creating jobs, expanding offerings for businesses, college students and residents, while opening up opportunities for more economic development.”

Waterfront Management Group, LLC was approved for a $2 million grant to rehabilitate a 101,997-square-foot warehouse at the corner of East Street and Kennedy Boulevard. The completed project is expected to have 27 apartments, a food court supporting the students of the recently opened nearby Luzerne County Community College’s Pittston center, 28,296 square feet of office space, and a business incubator with space for 36 units. The warehouse is only partially occupied, and the 13 existing jobs will be retained while approximately 60 new jobs are created through the new uses.

“I’m extremely proud of the wide array of community enhancements in the City of Pittston and this significant investment of state funds will advance an integral commercial and residential project along the Susquehanna River waterfront,” said Representative Mike Carroll, D-Avoca. “I am grateful to Governor Wolf for his unyielding support of our community.”

The project is expected to bring economic growth through enhanced property values, a stronger local tax base, and increased commercial and residential development. The renovation will also beautify the waterfront through exterior renovations and new landscaping.

“(This) announcement of RACP funding for the Waterfront Warehouse Conversion project in Pittston is yet another positive step towards the City’s revitalization,” said State Senator John Yudichak. “The repurposing of this former warehouse facility into a state-of-the-art multi-use asset along the Susquehanna River will create the opportunity for continued economic growth in Pittston and our core cities in Luzerne County.”

Supported through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), funding will support critical expansion projects, some of which will provide opportunities for additional economic development.

 

Read the article on the Sunday Dispatch Website

 

August 31, 2018 in City News, Community, Culture