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Job DetailsJob Location: Department of Public Works - Dearborn, MI 48120Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $106,923.00 - $150,013.00 SalaryCLASS SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting in planning and operations of an assigned division. Responsibilities include supervising staff; monitoring and/or performing inspections; and managing projects, preparing engineering plans specifications and bid packages, conducting construction inspections, and related activities. TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.) 1. Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; coordinating staff training; and supporting personnel procedures. 2. Monitors and/or performs planning, design, inspection, and other tasks related to roadway, bridge, sewer, water, building construction, and related capital improvement projects. 3. Reviews construction plans for compliance with standards and requirements. 4. Manages and administers capital improvement projects, including: resolving conflicts with contractors; managing contracts; managing compliance with plans and specifications; maintaining project budgets; and performing related tasks. 5. Assists in developing engineering projects; provides engineering guidance to related departments. 6. Responds to questions, concerns, and inquiries from the public, business owners, and others. 7. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings. This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. KNOWLEDGE: • Civil engineering principles and practices; • AutoCAD; • Construction principles and practices; • Computers and related systems; • Applicable laws, regulations, and codes; • Project management principles; • Supervisory principles. • Research and report preparation SKILLS: • Supervising staff; • Using computers and related systems; • Managing engineering projects; • Resolving complex issues; • Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, the general public, and others to exchange or convey information. QualificationsTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 7 years of related experience orMaster’s degree with 7 years of related experience. 5 years of supervisory experience required. Experience in design of sewer line, water main and street paving preferred. Experience in auto cad drafting preferred. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: • Registered Professional Engineer • Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally. DURATION OF LIST: This list will be in effect for a period of six months. POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of background check (including sex offender registry if applicable) and a pre-employment drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.
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