PROJECT SUPERVISOR - Wayne County Government

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

The Project Supervisor can be assigned to one of the multiple offices within the Engineering Division and perform sub-professional civil engineering work as a member of a survey crew, construction field inspector, materials testing technician or traffic technician on construction or maintenance projects. Ordinarily, the work is closely supervised by the survey party chief, by an engineer or by an inspector/technician of higher rank. Work assignments are in connection with construction of roads, bridges or storm water drainage systems, county drains and subdivisions include making routine inspections and tests of construction materials and work performed to assure conformance with contract specifications.

• Required Tasks
  • Sketch drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
  • Read and review project plans and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  • Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  • Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  • Select material samples for testing.
  • Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  • Report public suggestions and complaints.
  • Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection.
  • Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
  • Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, or specifications.
  • Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
  • Perform inspection on permit construction projects.
  • Prepare inspection reports.
  • Measure as-built quantities.
  • Perform written communication with permit applicants.
  • Meet with permit applicants.
  • Other duties as assigned.

ELIGIBLE PERSONS

• Educational/Experience Requirements
  • An Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or similar engineering associate degree as determined acceptable by the Department of Personnel, OR
  • A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline and two (2) years of experience surveying land, inspecting projects, reviewing traffic reports and specifications for construction and maintenance projects, and testing construction materials such as soil, cement, aggregate, and asphalt; OR
  • Two (2) of the certifications listed below, with two (2) years of experience surveying land, inspecting projects, reviewing traffic reports and specifications for construction and maintenance projects, and testing construction materials such as soil, cement, aggregate, and asphalt.
  • During the probation period, candidates must obtain at least one of the listed certifications. If certification is not obtained, the employee will be removed from the Project Supervisor position pursuant to the department of Personnel/Human resources and Department of Public services procedures.
  • MDOT Field Manager Certification
  • MDOT Computerized Office Technician
  • MCA Level 1 Field Testing Technician
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
  • ICET Aggregate Inspection Technician Certification - Level 1
  • ICET Aggregate Inspection Technician Certification - Level 2
  • ICET Density Control Technician Certification
  • ICET Bituminous Laboratory Technician Certification - Level 1
  • ICET Bituminous QA/QC Technician Certification
  • Nuclear Gauge Operator Certification
  • IMSA Sign and Pavement Marking - Level I
  • IMSA Sign and Pavement Marking - Level II
  • IMSA Sign and Pavement Marking - Level III
  • IMSA Work Zone Safety
  • Construction Storm Water Operator Certification

TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS

Written Assessment will be rated at 85% and will include knowledge of basic construction principles, mathematics, engineering technology, materials testing and the use of surveying instruments, measuring devices, materials testing equipment, project data entry, construction software knowledge and construction tools. (Calculators may be used during the Written Exam). Experience, Training and Certifications will be rated at 15%. (Credit will be awarded to applicants who submit certifications prior to the written exam)

Candidates must pass all the tests in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

In the event that the number of eligible applicants is equal to or less than the number required for certification, the Department of Personnel/Human Resources may substitute for the above tests an evaluation of experience and training or other such tests as the Department may deem desirable to determine the competence of the applicants for promotion.

Applicants must comply with the provisions of their union contract regarding career demotions and career shifts. Applications from AFSCME employees who have regular status in this class (and are employed in this class) will not be accepted.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligibility list from which to fill present and future vacancies. The eligibility list will remain in effect for one (1) year. This is a continuous examination and ranking on the eligible list will be subject to change as names are added to and removed from the list.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to Apply: The application may be used both for determining admission to the examination and for rating experience and training. Applicants will be notified by mail of the time and place of the examination. Section 5 (b) of Rule 6 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources provides that persons denied permission to compete in an examination may make a written appeal to the Wayne County Civil Service Commission for a final decision within twenty (20) days following the mailing of such notification, stating the basis on which it is felt that their application should be accepted.

In accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

Appeal Process: Under the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources (Rule 6, Section 12 and 13), requests to review examinations must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the mailing of the notice of results. Appeals concerning the ratings must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the review. The appeal must state why the applicant believes the ratings are improper.