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.

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 100% 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).

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.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain in effect for six (6) months but may be extended.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Pay Rate and Fringe Benefits: Appointments will usually be made at the minimum rate with annual increases where applicable. Payment is on a bi-weekly basis. Employees receive liberal fringe benefits, which include vacation pay, sick leave pay, health care insurance, optical, dental, long term disability, life insurance and a retirement plan.

How to Apply: The application will be used for determining eligibility for admission to the examination and as a basis for rating experience and training.

Investigation and Probationary Period: An investigation of character and past employment will be conducted. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent, in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreements.

Veteran's Preference: Honorably discharged war veterans who receive passing grades on examinations will have ten (10) points added to their final earned examination scores and those who have a service-connected disability will have five (5) points added to their score, for a possible total of fifteen (15) additional points. Requests for and proof of eligibility must be submitted at the time of the examination.

Appeal of Rejection: Persons denied permission to compete in an examination may make a written appeal to the Wayne County Civil Service Commission for a final decision. An appeal must be filed within twenty (20) days following the mailing of the rejection stating the basis on which the application should be accepted.

Review of Examination: A request to review an examination must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the notice of result of the examination is mailed. An appeal concerning the rating received must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the review. An appeal must state the basis on which it is claimed that the rating is improper.