CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
CIVIL ENGINEER 3
SALARY:
$82,702.22 - $106,968.42
DEPARTMENT:
Roads
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt/Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, is responsible for performing professional engineering tasks associated with multiple engineering functions. Inspects project sites to monitor progress, ensure conformance to design specification and safety standards. Provides technical advice to appropriate personnel regarding design, construction or program modifications or structural repairs. Manages and directs the construction, operations and maintenance activities of project site.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspects project sites to monitor progress, ensure conformance to design specification and safety standards.
Provides technical advice to appropriate personnel regarding design, construction or program modifications or structural repairs.
Manages and directs the construction, operations and maintenance activities of project site.
Supervises survey and inspection crews to ensure proper quality assurance, quality control of materials and methods in compliance with drawings and specifications.
Participates in meetings with other governmental agencies, utility representatives, local offices and interested residents to work out details of schedule, inspections, utility conflicts and other potential problems.
Assigns and supervises the work of subordinates to ensure proper quality assurance, quality control of materials and methods in compliance with drawings and specifications.
Prepares and maintains periodic pay estimates and required documentation for work performed.
Maintains liaison with other Department of Roads divisions regarding interpretation, implementation and possible changes to a project.
Provides problem solving and report preparation to various Department of Roads stakeholders.
Performs related duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following is a list of additional essential functions and responsibilities demonstrated by the Civil Engineer III classification in the Traffic Division of the Department of Roads.
Traffic Division:
Actively reviews police reports, crash data, traffic volume and other data and provides analysis, reporting and scoping for safety projects.
Fills out applications for annual Federal safety funds.
Performs safety studies for various projects.
Reviews the Maintaining of Traffic (MOT) plans and permanent signage, pavement marking and guardrail.
Participates in regional and statewide collaboration of traffic safety groups and committees.
Audits construction projects for safety to motorist and pedestrians.
Performs safety analysis and reviews for federally funded roadway and maintenance projects to see if any safety improvements could be made other than what is in the scope of the project.
Performs construction project management for safety projects and traffic signal projects.
Assists with the design of safety and traffic signal projects.
Performs warrant analysis for traffic control devices and guardrails.
Reviews of traffic Impact Studies.
Prepares traffic reports, traffic signal warrant studies and designs.
Display proficiency in Microstation, Synchro, and Microsoft Word and Excel software.
Analyzes complex traffic signal operations including detection, left turn phasing and pedestrian operations for performing reviews and making recommendations.
Analyzes traffic signal operations between closely spaced signal and interrelated signals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
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Five (5) years of experience performing various engineering duties, not limited to: construction plan interpretation, inspection report accuracy, inventory control of tested stock and supplies, maintaining record-keeping system, and computation of engineering data
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Supervisory or project management experience
Preferred Education and Experience:
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Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
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Seven (7) or more years of experience performing various engineering duties, not limited to: construction plan interpretation, inspection report accuracy, inventory control of tested stock and supplies, maintaining record-keeping system, and computation of engineering data
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Preferred Licenses or Certifications
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
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Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
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Construction methods and materials used within these projects
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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and current Michigan Department of Transportation traffic standards
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Microstation, Synchro, and Microsoft Word and Excel software
Skill in:
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Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
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Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
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Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
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Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
Ability to:
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Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
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Understand and carry out oral and written directions
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Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
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Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
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Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
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Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
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Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
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Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
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Work independently
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Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
