This position is responsible to provide leadership, planning, development, design and construction of utility projects for the Department of Public Services; and oversees the operations and personnel within the Public Utilities Team of the Engineering Division.The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Provides training and instructions and coordinates ongoing training needs for assigned staff. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Recommends employee transfers, reclassifications, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge.
2. Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff. Directs staff on difficult projects.
3. Analyzes and evaluates existing objectives, goals, standards, priorities, policy and procedures.
4. Researches, recommends, develops and implements policies, procedures, and standards. Introduces design standard updates, ordinance updates and Engineering Division procedure updates.
5. Develops work plans and strategies to meet Department needs - both short term and long term; develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards to ensure success. Ensures proper implementation of and City compliance to related legislative requirements.
6. Oversees the daily operations of the Water Resources team, including but not limited to maintaining compliance with the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase II Storm Water Permit, investigates illicit connections to the City’s storm sewer system and illicit discharges to watercourses within the City, investigates and advises on storm water and flooding questions, and other similar activities.
7. Plans, coordinates, develops, designs, directs, and reviews capital improvement projects, maintenance projects, and private development projects as they relate to utilities.
8. Performs professional engineering and design activities providing oversight to projects; develops and reviews detailed designs, including plans, specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates; provides engineering services during construction; oversees contract administration for utility capital projects.
9. Participates in the selection of engineering consultants; coordinates consultant’s activities.
10. Monitors expenditures and approves purchase requests within assigned area of authority.
11. Coordinates underground utility engineering activities with other divisions, city departments, and outside agencies; provides staff assistance to the Director or other managers as needed.
12. Provides Department oversight for the City MISS Dig Program.
13. Issues temporary and final grade approvals for building change of occupancy.
14. Submits necessary documentation for grant submittal and coordination.
15. Oversees water sampling and reporting per EPA and state mandates.
16. Receives and handles questions and concerns from the public, elected officials, and City staff pertaining to utility projects and other division matters.
17. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with eight (8) years progressively responsible related engineering experience.
• Three years supervisory experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• State of Michigan Professional Engineer License.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Intermediate proficiency with office computers and related business applications.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be submitted to the Human Resources Department.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands for repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is performed indoors in an office setting and outdoors under all weather conditions and includes exposure to inclement weather, noise, vibrations, airborne materials, and active construction site.
• Work requires operating a vehicle in City traffic in various weather conditions.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Oral Evaluation of Qualifications: To evaluate technical knowledge, decision-making/problem solving skills, employment history, communication skills, and other factors related to successful performance in this position.

Note: The above examination information may be modified for this or future postings.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please complete an on-line application, located on the City's website at http://www.rochesterhills.org. by 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 6, 2024.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and seek candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Note Regarding Starting Wage: Each position at the City of Rochester Hills has an assigned Pay Grade consisting of 6 steps. New employees generally start at Step 1 to allow for growth and wage progression, aligned with the City’s annual review process. The City will evaluate the applicant’s skills and experience to determine whether a higher Step placement is appropriate.