Engineer-Senior Licensed Professional/Maintenance - Wayne County : Job Details

Job Description Under the general direction of the Division Director of the Roads Division, the Engineer -Senior Licensed Professional in Roads Maintenance oversees the routine maintenance activities of County primary and State and freeway trunklines. The Engineer - Senior Licensed Professional is responsible for snow and ice operations, FOIA requests, preparing specifications for materials and equipment rental contracts and administering contracts among other responsibilities. ResponsibilitiesRequired Tasks

• Responsible for routine maintenance activities on 728 miles of County primary, 855 County local and 462 miles of State freeway and trunk lines.
• Responsible for snow and ice/winter operations.
• Respond to requests for information related to insurance claims, interrogatories and lawsuits.
• Prepare specifications for purchasing road construction materials and rental equipment.
• Meet with elected officials and community leaders to facilitate a continued working relationship with various communities, other counties and MDOT.
• Administer various road repair, major materials and equipment rental contracts.
• Review road improvement project plans and attend plan review meetings for the same projects.
• Ensure the Road's Maintenance Division approaches to Roads issues are consistent with Road's Division policies.
• Work directly under the Assistant Division Director of Roads Division on roads and personnel-related issues as frequently as needed via regular meetings.
• Communicate regularly with MDOT representatives, Wayne County citizens, Road's Division supervisors, DPS Section employees regularly.
• Responsible for managing/supervising/leading over 190 employees.
• Other related duties and special projects as assigned.

QualificationsEducational and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering or Surveying from an accredited university AND
• Professional Engineer License in the State of Michigan AND
• A valid Driver's License and an acceptable, safe driving records AND
• More than 6 years' experience as an Engineer, including 2 of the 6 years managing the maintenance of roads activities; AND
• 3 months of Engineering/Survey or equivalent experience

About Us 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. Administration Focus Public Health Response Economic Response Fiscal Responsibility Operational Efficiencies Economic Development Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancements Access to Health Care Community Support Homeland Security Emergency Management Parks & Recreation