Assistant City Engineer job in Birmingham
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Organization: | City of Birmingham | Job Category: | Engineering and Technology | Job Type: | Full Time | Country: | USA | State/Province: | Michigan (MI) | City: | Birmingham | Salary and Benefits: | $74,257 with PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401A, Retirement Health Savings, 457, Life Ins, FSA, Short/Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement | Post Date: | 05/16/2018 |
Position Summary The City of Birmingham, EOE, is seeking a well-rounded and progressive thinker, and collaborative professional as its Assistant City Engineer. Under the general supervision of the City Engineer, performs a variety of responsible professional civil engineering and contract administration duties; monitors the management and maintenance of engineering projects; conducts surveys of utilities for potential improvement projects; reviews on site utility plans for compliance with City requirements and sound engineering principles; supervises and directs Engineering staff and handles ongoing administrative assignments. Assists the City Engineer in overseeing, planning and directing the efficient development and construction of public works projects. Acts on behalf of the City Engineer in matters of well-defined policy, during absences and/or as specifically delegated. Prepares various written documents including Commission reports, memos, studies, etc; and attends City Commission/Board meetings as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. The City of Birmingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking qualified applicants, without regard to race or other protected status. About the City of Birmingham, MI The City of Birmingham, MI has a population of approximately 20,000 residents. Named one of the country’s “Top 20 Walkable Communities,” Birmingham covers 4.73 miles located 20 miles north of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan. Throughout its history, Birmingham has enjoyed a high level of citizen involvement, which has contributed to the high quality of life in the community. It is a relatively affluent community with a small-town atmosphere and a vital downtown business and shopping district. With diverse cultural and recreational amenities, this indeed is a place to “live, shop, and play.” Engineering Department The Engineering Department is responsible for a number of operations throughout the City of Birmingham. This Department manages approximately 85 miles of streets, 101 miles of water mains, 2 elevated water storage tanks, and serves approximately 8,500 water service customers. Additionally, the Department oversees the administration of MDEQ permits and requirements, and the Rouge River watershed including Quarton Lake. Requirements
*Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Additional Requirements
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To Apply: Submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Employment Application to the Human Resources Department no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018. City of Birmingham Employment Applications are available online at www.bhamgov.org/jobs or in the City of Birmingham Human Resources Department, located at 151 Martin St, Birmingham, MI 48009. The Human Resources Department is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |