PROJECT SUPERVISOR

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

Project Supervisors perform civil engineering work as a member of a survey crew, 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 will be in connection with construction of roads, bridges or storm water drainage systems, making routine inspections and tests of construction materials, oversight of work performed to assure conformance with contract specifications, and will also include first stage documentation of all construction project activities.

ELIGIBLE PERSONS

At the time of application and appointment, eligible candidates must have:

 A valid State of Michigan driver's license and an acceptable safe driving record. (INDICATE MICHIGAN DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER ON THE APPLICATION); AND

 One of the following criteria; either a), b) or c):

a) An Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or higher level engineering degree as determined acceptable by the Department of Personnel/Human Resources; OR

b) 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

c) 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.

 MDOT Field Manager Certification

 MDOT Computerized Office Technician

 MCA-Level 1

 ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade 1

 ICET Michigan Certified Aggregate Inspection Technician Certification-Level 1 or 2

 ICET Michigan Certified Density Control Technician Certification

 ICET Michigan Certified Bituminous Laboratory Technician Certification-Level 1

 ACSM Surveying Technician Level One

 ICET Michigan Certified Bituminous QA/AC Technician Certification

 Nuclear Gauge Operator Certification

 IMSA Sign and Pavement Marking-Level 1,2 or 3

 IMSA Work Zone Safety

 Construction Storm Water Operator Certification

 Comprehensive Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Certification

During the probation period, candidates must obtain at least one of the above certifications. If the 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.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Candidates will be required to lift heavy tools and equipment, soil/rock/cement samples, and must have the ability to drive stakes into the ground.