ASST. SUPERVISOR OF STREET MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS

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THIS POSITION IS FOR CURRENT ACTIVE CITY OF DETROIT

EMPLOYEES.... to include

ARPA & ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL SERVICE STAFF EMPLOYEES

~ Under general supervision, supervises groups of employees engaged in constructing, installing, repairing, and maintaining sidewalks, railroad crossing pavement, retaining walls, fences, bridges, docks and other structures; erecting viewing stands, setting up barricades, wrecking buildings and performing a variety of other diverse activities. 1. Visits sites of proposed projects. 2. Determines staffing, materials, and equipment requirements. 3. Schedules work and assigns assignments. 4. Checks work in progress and upon completion. 5. Handles work and personnel problems. 6. Advises intermediate supervisors and subordinates on necessary corrections or procedures to utilize in the performance of tasks. 7. Ensures that work schedules are maintained and makes reassignments in order to handle emergency or slack time tasks. 8. Confers with departmental officials and others. 9. Prepares or reviews time slips, store requisitions, activities reports and other records. 10. Processes complaints from citizens involving sidewalk maintenance or other activities handled by subordinate personnel. 11. Serves as emergency supervisor on street salting and snow removal work and also as an area supervisor for such activities, as required. High School graduation or GED. Advanced training in civil engineering principles as applied to street maintenance and construction attained through a recognized institution of higher education, preferred. Four years of experience in construction, maintenance and repair of concrete and other types of sidewalks, pavements, walls, footings and abutments, including one year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Evaluation Plan Interview:

70%

Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications:

30% Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.

P:

100% Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points:

0 - 15 points

Detroit Residency Credit:

15 points

LRD 02/03/2026

Licensing and Certifications Valid State of Michigan Operator License; employees in this class will be required, when necessary, to operate a motor vehicle. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF

Methods, equipment, materials and practices used in all types of street and sidewalk construction, maintenance and repair. Building trades and building construction practices. Basic personnel practices.

SKILL IN

Observation. Physical and mechanical dexterity. Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing with tact and diplomacy. Performing street maintenance and construction activities. Supervising the work of others.

ABILITY TO

Read and interpret drawings and specifications. Operate personal computers and utilize common office software. Plan, organize and direct the work of others. Interact effectively with other subordinates, departmental personnel and the general public with tact and diplomacy. Enforce work safety procedures in accordance with MIOSHA and departmental standards. Display initiative and resourcefulness in performance of duties. Distinguishing Characteristics Work involves office and field activities with possible exposure to seasonal weather conditions.