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Manager, Permits Engineer

Road Commission For Oakland County
Waterford, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
Duties: Under the direction of the Director of Customer Services,

  • Manages and administers the operations of the Permits Division.
  • Supervises the work activities of support staff in the review and approval of plans, relative to underground utility installation; construction to be done by other governmental units; permit paving plans; drainage, etc.
  • Processes permit applications & calculates application and other related fees. Assigns work assignments and monitors all work activities.
  • Inspects construction sites, soils, materials to be used and other specifications.
  • Oversees the accurate maintenance of division records; prepares related reports.
  • Monitors safety procedures in accordance with RCOC standards; manages division operations and prepares division budget recommendations.
  • Acts as the agency liaison with railroad companies.
  • Makes decisions frequently restricted only by board policy with little guidance from supervision.
  • Must perform duties in a professional and courteous manner to promote a positive image of the Road Commission for Oakland County.
  • Requires a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours of operations.
  • Regular and predictable onsite job attendance is an essential function of this position.

Special experience/education: This position requires:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or related field.
  • A minimum of five years of full time progressively more responsible road design and construction experience.
  • Ability to use job related personal computer programs, software and information processing systems.
  • Professional Engineer registered to practice in the State of Michigan.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License.

Disclaimer

  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid Driver's License.
  • Attractive benefits package.
    • Hybrid Pension, including Employer Match 401(a)
    • Medical Insurance
    • Employer Paid Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
    • 14 Paid Holidays
    • Employer Paid Telemedicine
    • Up to 31 days of paid time off.
  • EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace.

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