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SIGN ON BONUS
This position may qualify for a Sign-On incentive. The appropriate Department Head with the County of Lake can request a Sign-On Incentive payment of 10% of the annual rate of pay to a newly appointed employee not to exceed $10,000.00, if the position meets qualifications. The hiring incentive will be made in two (2) payments (the total amount to be split in half). The first payment will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the initial, first time hire of the employee with the County of Lake. The second payment will be made upon successful completion of employment probation.
Employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the hiring incentive; the employee shall authorize such repayment as a payroll deduction from the final paycheck, and/or repay any shortage not covered in the final paycheck with a personal check payable to the County of Lake within 15 days of termination
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid registration as a Professional Civil Engineer from the State of California.
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field;
AND
Five (5) years of full-time increasingly responsible engineering experience in public works, including at least three (3) years in a management or supervisory capacity.
Previous government experience with purchasing, contract procurement, construction bidding, contract administration, and planning is preferred.
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DEFINITIONUnder policy direction, plans, organizes, directs, and manages the Department of Public Works; serves as County Engineer and Road Commissioner; oversees the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of roads, public works, and transportation facilities; develops and implements Public Works ordinances and policies; oversees the County Surveyor function; performs special assignments as directed from the Board of Supervisors; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Public Works Director is an official appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The incumbent has responsibility for managing and directing the Department of Public Works which includes Road Maintenance, Airport, Engineering, Inspection, Fleet Maintenance, Surveyor, and associated functions.
This is a discrete classification. The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives policy direction from the County Administrative Officer on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIESClass specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid registration as a Professional Civil Engineer from the State of California.
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field;
AND
Five (5) years of full-time increasingly responsible engineering experience in public works, including at least three (3) years in a management or supervisory capacity.
Previous government experience with purchasing, contract procurement, construction bidding, contract administration, and planning is preferred.
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTSThe County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may also be subject to clients or members of the public afflicted with behavioral disorders or who are under emotionally stressful conditions.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.
A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).
Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.
The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.
Full Time
Business Services
$129k-165k (estimate)
02/11/2024
05/26/2024
lakecounty-michigan.com
BALDWIN, MI
100 - 200
1880
MICHAEL J RILEY
$10M - $50M
Business Services
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