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Form of workSalary: $67,288.00 Annually
Location : City of Livonia, MI
Job Type: REGULAR FULL-TIME
Job Number: 1184 o.c.
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 12/14/2023
Closing Date: 1/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee in this classification, under the direction of the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer, performs professional Civil Engineering work and is responsible for a variety of designing, planning, maintenance activities, and inspection work, including soil erosion.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
This employee will make Civil Engineering recommendations and decisions and will have a variety of official contacts with contractors and government officials to plan, review, coordinate, and facilitate departmental services. This employee will prepare and check legal descriptions, review plot plans, and perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION
By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must:
NOTE: Original college degree and/or official transcripts must be presented at the time of application.
NOTE: Six months of experience in municipal work is preferred.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Interview - 100%*
*In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds ten, an evaluation will be made of the applicants and the ten applicants with the most appropriate and relevantcombination of education andexperience will be invited to the interview. Candidates must pass the interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online atIf work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new, regular employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings. The benefits listed below are for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for benefits but the amount of benefit will differ from what is listed below.
PAID TIME OFF
Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. New employees accrue vacation and sick time at a rate of eight hours per month. Upon completion of the six-month probationary period, employees are also entitled to three personal business days each year.
There are thirteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between three Community Blue PPO plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
The City also allows full-time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City's medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.
DENTAL
A dental program provides reimbursement for expenses incurred and paid by the employee for the employee, spouse, and dependent child(ren) under nineteen years of age. The annual dollar amount for full-time employees is currently $900. Unused balances roll-over to the following year. A lifetime maximum family benefit of $1,500 is available for orthodontic services for one member of the family.
The dental benefit begins immediately upon hire and is at no cost to the employee.
OPTICAL
The City has two optical providers and, if used, the City will pay for an eye exam, basic frames, and standard lenses for the employee, spouse, and dependent child(ren) under the age of 19 once per two-year period set by the City. If an employee decides to use a vendor outside of the two City providers, an employee may elect to receive up to a $300 reimbursement for optical services for one member of the family (employee, spouse, or dependent child under the age of 19) per two-year period. This option is in lieu of coverage for the entire family.
The optical benefit begins immediately upon hire and is at no cost to the employee.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City covers the premium of a Life Insurance policy in the amount of one times the annual base salary plus $2,000.00 for full-time employees. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The City offers a Defined Contribution (401a) plan which is currently administered by Empower Retirement. Employees contribute 4.5% with a contribution rate of 12% from the City. Contributions for new employees begin six months from the date of hire. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
Employees who wish to contribute more than 4.5% can open a Deferred Compensation (457) plan which is also administered by Empower Retirement.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The Employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $90 per paycheck to this Plan. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
CLOTHING VOUCHER
Each regular, general employee who does not otherwise receive a clothing allowance and has completed the six-month probationary period is eligible for a $100 clothing voucher each fiscal year to purchase departmental-approved clothing.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees are eligible to enroll in the City's voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.
01
Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering?
02
Do you currently have or can you obtain within six months of the date of hire a Certification for Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) from the Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)?
03
Do you possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's License?
Required Question
Location : City of Livonia, MI
Job Type: REGULAR FULL-TIME
Job Number: 1184 o.c.
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 12/14/2023
Closing Date: 1/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee in this classification, under the direction of the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer, performs professional Civil Engineering work and is responsible for a variety of designing, planning, maintenance activities, and inspection work, including soil erosion.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
This employee will make Civil Engineering recommendations and decisions and will have a variety of official contacts with contractors and government officials to plan, review, coordinate, and facilitate departmental services. This employee will prepare and check legal descriptions, review plot plans, and perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION
By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must:
- Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
- Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering; and
- Have or obtain within six months of employment, Certification for Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) from the Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE); and
- Possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license.
NOTE: Original college degree and/or official transcripts must be presented at the time of application.
NOTE: Six months of experience in municipal work is preferred.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Interview - 100%*
*In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds ten, an evaluation will be made of the applicants and the ten applicants with the most appropriate and relevantcombination of education andexperience will be invited to the interview. Candidates must pass the interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Diversified, fundamental scientific and Civil Engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships
- Advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry
- Modern methods, materials, and techniques as applied to construction and maintenance of public works
- Applicability of established Civil Engineering principles and methods
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and supervise activities including project specifications, road repairs, utility infrastructure improvements, grade inspections, topographical surveys, and grade elevations for municipal projects
- Organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific Civil Engineering problems and provide practical, cost effective solutions
- Keep abreast of changes in scientific knowledge and engineering technology, and utilize such changes in solution of theoretical or practical Civil Engineering problems
- Prepare written analytical reports
- Speak clearly and precisely using effective English language skills
- Produce written documents in the English language with clearly-organized thoughts with proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar
- Communicate orally in the English language with customers, clients, and the public using a telephone or in a one-to-one or group setting
- Work cooperatively with others
- Observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards
- Measure distances using calibrated instruments
- Use graphic instructions, such as blue prints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids
- Use a personal computer, engineering applications, and data management software
NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online atIf work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new, regular employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings. The benefits listed below are for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for benefits but the amount of benefit will differ from what is listed below.
PAID TIME OFF
Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. New employees accrue vacation and sick time at a rate of eight hours per month. Upon completion of the six-month probationary period, employees are also entitled to three personal business days each year.
There are thirteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between three Community Blue PPO plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
The City also allows full-time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City's medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.
DENTAL
A dental program provides reimbursement for expenses incurred and paid by the employee for the employee, spouse, and dependent child(ren) under nineteen years of age. The annual dollar amount for full-time employees is currently $900. Unused balances roll-over to the following year. A lifetime maximum family benefit of $1,500 is available for orthodontic services for one member of the family.
The dental benefit begins immediately upon hire and is at no cost to the employee.
OPTICAL
The City has two optical providers and, if used, the City will pay for an eye exam, basic frames, and standard lenses for the employee, spouse, and dependent child(ren) under the age of 19 once per two-year period set by the City. If an employee decides to use a vendor outside of the two City providers, an employee may elect to receive up to a $300 reimbursement for optical services for one member of the family (employee, spouse, or dependent child under the age of 19) per two-year period. This option is in lieu of coverage for the entire family.
The optical benefit begins immediately upon hire and is at no cost to the employee.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City covers the premium of a Life Insurance policy in the amount of one times the annual base salary plus $2,000.00 for full-time employees. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The City offers a Defined Contribution (401a) plan which is currently administered by Empower Retirement. Employees contribute 4.5% with a contribution rate of 12% from the City. Contributions for new employees begin six months from the date of hire. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
Employees who wish to contribute more than 4.5% can open a Deferred Compensation (457) plan which is also administered by Empower Retirement.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The Employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $90 per paycheck to this Plan. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
CLOTHING VOUCHER
Each regular, general employee who does not otherwise receive a clothing allowance and has completed the six-month probationary period is eligible for a $100 clothing voucher each fiscal year to purchase departmental-approved clothing.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees are eligible to enroll in the City's voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.
01
Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you currently have or can you obtain within six months of the date of hire a Certification for Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) from the Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)?
- Yes, I currently have a Certification for Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) from the Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
- I do not currently have a Certification for Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) from the Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), but I can obtain one within six months from the date of hire.
- No, I do not have a Certification for Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) from the Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), nor can I obtain one within six months from the date of hire.
03
Do you possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
