Permits and Local Roads Department Manager

Macomb County Government

7d • $97,450 - $126,043 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, manages construction inspection of the local road system and administers Block Grant Road and Special Assessment Districts in local townships. Manages the overall operations of the Permit and Local Road Department, including permit issuance for residential, commercial, and utility construction in the right-of-way and transportation permits.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position in the Permits Division. The current starting time is 8:00 a.m. The role supervises staff and oversees permitting, inspection, project review, billing, records, budgeting, vehicles, equipment, and coordination with other departments and external stakeholders. The salary range is $97,449.67 to $126,043.03. The position is exempt and subject to a probationary period under a just-cause employment relationship.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management or a related field.
• Five years of experience working with engineering projects.
• Three years of management or leadership experience.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable, insured automobile for authorized travel.
• Knowledge of Macomb County Department of Roads work rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; permits and construction; soil and sub-grade principles; pavement applications; subdivision and local road specifications; MDOT regulations; and Word, Excel, Internet, e-mail, and related software.
• Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform varied duties and shift between tasks of different natures.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, including percentages and ratios.
• Ability to assign, prioritize, monitor, and review work assignments.
• Ability to determine and implement safe work zones.
• Engineering skills including site plan review, road right-of-way, roadway weight limits, engineering plans, and MDOT standards.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established policies and procedures.
• Ability to keep records, maintain data entry, and prepare reports.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Ability to prepare and present clear, logical written and verbal reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, administrators, department heads, staff, union officials, and the public.
• Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy and work in an environment that embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign.
• Ability to effectively speak, write, and understand English.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files accurately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer certification in the State of Michigan.
• Concrete Level 1 and 2 certification through the Michigan Concrete Association (MCA)/American Concrete Institute (ACI).
• Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) certification from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Training certification.
• Ability to effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the operations of the Permit and Local Road Department.
• Supervise Permits and Local Roads Inspection Staff, including scheduling inspector activities and processing related correspondence.
• Educate employees about Department of Roads right-of-way and transportation permit issuance.
• Address questions and concerns from staff, consultants, contractors, residents, developers, municipalities, and utility providers regarding permit policies and service requests, ensuring compliance with departmental standards and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) regarding permit activity on state highways.
• Oversee site plan review for commercial and utility construction applications.
• Review engineering plans to assess construction impacts on roads and rights-of-way and determine associated fees and deposits.
• Review excessive-weight or oversized transportation permit applications for road bonding or traffic concerns and determine whether Weighmaster involvement is necessary.
• Process information for Spring Weight Restrictions.
• Oversee accurate recording of monies received by the Permit and Local Road Department.
• Process inspectors’ daily reports and prepare monthly billing statements for permit and inspection fees.
• Complete daily inspection reports to verify inspections follow approved engineering plans and MDOT standards.
• Work with the Finance Department on billing MDOT inspection fees, escrow deposit dispositions, overdue fee collection, and related matters.
• Maintain extensive records of permit, inspection, and fee history.
• Prepare and manage the Permit Department budget.
• Maintain an inventory of department vehicles and equipment.
• Work closely with the Maintenance, Traffic, and Right of Way Departments.
• Represent the Department of Roads at project meetings with public officials, utility company personnel, and contractors.
• Supervise construction inspection of new subdivisions and township projects.
• Oversee staff training in required testing procedures and inspection forms.
• Review subdivision and local road projects to ensure activities are performed safely.
• Attend on-site meetings to discuss field changes.
• Help resolve conflicts involving existing and proposed utilities and rights-of-way.
• Review and direct utility installations in the county’s right-of-way.
• Review projects regularly to determine inspector availability and assign inspectors as needed.
• Direct the checking and processing of right-of-way use and occupancy permits in new subdivisions and for private utilities.
• Perform final review of project records.
• Investigate complaints and recommend solutions.
• Review consultants’ plans, designs, specifications, and quantities for compliance with Department of Roads standards.
• Prepare proposals by assembling standard sections, writing special provisions, determining basis of payment, and assisting with bid tabulation.
• Attend meetings and seminars on developments and techniques in design, construction, and management.
• Operate an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with no monthly employee premium for single, two-person, or family coverage; effective the first day of employment.
• Dental coverage with no monthly employee premium for single, two-person, or family coverage; effective the first day of employment.
• Vision coverage with no monthly employee premium for single, two-person, or family coverage; effective the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree