City of Flat Rock Meaghan K. Bachman, City Clerk 25500 Gibraltar Road Flat Rock, MI 48134 Phone: 734.782.2455 ~ Fax: 734.783.0304

www.flatrockmi.org ~ Email: [email protected]

Position Title: Assistant Director of Public Service

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Department: Department of Public Service (DPS) Reports to: Director of Public Services Director Position Type: Full Time – Administrative Compensation: Depending on Qualifications – Excellent Benefit Package

Position Summary: An Assistant Director of Public Services provides a high level of supervisory work in directing the operations and maintenance of the Public Services Department. He/She plans, assigns and reviews the work of other supervisors and other departmental workers. The Assistant Director has the responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of city streets, the installation and maintenance of water-mains, water services, sanitary sewer mains, and storm sewer mains. The Assistant Director is under the supervision of the Director of Public Services. Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Flat Rock, (around 10,000 Residents), is a dynamic and fiscally-sound community. Flat Rock is a 6-square-mile, full-service municipality consisting of mainly residential and commercial developments, including the Ford Flat Rock Assembly plant, home of the and the recently announced Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Innovation Center. Flat Rock has a reputation for outstanding City Services and the Department of Public Service is regarded very highly by the citizens of the City. There are extensive investments being made in roads, water, and sewer infrastructure, and the City is currently completing an extensive sewer system study via a SAW grant. Flat Rock is known for its outstanding recreational facilities and parks. The Public Works Department has 16 full-time employees and several seasonal employees.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma. • Minimum 10 years of responsible experience in Public Works maintenance or construction. • Previous supervisory experience is a plus. • Possession of a Class B Michigan Commercial Driver’s License with a tanker endorsement. • Extensive knowledge of water and sewer systems including maintaining, repairing and installation. • Possession of an S-2 Water Distribution Certification from the DEQ. • Ability to demonstrate leadership skills. • Knowledge of a Global Information System. • Must be able to be on call and able to report at times of emergencies.

Duties:

• In the absence of the Director of Public Works, the Assistant Director is the acting Director. • Plan daily work schedule. • Supervise the work of the crew including, inspecting work in progress, reviewing quality, performance, counseling and disciplining employees as needed.

• Keep time, costs, materials and other records. • Direct the grading, repair, and cleaning of streets and parking lots. • Supervising snow removal operations. • Direct the trimming of trees on City rights-of-way and/or City properties. • Direct all water and sewer operations. Includes water and sewer tap and repair inspections. • Direct all work as contracted by the City. • Requisition of supplies and materials. Supervise the storing, issuing and inventory control of such materials. • Plan and institute training programs for safety, and other day to day operations. • Be responsible for tracking and ordering fuel. • Attend meetings as directed by the Director or City Administrator. • Prepare solutions and cost analysis for various projects as directed. • Learn to use the GIS system and have the ability to read prints to obtain information as directed. • Respond to citizen complaints and attempt to alleviate issues fairly as possible. • Helps to prepare departmental policies and work rules. • All other tasks as assigned.

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references, along with a completed City of Flat Rock employment application to:

City of Flat Rock Employment Hand deliver or mail to: City of Flat Rock Applications are available Meaghan K. Bachman, City Clerk online at www.flatrockmi.org 25500 Gibraltar Road or from the City of Flat Rock Flat Rock, Michigan 48134 Clerk’s Office, 25500 Gibraltar

Road, Flat Rock, MI 48134 Email to: [email protected]

The City of Flat Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking qualified applicants, without regard to race or other protected status