MANAGEMENT ENGINEER

What Milwaukee can offer YOU  

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big-city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities and great restaurants.  

The City of Milwaukee offers a collaborative, positive work environment where each employee contributes to making the city the best place possible to live and work.  The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a top rated pension plan, health and dental benefits, paid time off including vacation, 11 holidays and sick leave accrual, and much more.

The Management Engineer of the street maintenance division directs all operations of street maintenance activities, including preparation of the section's operations, capital budgets and personnel activities.

• Handle all personnel matters involving division policies, discipline, promotions, vacations, sick leave, rules and regulations and training for the street maintenance crews.
• Direct and supervise street maintenance programs and activities.
• Manage and assist in preparation of the street maintenance section's operations and capital budgets.
• Provide guidance and supervise two street repair district managers and the field operations inspection specialist, plant and equipment repair supervisor, inventory specialist and equipment repair manager.
• Prepare and administer contracts for asphalt resurface, crack filling, and pavement repair.
• Review and approve requisitions for all section purchases and supplies.
• Approve all reports, investigations and correspondence regarding street maintenance activities.
• Appear before Common Council committees and other legislative bodies on matters involving the section.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1. Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
2. Four years of full-time management or supervisory experience in construction or street maintenance.
3. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.  

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.  Your transcript must be legible and include the following information:  the university or college name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date the degree was completed.  Student copies are acceptable.

• Knowledge of management principles and techniques to effectively manage a large staff.
• Knowledge of human resource practices, including hiring, performance reviews, employee safety, and discipline procedures.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials and contract administration.
• Computer skills to utilize computer software for tracking of projects and creation of reports.
• Ability to research and evaluate new technology in street maintenance and proactively recommend changes that would benefit the City.
• Written communication skills to develop business correspondence, document investigations and create reports.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively develop and maintain working relationships with the public, contractors, elected officials, co-workers and management.
• Verbal communication skills to effectively respond to questions and handle issues received from the public, contractors and elected officials.
• Data analysis skills to review information collected regarding maintenance activities.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and monitor the work of others.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within strict deadlines.
• Ability to develop, coach and train supervisors and staff.
• Ability to effectively and positively represent the Department of Public Works before committees and the public.
• Ability to have difficult conversations with staff while conducting personnel investigations.
• Ability to monitor staff performance and provide constructive feedback.

THE CURRENT SALARY RANGE (Pay Range 1IX) for City of Milwaukee residents is $75,478 - $105,669 annually, and the non-resident salary range is $73,627 - $103,077. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.  

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after October 24, 2017 . Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice.  However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.

• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.  

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass  

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/Benefits2017.

EEO = 104  

“The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.”