Salary : $85,382.00 - $127,945.00 Annually
Location : Southfield, MI
Job Type: Career Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works Administration
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description

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Representative Job Duties

• Direct supervision of assigned areas of the Public Works Department;
• Prioritize and schedule workload in coordination with Supervisors utilizing computerized asset management systems;
• Keep policies and procedures updated;
• Monitor production and evaluate effectiveness to streamline Public Works operations utilizing work order management and asset management systems;
• Be on-call for after-hours complaints and emergencies;
• Resolve labor disputes unsettled at the Supervisor level utilizing the labor contract, policies, personnel rules and good judgement; work with Human Resources to resolve issues; participate in grievance process;
• Hire, train, supervise, evaluate and motivate career, non-career, and contractual staff;
• Coordinate Drug Testing program with Human Resources.
• Maintain computerized and paper record keeping systems related to assigned activities, including daily logs and job tickets;
• Prepare regular and ad hoc statistical and narrative reports.
• Right to Know Coordinator for department ensuring that the division is in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring for DPW.
• Oversee contracted operations, assist in writing specifications, monitor and evaluate contractors' performance, and generally enforce the terms and conditions of the contracts.
• Maintain all inventory at sufficient levels by ordering materials and supplies as warranted, including assisting with year-end audit.
• Work with Engineering regarding plan reviews, capital improvement program, master plan, project meetings, etc.
• Attend City Council, staff, and citizen association meetings on matters that relate to the DPW as directed.
• May act on behalf of the Director of Public Works in their absence.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield

• High school diploma or equivalent; At least two years of college level course work or equivalent, in Public Administration, project management, construction management, or a closely related field is preferred.
• At least eight years of increasingly responsible experience resulting in considerable knowledge of the common practices, principles, and safety precautions involved in the operations of a Public Works department, including working knowledge of the equipment utilized in day-to-day operations.
• At least two years of supervisory and administrative experience sufficient to effect knowledge of supervisory techniques; staff training, motivation, and evaluation; resolving labor disputes; budget preparation methods; and necessary computerized systems.
• Computer proficiency with spreadsheets, work order and asset management software, and GIS.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills necessary to deal with a demanding public, numerous contractors, a large subordinate staff, and representatives from all City departments.
• Demonstrated organization and multiprocessing skills required to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends for special projects and emergency situations.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License and a good driving record.
• S-3 Drinking Water Operator license or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.

We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!

City of Southfield Employee Benefits Summary
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Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out

Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus

Blended Pension Plan Employees

Defined Benefit SERS

1.5% Multiplier for all years of service

3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement

10 Years Vesting

5% Employee Contribution

Defined Contribution 401a MissionSquare

3% 401 a City Contribution

3% 401 a Employee Contribution (minimum)

5 Year Vesting Schedule
Retirement Health Savings

Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.

https://www.healthcare.gov/

5 years of years of service: 50% vested

6 years of service: 75% vested

7 years of service: 100% vested

Participation in the RHS begins on the first day of employment and end on the day of separation.

Life Insurance MetLife

The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule:

AFSCME 329: 0-30 months employment $30,000 life and ADD, after 30 months of employment $50,000 term life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

ACS TPOAM PST AFSCME 3636: $50,000 Term life and $50,000 ADD Insurance

Medical Elections

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2025)

Community Blue PPO 10

Community Blue PPO 12

Community Blue PPO 15

HAP HMO
Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield
Vision - Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health insurance 1st day of the next month of hire date.

Employee has 30 Days to select benefits, otherwise will wait until open enrollment.
COBRA coverage through TASC - in the event of separation- you are entitled to continuation medical coverage up to 18 months.

Retirement Savings Account

Supplemental

MissionSquare 457b

or T. Rowe Price 457b

Retirement savings account with no employer contribution. Funds, added to a 457 can be pre-tax or post-tax.

Pre Tax funds lower taxable income in bi-weekly paycheck; however, taxes may have to be paid upon the distribution of funds in retirement.

Post-tax deferrals are taken from already taxed funds in your paycheck, which means that little to no taxes will be taken upon distribution in retirement. Loans are available.

Supplemental

Tuition Reimbursement

75% reimbursement for tuition and fees (excluding late fees) for city-related classes or degree programs with a grade of "B" or better, up to $2,500 annually, plus 75% for required books.
Residency Bonus

Annual residency bonus of 1.5% of annual salary by Jan 1st with proof of residency. Elected officials and contractual employees ineligible.

Fire and Police Excluded

Supplemental

MetLife

Voluntary Term Life and ADD

Additional life Insurance can be purchased for employees and dependents at an additional cost for the employee.

AFLAC Short term disability, cancer, accident and hospitalization insurance. Dennis Patton [email protected].

Supplemental

EAP Ulliance

Employee Assistance Program through Ulliance- six free counseling sessions, legal, finance and life coaching programs. Supervisors are not notified if employee uses services.
FMLA

Family Medical Leave Act worked up to 1250 hours or one year. Can take off time to care for a medical emergency for themselves or immediate family members for up to 12 weeks unpaid. Absences approved by BASIC or FMLA vendor.
Supplemental

FSA & Dependent Care

Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent care through TASC are pre-tax funds that are used to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and childcare costs. A total dollar amount is elected, and a debit card is sent to you to pay for incurred expenses.

Pre-tax funds are deducted bi-weekly to cover the cost of the total amount you have elected. There is an annual election limit of $3,300 for 2025.

Renew Annually, it's not automatic.

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