THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT WAYNE COUNTY EMPLOYEES DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES Under the direction of the Assistant Division Director, the Department Manager 4 serves as the Project/Contract Manager to plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services for medium to large size construction, renovation, service, and repair projects. The Department Manager 4 will assist in bidding and awarding professional service and contractor contracts. At times, the Department Manager 4 may be responsible for obtaining the drawings, specifications, price lists, etc. to be used to design, develop bidding and construction. Duties include: function as the department's representative with architects, engineers, construction managers, consultants, and clients, keep supervisors apprised of issues beyond the original scope of work and provides recommended solutions; if necessary, prepare the appropriate documents to obtain project funding; review specifications and obtains quotes for major project related purchases; and utilize current County-wide and or department specific software to complete assignments.
ELIGIBLE PERSONS This examination is open only to employees of the County of Wayne who, at the time of application, are Government Administrator's Association members, who have:
Regular status; AND Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university; AND Four years of full-time paid experience working in the public sector in procurement and contract management. NOTE: Additional experience or education may be used in lieu of the requirements at the discretion of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources .
TYPES OF TESTS An Oral Information Assessment (50%) will be administered covering knowledge of government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules; knowledge of business and management principles as well as knowledge of maintaining budgets and contracts. A Personal Qualifications Assessment, which may include an in-basket exercise and written exercise, will be rated at (45%). Experience and Training will be worth (5%). Candidates must pass all tests in order to be placed on the eligibility list.
Applicants must comply with the provisions of their union contract regarding career demotions and career shifts. Applications from GAA employees who have regular status in this class (and are employed in this class or in a class on a higher level) will not be accepted.
In the event that the number of eligible applicants is equal to or less than the number required for certification, the Department of Personnel/Human Resources may substitute for the above tests an evaluation of experience and training or such other tests as the Department may deem desirable to determine the competence of the applicants for promotion.
PURPOSE To establish a GAA promotional eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies. Certifications made for the purpose of filling positions which, at the time of certification, are filled by persons having provisional promotions will be governed by the provisions of Section 6 (e) of Rule 8 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources. The eligible list(s) will remain in effect for one (1) year, but may be extended.
GENERAL INFORMATION How to Apply: Apply online on The application may be used both for determining admission to the examination and for rating experience and training. Applicants will be notified by mail of the time and place of the examination. Section 5 (b) of Rule 6 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources provides that persons denied permission to compete in an examination may make a written appeal to the Wayne County Civil Service Commission for a final decision within twenty (20) days following the mailing of such notification, stating the basis on which it is felt that their application should be accepted.
In accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit
Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at or via email at or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.
Appeal Process: Under the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources (Rule 6, Sections 12 and 13), requests to review examinations must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the mailing of the notice of results. Appeals concerning the ratings must be made in writing within ten (10) days after the review. The appeal must state why the applicant believes the ratings are improper.
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