Under limited supervision, serve as legal counsel representing Oakland County in civil matters. Provide legal guidance to County administrators and elected officials. Responsibilities to include: reviewing legal documents, conducting legal research, writing and drafting memorandums to county administrators and elected officials, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts with third parties, reviewing and drafting documents for real estate transactions (leases, easements, purchase agreements, and licenses), reviewing contracts for the sale of goods and professional services, reviewing and drafting intergovernmental agreements, reviewing and advising on grant agreements and compliance with grant program requirements. Utilize countywide and department-specific software...
Under limited supervision, utilizes blueprints, job specifications, and computer information to perform duties involving the observation, recording and inspection of outside and underground drain, water and sewer, and County building and facility construction. Keeps detailed records of construction activities to assure compliance of materials and work with approved plans, and regularly reports progress to supervision. Duties include direct contact and response to property owners, testing and review of soil conditions, application of mathematics and field measurements, detailed knowledge and interpretation of plans and specifications, use of video equipment to record site appearance before and after construction, and responsibility to secure the work area before leaving the site....
Assists attorneys and the general public in person or by phone, in providing information relative to the status of pending Circuit Court cases with the processing of various legal documents relative to Circuit Court cases. Processes monetary judgements, garnishments, executions, certificates for extradition, remands, bench warrants, and signs an affixes the Circuit Court seal. Maintains the criminal lien database. Processes new attorneys admitted to the bar. Swears in and processes new deputies employed by the County. Sorts and distributes mail to section personnel by unit. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Assists in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and overseeing the work of Judicial Court Clerks, visiting judge clerks, students, and interns. Promotes the orderly flow of court proceedings and related documentation. Assists in supervising the accuracy of journal entries and other court processes. Participates in the committees related to the implementation of special projects. Assists with training judicial court clerks in all aspects of judicial proceedings. Includes docket management, docket reporting, and processing paperwork. Participates in the recruitment, selection, and training of judicial court clerks. Coordinates clerk coverage for the Family Division and Civil/Criminal Division Judges. Collaborates with the County Clerk's Office and the Case Management Office to...
Under limited supervision, is responsible for performing security and law enforcement functions within the Oakland County Courthouse, County Complex Buildings, Friend of the Court, District Courts, and/or Contracted Courts. Court Deputy duties include operating a stationary x-ray machine and a handheld metal detector to detect for weapons and unauthorized objects. Deputies will also perform visual inspections of briefcases, purses, and packages to locate weapons and any unauthorized objects. When assigned, may provide security in the courtrooms, judges' chambers, probation departments, cashier areas and outside perimeter of courthouse buildings including parking lots. May provide emergency first aid services until...
Evaluates the functional, operational, and procedural aspects of the court for technological improvements and develops systematic plans and proposals to achieve corresponding solutions. Responsible for a variety of court information needs such as providing information to requesting parties, preparing statistical reports, and troubleshooting problems within the Court's systems. Analyzes court information needs and improves mechanisms for reporting information. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of court business processes, and systems to act as a liaison between the courts and State of Michigan Judicial Information Systems (JIS), court vendors, the Oakland County Department of Information Technology, as well as other County departments, municipalities, or local agencies involved in the...
Provides oral health care to patients who reside in the Oakland County Children’s Village. Provides oral screenings for children and adults in outreach settings and at the Health Division. Examines, provides prophylaxis, applies fluoride, and x-rays patient's mouths to combat oral disease and maintain optimum oral health. Provides education to patients regarding the progression of oral disease and ways to prevent it. Assists the dentist during oral health screenings, exams, and restorative procedures. Travels to various sites throughout Oakland County to provide education regarding various public health initiatives involving oral health. Develops educational material in collaboration with Health Educators. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to...
An Oakland County Sheriff's Office Deputy I performs various security and custody duties within the Corrections or Court Services/Satellite Division. Assists in maintaining and enforcing procedures and regulations to ensure security is maintained at the jail and satellite facilities. Screens visitors, issues passes and ensures visitation regulations are maintained. Transports inmates to authorized facilities, i.e., Police Departments, Sheriff's Offices, Courts, Prison, and other destinations ensuring that security procedures are followed. Monitors inmates during courtroom appearances or in hospitals or medical institutions to ensure security is maintained. Physically restrains individuals as necessary. Work shifts may be day, afternoon, midnight, or such special hours as required by a...
An Oakland County Sheriff's Office Deputy II performs various law enforcement duties, depending on the divisional assignment. General law enforcement duties, regardless of assignment, including making criminal arrests and physically restraining individuals, when necessary. Shift assignments include some weekend work. Work shifts may be day, afternoon, midnight, or such special hours as required by a particular assignment to ensure the smooth running of Sheriff's Office operations. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
An Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Recruit is currently attending the Police Academy and learning laws and skills regarding various law enforcement duties. Deputy Recruits will learn how to prevent crime, protect life and property, enforce laws, preserve peace, render aid, write effective reports, issue citations and make criminal arrests. Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Performs clerical duties related to civil, criminal, traffic, probation and/or administrative proceedings in a District Court. Provides assistance to the public, attorneys and law enforcement personnel. Prepares notices of hearings to ensure proper court dates and probation appointments. Acts as scheduling coordinator among the judges, prosecutors, attorneys, and police personnel. Receives fines, costs, fees, bonds, civil escrow and records them in a computerized cash register. Prepares summons to jurors and pay vouchers for juror attendance. Works with defendants on their financial status and approves payment schedules, other means to pay or advises the judges of same. As assigned assists in the preparation of reports and special projects. Operates a cash register, personal computer, a...
Performs clerical duties related to civil, criminal, traffic, probation and/or administrative proceedings in a District Court. Provides assistance to the public, attorneys and law enforcement personnel. Prepares notices of hearings to ensure proper court dates and probation appointments. Acts as scheduling coordinator among the judges, prosecutors, attorneys, and police personnel. Receives fines, costs, fees, bonds, civil escrow and records them in a computerized cash register. Prepares summons to jurors and pay vouchers for juror attendance. Works with defendants on their financial status and approves payment schedules, other means to pay or advises the judges of same. As assigned assists in the preparation of reports and special projects. Operates a cash register, personal computer, a...
Under direct or close supervision, employees of this technical class perform duties such as: updating maps, signs, and/or design drawings; communicating with the public and departments; conducting research; reading and/or interpreting maps, sign specs, blueprints, survey documents, or sketches; proofing or comparing the information contained on maps/drawings/signs with information from different sources; measuring distances, areas, perimeters, heights, and angles; and using computer applications to enter, query information. Performs a wide variety of mapping and engineering support activities as listed above or performs a specific function on a full-time basis. Employees may meet with other County and non-County personnel as work assignments dictate. On a technical level, may assist in...
Under direction, is responsible for facilitating proactive and cost-effective management of utility (water, wastewater, stormwater) infrastructure assets using advanced asset management concepts and sustainable operations. Uses standard engineering and planning techniques, procedures and criteria to propose and prioritize appropriate interventions, and recommend projects and programs. Work requires knowledge of detailed asset lifecycles to sustainably manage physical assets. Assignments usually have specified objectives requiring the implementation of existing processes with some development of new approaches to problems. Works with administrative,...
Serves as project manager for large and complex major renovation and new construction projects. Responsible for the overall execution to include design, budget, and scheduling of projects, including long term and large budget projects. May be responsible for developing drawings and specifications for bidding and construction. Assists in bidding and awarding professional service and contractor contracts. Functions as the department’s representative with architect, engineers, construction manager, consultants, and County client departments. Performs survey and inspection work relative to County facilities. Inspects and documents construction progress and keeps division manager and supervisor apprised of issues beyond the original scope of work, while providing recommended...
Under limited supervision, performs a variety of clerical accounting duties in one of various County divisions. May maintain a complete set of books for less complex funds in assigned unit including posting standard and general journal entries, or be proficient in establishing, maintaining and/or posting information to on-line computer client accounts. Performs a wide range of moderately complex bookkeeping duties according to established unit procedures related to the proper registration, payment processing and maintenance of client service accounts. Prepares and sends billing notices, collects payments, and posts receipts for various fees. Reviews accounts and when appropriate issues notices of delinquency and demands for payment according to established schedule. Work may require...
Assists with the scheduling of show cause hearings for child support and spousal support cases and prepares client files for Friend of the Court Referees. Meets with the public and answers general and specific inquiries regarding show cause hearings and related issues. Uses parameters authorized by Referee to accept client offers to settle child support, visitation, medical, and alimony show cause hearings. Answers telephones, takes messages, and schedules appointments for Referees. Responds to phone inquiries from clients, employers and other agencies providing information from established Friend of the Court guidelines and case files. Processes court orders and other related file record notations that result from court hearings. Assists Referees in the preparation and processing of...
Within Facilities Maintenance & Operations – Building Custodial, performs various custodial duties required in the cleaning and servicing of County offices and buildings. May sweep and mop, vacuum carpeting, dust, clean, polish furniture and fixtures, empty wastebaskets, clean and stock lavatories with supplies; move furniture, supplies and equipment and may unload and store freight delivered to buildings.
Under close supervision, may assist with compilation and dissemination of public education information or update, test and/or monitor database systems. May work in a laboratory assisting with research projects and routine laboratory tasks. Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Conducts evaluation interviews with jail inmates to assess their needs and problems and make referrals to various inmate services programs and to a consulting psychiatrist when necessary. Determines cell placement for suicidal inmates. Provides mental health services which include crisis intervention, suicide prevention, substance abuse counseling, group, and individual counseling and pre and post-release referrals to human service agencies. May be assigned an afternoon or evening shift. Remains on call for afterhours emergencies on a rotating schedule with other Inmate Caseworkers. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Under limited supervision, provides lactation management services to pregnant and breastfeeding clients of the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program. Lactation specialists are responsible for providing WIC clients with accurate and quality knowledge of breastfeeding practices. Provides support, encouragement and guidance on common concerns and issues to clients throughout their breastfeeding experience. Receives a caseload of WIC clients and makes routine contact during their breastfeeding experience with all assigned clients including community visits at hospitals, clinics and human service agencies. Maintains accurate documentation of contact with clients. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Provides a variety of maintenance and repair duties important to the operation of County sanitary sewer, water, storm drain and/or lake level control systems, equipment, and structures. Performs inspections to keep assigned systems functional, and to evaluate new construction projects for conformance with standards. Keeps daily records of activities. Operates a variety of machinery, including vactor, backhoe, dump truck and Mini Excavator. Performs a variety of semi-skilled trade work such as carpentry, grounds maintenance, and/or plumbing. Answers complaints according to policy and direction and makes emergency repairs. Is responsible for safe work procedures. Duties may involve hazardous working conditions common to below ground and/or confined space. Utilizes current Countywide and/or...
Responsible for the planning, developing, implementing and evaluation of a comprehensive County-wide Parks and Recreation system. Is responsible for managing the Oakland County Parks operating budget, revenues, and expenditures. Participates in establishing and revising the Master Planning of Parks in Oakland County. Works with the 61 cities, villages and townships in Oakland County and their local officials and departments. Is responsible for ensuring park safety and ensuring that the parks are ready for public use. Represents the division in policy matters at departmental meetings, Parks Commission meetings, and Board of Commissioners’ meetings. Authorizes final budget proposals, reviews budget modification requests, and searches for alternative sources of funding. Develops and...
Under limited supervision, performs law enforcement functions within the jurisdiction of the Oakland County, including Parks System. Investigates and reports to supervisor accidents, complaints, and other incidents. Responds to disturbances and maintains order. Rides a horse to patrol park paths and trails, as well as other areas that cannot be accessible by other forms of transportation to enforce park rules and regulations. Apprehends disorderly persons. Is required to restrain individuals and assist in making arrests. Shift assignments are mostly on weekends and holidays. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Under limited supervision, is responsible for performing law enforcement functions within the Oakland County Parks. Park Deputy duties include enforcing state laws and local ordinances, answers and investigates complaints regarding accidents, property damage, and disturbances. Answers emergency calls in case of illness, injury, fire, or other disruptions in the daily operations of the parks. May provide emergency first aid services until assistance arrives and provides first response fire-fighting service until local firefighting units arrive. Responds to emergency situations and assists in making arrests. Supervises trusty (inmate) work details assigned inside the Parks. Utilizes current Countywide and/or...
Under limited supervision, provides safe and efficient transportation for program participants, group rentals, and other public audiences as needed. Utilizes skills to manage safe transport of a variety of park vehicles including, but not limited to buses, vans, stages, boats, etc. May assist P&R staff with recreational program activities and special events dealing with general park visitors, citizen volunteers, or special events for all groups. May work weekends, evenings and holidays.
Under direct supervision, performs routine duties involved in landscaping, improving and maintaining County grounds and parking areas including mowing and trimming lawns and planting, transplanting and maintaining flower beds. Assists higher level grounds employees in planting, transplanting, pruning, trimming, laying sod, sowing grass seed, fertilizing trees, shrubs and lawns. Operates power groundskeeping and snow removal equipment and other County vehicles such as tractors and pick-up trucks. Assists with various grounds construction projects. Responsible for performing snow removal and emergency duties on an on-call basis. Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Performs variety of architectural and engineering work in the analysis, planning, design, and development of park structures and facilities. Plans and assists in planning, developing, estimating, presenting, implementing, scheduling, and evaluating construction, renovation, utility, maintenance and repair, and projected capital improvement projects. Writes contracts and specifications for labor, materials, and equipment for construction projects. Conducts field surveys and inspects existing facilities for system problems and/or provides analysis or solutions for improvements. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Is responsible for developing and implementing transit services throughout Oakland County. In cooperation with local jurisdictions and transit providers, identifies transit needs and priorities. Informed by demographic data, economic development efforts and operational availability, charts mid-range transit priorities for Oakland County.
Documents mobility challenges and promotes transit solutions. This includes a full range of modes, such as advance reservation, microtransit, ADA paratransit, fixed route, and rapid transit. Acts as the technical lead on one or multiple County transit resource including software, fare management, vehicles, maintenance, and other things to support operations, and optimizing coordination between providers. Interfaces extensively with...
Responsible for moderately complex to more highly complex functions of community corrections work. Oversees staff to ensure compliance with unit policies and procedures of work being completed. Provides communication with supervisor to assist in evaluation of performance appraisals. Provides coverage in various locations when line staff are unavailable. May conduct assessments, interviews, or case management services as needed. Assists in the training of new staff Specific activities and work schedule vary depending upon area assigned. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
This is a training level class involving high school juniors and seniors working on completion of a diploma, college or university students working on completion of a degree, or students enrolled in a technical business institute, vocational school or adult/community education program working on completion of a diploma or certificate who are available to work on a part-time basis. Employees in this class are placed in various County departments and perform beginning level unskilled or semi-skilled duties, typically clerical in nature, but may vary depending on the department assigned. Students are budgeted to work 20 hours a week except in special circumstances when school is not in session. This applies to college, as well as high school students. Students usually work four (4) hours per...
Under limited supervision, performs duties of moderate difficulty in a business or computer environment. Specific activities vary depending on area assigned such as: Business Administration, Computer Science, Planning, Architecture, Economics, Communications, Engineering, or a similar field. Searches and retrieves records, inputs data and may analyze and report on findings. Exercises sound judgment and knowledge obtained on the job and takes corrective action on unusual deviations from business practices. Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Under limited supervision, performs duties of moderate difficulty in a business or computer environment. Specific activities vary depending on area assigned such as: Business Administration, Computer Science, Planning, Architecture, Economics, Communications, Engineering, or a similar field. Searches and retrieves records, inputs data and may analyze and report on findings. Exercises sound judgment and knowledge obtained on the job and takes corrective action on unusual deviations from business practices. Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Under close supervision, performs entry-level clerical work following standardized, well-defined departmental office procedures. May perform the following tasks depending on the assigned area: maintains filing systems for departmental records and documents, types, proofreads, answers phones, does data entry, copying and mail processing, assists in basic record keeping and calculation assignments, copy's and/or performs other routine clerical work as assigned. Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Functions as an expert in using the County standard and department specific software applications, as well as third-party applications and database systems. Maintains and updates a large, mission critical database system utilized for immediate information needs of staff, as well as regular, special, and periodic divisional reports. Researches, compiles, and analyzes information and develops new reports and formats as requested by professional and administrative staff. May work with Information Technology to resolve technical software and hardware problems. Trains staff in the use of specialized departmental/divisional software applications. Performs technical support duties to assist professional staff members. Assists in developing department specific staff and client training materials....
Performs professional veterinary work under the supervision of a Veterinarian to maintain the health and safety of animals. Examines all animals and their specimen for disease/illness and assesses treatment thereof. May perform euthanasia on animals as directed by the Veterinarian. Assists the Veterinarian in spaying and neutering of animals. Performs laboratory tests, including urinalysis, blood and fecal examinations. Prepares animal diets and medication as prescribed by the Veterinarian. Works closely with the Oakland County Health Department with regulations regarding animal control. Advises general public on care for domesticated animals. Maintains data and charts for all animals seen at clinic. Evaluates all incoming animals for disease and temperament and logs information on chart...
Under limited supervision, performs a wide variety of semi-skilled duties at various County sewage treatment plants involving appropriate physical, chemical and bacteriological testing and analysis to maintain an acceptable effluent. Maintains daily record of all operations in the plant. Operates and performs preventive and general maintenance for a variety of mechanical equipment in sewage treatment facilities. Also performs general maintenance work required to keep building and grounds in good repair. May operate computer to input and retrieve data pertaining to plant maintenance and operations. Is alert to hazards and uses safe techniques on the job. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.Employees of this classification are required to...
Under direction, is responsible for the safe, economical operation of County owned and operated sewage treatment plants and lift stations, providing maximum protection against pollution of the surrounding waters. Conducts inspection tours of sewage treatment plants, checks daily log of plant activities and schedules repair crews for emergency repairs, other repairs and preventive maintenance. Inspects new plants to ensure adherence to specifications. Ensures that activities and methods are in compliance with state regulations. Reviews for accuracy and maintains a variety of reports to County, state and federal regulating and health agencies. Assists in preparing division budget and conducts efficiency and cost improvement studies. Supervises and performs continuous...
Under limited supervision, assists the park supervisor in the opening and/or closing procedures of waterpark and concessions facilities. Trains and oversees concessions staff daily to ensure the highest quality of service and staff safety. Responsible for cleaning kitchen equipment such as deep fryers, ovens, and cold storage. Tracks receipt of merchandise and supply inventory. Maintains records of supply inventories as directed by Park Supervisor and provides input on the purchase of additional inventories. Maintains records on food safety logs and ensures all food safety standards are upheld. Interacts with on-site vendors and maintenance staff to ensure high...
Supervises and provides care and guidance to neglected and delinquent youths living at Oakland County Children's Village by observing and monitoring their daily living activities. Documents daily behavior of residents and completes reports to provide relevant information concerning the residents. Participates as part of the treatment team that develops and implements treatment plans for the residents. Inspects living areas and sleeping quarters to ensure security is maintained and to detect possible trouble. Provides guidance, instruction, and leadership with educational, recreational, and work activities. Promotes and facilitates daily posted activity schedules as indicated. Able to utilize prescribed physical management techniques to provide for the care, welfare, safety and security...
Supervises and provides care and guidance to neglected and delinquent youths living at Oakland County Children's Village by observing and monitoring their daily living activities. Documents daily behavior of residents and completes reports to provide relevant information concerning the residents. Participates as part of the treatment team that develops and implements treatment plans for the residents. Inspects living areas and sleeping quarters to ensure security is maintained and to detect possible trouble. Provides guidance, instruction, and leadership with educational, recreational, and work activities. Promotes and facilitates daily posted activity schedules as indicated. Able to utilize prescribed physical management techniques to provide for the care, welfare, safety and security...