CS-214
REV 8/2007
1. Position Code
TRALSPL2A01N
State of Michigan
Civil Service Commission
Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box 30002
Lansing, MI 48909
Federal privacy laws and/or state
confidentiality requirements protect
a portion of this information.
POSITIO N DESCRI PT ION
This form is to be completed by the person that occupies the position being described and reviewed by the
supervisor and appointing authority to ensure its accuracy. It is important that each of the parties sign and
date the form. If the position is vacant, the supervisor and appointing authority should complete the form.
This form will serve as the official classification document of record for this position. Please take the time to
complete this form as accurately as you can since the information in this form is used to determine the proper
classification of the position. THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR APPOINTING AUTHORITY SHOULD
COMPLETE THIS PAGE.
2. Employee’s Name (Last, First, M.I.)
8. Department/Agency
Vacant
3. Employee Identification Number
Transportation/5901
9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission)
Bureau of Development
4. Civil Service Classification of Position
10. Division
Transportation Eng Lic Spl 2 (13)
5. Working Title of Position (What the agency titles the
position)
11. Section
Environmental Services Section
Drainage Design Staff Specialist
6. Name and Classification of Direct Supervisor
12. Unit
Chris Potvin, EML 14
7. Name and Classification of Next Higher Level Supervisor
Hydraulics
13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work
Hal Zweng, EML 16
425 W. Ottawa, Lansing, MI 48933
7:30am – 4:30pm (or as approved by supervisor)
14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position
This position functions as the departments Drainage Coordinator and acts as the statewide expert interpreting the Michigan
Drain Code. This position provides coordination between county drain commissioners and MDOT, along with design
expertise and guidance to the policy making committees of the department. Expert responsible for the coordination and
development of training programs for staff and provide technical support as needed. This position is responsible for creating
various instructional and information material utilized in hydraulic and hydrologic design. Provides litigation support
regarding county drain issues or sewage disposal events as needed. This position coordinates drainage responsibilities
identified in Michigan’s Drain Code duties defined as requiring MDOT’s Directors signature.
For Civil Service Use Only
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15. Please describe your assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and explain what is done
to complete each duty.
List your duties in the order of importance, from most important to least important. The total percentage
of all duties performed must equal 100 percent.
Duty 1
General Summary of Duty 1
% of Time
60
Serve as MDOT’s Drainage Coordinator and statewide expert on the Michigan Drain Code.
Individual tasks related to the duty.

Act as primary liaison for issues between MDOT and County Drain officials.
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Provide guidance to policy making committees of the department regarding MDOT's responsibilities per the Michigan Drain
Code.
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Coordinate with the MDOT's Region Drainage Coordinators.
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Meet with County Drain Commissioners and their representatives as needed.
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Field review potential county drain projects that may impact or be impacted by MDOT.

Develop policy for management review and advise MDOT leadership on impacts or issues as it pertains to MDOT’s drainage
systems and consistency to state drainage law.

Resolve the most complex drainage coordination including controversial issues with Intracounty and Intercounty drainage
systems
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Provide expert review for new legislation or revisions to existing legislation regarding Michigan’s Drain Code.

Coordinate activities requiring MDOT’s Director’s action as it relates to drainage law

Provide expert witness in legal actions as they pertain MDOT’s responsibilities in county drain or sewage disposal events.
Duty 2
General Summary of Duty 2
% of Time 20
Provide design assistance and selection guidance to MDOT Project Managers on post construction best management practices
(PC-BMP) selection based on site specific conditions and restraints.
Individual tasks related to the duty.

Coordinate with Environmental Services Section, Region, and TSC staff to ensure PC-BMPs are integrated in road and bridge
projects in compliance with the Departments storm water permit.

Participate in the early coordination process for specific projects and coordinate with other Environmental Services Section,
Region, and TSC staff as warranted.
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Providing relevant PC-BMP information for scoping projects to the appropriate Department staff.

Review shop drawings for storm water treatment devices.

Develop special provisions for the use of various storm water treatment devices as needed.
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Duty 3
General Summary of Duty 3
% of Time
10
Assist Regions and TSC’s with Sewage Disposal Event claims and provide litigation services as needed.
Individual tasks related to the duty.

Assist Regions and TSC’s in gathering historic hydrologic/hydraulic information at the site in question. Review drainage
calculations to determine where potential issues are with the drainage system and advise management of potential remedies.

Serve as an expert witness and offer testimony by affidavit, deposition, and/or in court.

Attend meetings with MDOT attorneys, Region, and TSC staff to discuss Sewage Disposal Event claims.

Prepare answers to interrogatories involving litigation relative to design features of MDOT projects.
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Assist the Department's attorney in preparing for Court by researching design history.

Collect pertinent hydraulic design data.
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Prepare court exhibits and testimony.
Duty 4
General Summary of Duty 4
% of Time
5
Other duties as assigned
Individual tasks related to the duty.

Act as Project Manager for consultant contracts issued by the Hydraulics Unit relating to county drains.

Review calculations performed by consultants as necessary.

Approve payments through project MAIN for payment of bills for the Unit.
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Duty 5
General Summary of Duty 5
% of Time
5
Statewide training coordination of MDOT personnel in the fields of hydrologic and hydraulic design.
Individual tasks related to the duty.

Train MDOT Region and TSC personnel in hydraulic and hydrologic design.

Work with MDOT's training coordinator to coordinate training for Region and TSC personnel.

Provide technical support services to MDOT personnel as needed.
Duty 6
General Summary of Duty 6
% of Time
Individual tasks related to the duty.
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16. Describe the types of decisions you make independently in your position and tell who and/or what is affected by those decisions.
Use additional sheets, if necessary.
Decisions requiring interpretation of MDOT's policy regarding the Michigan Drain Code. Decisions regarding application of
design principles and techniques in unusual design situations where the application may not be clearly defined.
17. Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisor’s review.
Decisions requiring interpretation of MDOT's policy regarding the Michigan Drain Code if they involve a possible change in
MDOT policy. Decisions regarding designs that may not follow MDOT's design standards.
18. What kind of physical effort do you use in your position? What environmental conditions are you physically exposed to in your
position? Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions on page 2.
Work involves normal physical effort of bending, stooping, and reaching for plans; moving heavy or bulky loads, sitting for
long periods of time in front of a computer; overtime, heavy workload situation with tight and multiple deadlines, and
numerous assignments. Overnight stay possible. Ability to inspect or investigate various construction or activity sites,
including traversing all types of terrain and various highway structures in all types of weather and traffic conditions. Must be
able to communicate effectively. Travel is required for meetings, inspections, and field reviews. Must have corrected vision
to read plans and perform field related duties. Ability to perform the essential job functions with reasonable
accommodations.
19. List the names and classification titles of classified employees whom you immediately supervise or oversee on a full-time, on-going
basis. (If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of employees in each classification.)
NAME
CLASS TITLE
NAME
CLASS TITLE
NONE
20. My responsibility for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply):
21.
Complete and sign service ratings.
Assign work.
Provide formal written counseling.
Approve work.
Approve leave requests.
Review work.
Approve time and attendance.
Provide guidance on work methods.
Orally reprimand.
Train employees in the work.
I certify that the above answers are my own and are accurate and complete.
Signature
Date
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NOTE: Make a copy of this form for your records.
TO BE COMPLETED BY DIRECT SUPERVISOR
22. Do you agree with the responses from the employee for Items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why?
Yes
23. What are the essential duties of this position?
Make recommendations and provide guidance on MDOT's policy regarding the Michigan Drain Code. Coordinating
drainage responsibilities identified in the Michigan Drain Code. Make decisions regarding the Department’s participation in
County Drain projects. Create various hydraulic/hydrologic instructional and informational material for training purposes.
24. Indicate specifically how the position’s duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed.
25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function?
The function of the work is to provide support services to the Department in the areas of hydrology, storm sewer design,
hydraulics, and storm water Best Management Practice design. This position is the department's specialist that applies
knowledge in these fields to make decisions regarding the Department's participation in County Drain projects. This
knowledge will also be used to provide training to Bureau personnel. The person in this position will use the resources
available within the work area to acquire background knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology for engineering design.
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26. In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this
position.
EDUCATION:
Possession of a bachelor's of science degree in civil engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including two years equivalent to a
Transportation Engineer P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12.
One year of experience in hydraulics and hydrology is desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Oral and written communication, computer skills in Windows-based software applications and the Internet.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer Licensed in Michigan
Valid driver’s license
NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position.
27.
I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction
of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
Supervisor’s Signature
Date
TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY
28. Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of the employee(s) or supervisor.
29. I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete.
Appointing Authority’s Signature
Date
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