98-1
COUNTY OF ELGIN
By-Law No. 98-1
BEING A BY-LAW TO APPOINT A COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE
WHEREAS under Section 46, of the Public Transportation and Highway
mprovement Act, being Chapter P.50, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, a County may by by-law
appoint a County Road Superintendent and set out his or her duties; and
CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN'
the perSO?/Ç;"hO held this position retired on December 31
and
1997
WHEREAS
advisable to appoint a replacement.
the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin
it
the Count~ deems
\
NOW THEREFORE
enacts as follows:
WHEREAS
1. THAT Mr. Clayton D. Watters shall be appointed County Road Superintendent for
the County of Elgin, said position to be known as Manager, Engineering Services
THAT a complete job description shall be attached to this by-law as Schedule "A"
1998
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January
this by-law shall come Into force and take effect
THAT
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this 27th day of January 1998
time and finally passed this 27th day of January 1998
time
. . McDonald,
County Administrator/Clerk.
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SCHEDULE "A"
By-Law No. 98-1
COUNTY OF ELGIN
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Reports To: County Administrator/Clerk
(4) full-time
(2) part-time
Positions Supervised:
Title: Manager of Engineering
Engineering Services
Department:
1998
POSITION SUMMARY: Directs the budgeting, planning, design and construction of the
County road system, ensures all work is carried out efficiently, within budget, on schedule to
recognized professional and municipal standards, Municipal By-Laws and according to
Provincial and Federal Statutes.
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Effective Date: January
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops specifications for construction tenders using County guidelines, Ministry of
Transportation guidelines, Ontario Provincial Specification Standards, Ontario Provincial
Standard Drawings and latest technology.
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2. Produces cost estimates for design and construction of roads, bridges and culverts.
3. Carries out bridge, culvert, road and railroad crossing needs' studies as required by the
County. Inspects all bridges and culverts. Assures that the County Bridge Weight By-Law
is updated.
4. Prepares and submits 5 year capital budgets to Treasurer and Administrator/Clerk for
approval and operates the department within budget, develops work schedules for staff
based on these priorities.
infrastructure
and
Carries out corridor control including comments/approvals for utilities
location, entrance permits, moving permits, Adopt-A-Highway, parades, temporary
permanent road closures, land titles' applications and environmental assessments.
5.
municipalities'
of
assurance
quality
on
Reports periodically to County Counci
maintenance on County of Elgin Roads.
6.
Provides technical assistance to other municipalities or government agencies in such fields
as engineering design, construction techniques, traffic studies, drainage problems or
others as requested.
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Directs all road and bridge design including both contract and engineering technologist by
reviewing designs and calculations, suggesting revisions as needed to ensure that all
designs meet required standards. Completes complex designs including urban, rural and
alignment designs Signs engineering drawings where a Professional Engineers stamp is
required under the Statutes of Ontario.
8.
9. Tenders contracts for bridge construction, road construction, bridge rehabilitation, gravel
resurfacing, high float, hot mix paving, cold in-place, sub-drain tiles and others as required.
Recommends a contractor to County Council, acts as a project manager including
supervision, administration and inspections of the project. Advises and guides Contractor
or Consultants in problem solving. Solves problems, makes field design changes and
inspects projects or plants during construction. Directs contractor and County staff and
changes work procedures if needed to meet schedule or budget. Prepares deficiency lists
for contractor. Approves payment summaries, payment certificates, reconciles invoices,
quantities, etc. for payment.
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Petitions for municipal drains, as directed by council, consults with assigned drainage
engineer as to requirements, appears before the Provincial Drainage Tribunals and
courts as required.
10.
Maintains liaison with various provincial ministries, engineers of other municipalities,
members of Council, lawyers, real estate brokers, consultants, insurance adjusters,
contractors and other parties concerned with the operation of the road system and other
County matters as required.
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Supervises Engineering Technologist in project management activities, provides advice
and guidance as needed and deals with particularly complex technical problems as
required.
12.
legal
engages
Purchases land for road widening, negotiates all non-price items, directs or does
title searches, deals with County Solicitor and authorizes payments to vendors,
qualified appraisers as required.
13.
14. Ensures that all staff, contractors and sub-contractors and their employees through
administration and communication meet or exceed the Occupational Health and Safety
Act and the County's Health and Safety Program.
Develops, submits and updates (assists updating in Civic Addressing and Emergency
Planning) to County Council and implements policies on all aspects of the Department's
operations, including providing technical input for road related by-laws (i.e. Road Service
Standards, Road Rationalization), procedures and manuals, agreements with
developers, other municipalities.
15.
of
request
information upon
technical
to provide
Attends County Council meetings
County Administrator/Clerk.
16.
Petitions and meets with Cabinet Members of the Provincial Parliament and Federal
Government as required on County matters. Requires thorough knowledge of Provincial
Legislation and Federal and Provincial subsidy programs
17.
Acts as County representative on various Provincial Committees, concerned with policy
matters involving municipal and/or technical work. Teaches technical courses for the
Ontario Good Roads Association as approved by County Administrator/Clerk.
18.
Supervises staff within County policy guidelines. Directs the training of all staff. Reviews
the performance of directly-reporting staff. Deals with serious disciplinary matters in the
department.
19.
Appears on behalf of municipalities before the Ontario Municipal Board, the Ontario
Energy Board, various courts, etc., takes part in hearings involving land expropriation,
land compensation, court of discovery, personnel dismissals, etc.
20.
Reviews proposed zoning by-laws, sub-divisions, planning issues, minor variances and
amendments, comments on land severance applications, appears before the Land
Severance Committee as necessary, negotiates agreements on behalf of the County with
developing owners and other municipalities, Provincial and Federal governments.
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maintenance,
supervision
computers,
MINIMUM QUAL/FICA TIONS:
1. Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University.
2. Membership in Association of Professional Engineers' of Ontario.
3. A current class 'G' driver's license.
4. Experience in such areas as road, bridge and culvert design, construction,
purchasing, construction surveys, financial and planning matters,
etc. Through knowledge of the Occupational Health Safety Act.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Date
Incumbent