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Official Classification
of Positions
in the
Municipal Government
of Detroit
Prepared by the
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Schedule of Salary Rates
As A greed Upon Tentatively
in January Conferences
Between
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The Civil Service Commission
g AND
Heads of City Departments
Detroit, Michigan
January, 1920
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
JAS. D. MAY
HENRY J. GUTHARD
HOMER. C. CARR
ARTHUR. J. LACY
;
/assification of positions in
Municipal Government here-
in contained was prepared by the
undersigned Commission, in ac-
cordance with the provisions of
the City Charter.
The active co-operation of the
reveral departments of the City,
and the valuable assistance of the
Board of Governmental Research
in this work is hereby gladly and
publicly acknowledged.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Jas. D. May, President
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BUREAU OF GOVERNMENT
UNT&##&TY OF MICHIGAN.
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LIST OF SERVICES AND GROUPS WITHIN SERVICES
Symbol
Symbol
Clerical Service , , , C * G - .
| || Investigational Service. . . . . . . . . . V
Stenographer Group. . . . . . . . . . . . CS g º º
Messenger Group . . . . . . . . . . . . C M Civil Service Group. . . . . . . . . . . . V C
3:..."?”.8. Managerialservice............M
Clerk Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C Department Manager Group. . . . . M M
Bookkeeper Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . C B Department Secretary Group. . . . MS
- Accountant and Auditor Group. . . CA Professional Service. . . . . . . . . . . . O
Custodial Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . K Bacteriologist-Chemist Group....Q B
Animal Keeper Group . . . . . . . . . . K A Chemist-Physicist Group. . . . . . . . O C
Bridge Tender Group. . . . . . . . . . . K B City Planner Group... . . . . . . . . . . O P
Caretaker Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC C Engineer Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E -
Recreational Group . . . . . . . . . . . . K R Forester Group; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O F
Manager Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R. M. Horticulturist Group. . . . . . . . . . . O H
Guard Group..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K. G. Ichthyologist Group. . . . . . . . . . . O I
Watchman Group. . . . . . . . . . . . ... , K W B.º. of Municipal Markets
sº." TOlip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O M
Educational Service . . . . . . *** Pharmacist Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . O G
Curator Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \ .*.c Veterinary Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O V
Museum Instructor Group . . . . . . E M Sub-Professional Service B
Publicity Specialist Group . . . . . . E P iſ . . . . . . . " ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '
uplicity Specialis Oup Engineering Aid Group. . . . . . . . . . B E
Inspectional Service. . . . . . . . . . . . I
pectio tº gº ºf tº Social Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S
Inspector of Buildings Group. . . . I B & º -
Electrical Inspector Group . . . . . . I E Social Service Worker Group. . . . . SW
Fire Alarm Inspector Group. . . . . I F Probation Officer Group. . . . . . . . . S P
Miscellaneous Inspector Group . . I M Recreation Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . S R
Inspector of Public Work. Group. I P * ſº -
Inspector of Water Works Group. I W Supervisory Service . . . . . . . . . . . . Y
Health Inspector Group. . . . . . . . . I H Supervisory Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S
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ALL DEPARTMENTS
A * * *
* CLERICAL SERVICE
Stenographer Group
Salary, Range
Grade I. Stenographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 to $1,560
Grade II. Stenographer (Senior). . . . . . . . 1,680 to 2,160
Grade III. Reporting Stenographer. . . . . . 2,340 to 3,500
Messenger Group
Grade I. Messenger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720 to 1,020
Telephone Operator Group
Grade I. Telephone Operator . . . . . . . . . 1,020 to 1,440
Cashier Group
Grade I. Ticket Seller and Refectory
* Cashier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 to 1,620
Grade II. Cashier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,680 to 2,160
Grade III. Senior Cashier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,340 to 4,000
Clerk Group
Grade I. Clerk, Timekeeper, Y
Multigraph Operator,
Tabulating Machine $1,020 to $1,620
Operator, Typist, }$4.50 to $5.00 per day
Clerk with knowledge
of Bookkeeping, Assis-
tant Storekeeper d
Grade II. Senior Clerk, Cost Clork, Y
wº Property Clerk, Stores Clerk,
Meter Reader, Permit Clerk, $1,680 to $2,160
Information Clerk, Weigh-
master, Asst. JBuy, r, Chief
Timekeeper, Senior Typist
Grade III. Special Clerk, Chicf Clerk,
Buyer, Traffic Clerk, Audit-
ing Clerk, Chief of Bond $2,340 to $4,000
Dept., Meter Reader Fore-
man, Assistant Assessor
A
Secretary (To Commissioner) Group
Police Department only
Bookkeeper Group
* * * * * * * * e º e º 'º
Salary Range
. . . $1,800 to $2,520
Bookkeeper A
Accountant} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,040 to $4,000
Auditor
Physicians Group
Grade I. Internes. . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to $50.00 per month
Grade II. Medical School Inspectors, $2,500 to $3,600
Assistant Physicians, full time, pro rata
Junior Police Surgeons, for part time, de-
ducting $1,000 for
maintenance when
* provided.
Grade III. Diagnostician $1,380 per annum,
part time, based
on call as unit.
Grade IV. Surgeon Fire Department, $3,400 to $4,600,
Chief Surgeon Police full time with de-
Department, duction of $1,000
Senior Physician, for maintenance
when provided.
Pro rata for part
time.
Grade V. Chief Tuberculosis $3,600 to $5,000,
Division, full time. Deduct
District Medical $1,000 for main-
Supervisor, tenance. Pro rata
rate for part time.
Grade IV. Superintendent Receiving $5,000 up, full
Hospital,
Director Medical
Inspection
Director Tuberculosis
Sanitorium,
Health Inspection Group
Grade I.
Grade II.
Food Inspector. . . . . . . . . .
Meat Inspector
Housing Inspector
Milk Inspector'
Chief Food Inspector |
Chief Milk Inspector
Chief Meat Inspector
time, deduct31,000
for maintenance.
Pro rata for part
time.
. . . $1,560 to $2,160
. . . $1,560 to $2,340
. . . $2,340 to $2,760
B
Salary:Range
Supervising Housing Inspector.32,520 to $3,000
Grade III. Director of Bureau of Food
Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 to $4,200
EDUCATIONAL
Recreation Group g
Salary Range
Grade I. Play Leader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500–$1,860
Grade. II. Play Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,980— 2,520
Grade III. Play Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,640— 3,000
Grade IV. Assistant Superintendent. . . . . . 3,300— 4,000
Grade V. Superintendent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,500—up
Garden Instructors—
Garden Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500–$1,740
Garden Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . 2,160— 2,760
Accompanist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00 per day
Investigator Billiard Halls. . . . . $1,800—$2,340
Curator (Arts) Group
Assistant Curator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,440–$1,800
Senior Curator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,880— 2,520
Departmental Curator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,760— 4,000
Director of Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000 up
Custodial Service Group
Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,320–$1,560
Custodians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,620– 2,520
Art Museum Instructor Group
Grade I. Junior Museum Instructor. . . . . $1,440–$1,800
Grade II. Museum Instructor. . . . . . . . . . . 1,980— 2,520
Grade III. Educational Director . . . . . . . . . 2,760— 3,900
City Planner Group
Grade I. Assistant City Planner
Draftsman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,320 to $1,680
Grade II. City Planner Draftsman. . . . . 1,800 to 2,340
Grade III. Asst. City Planner Designer . . 2,520 to 3,000
Grade IV. City Planner Designer. . . . . . . 3,300 to 3,900
Grade W. Chief City Planner. . . . . . . . . . 4,200 to 6,000
Forester Group
Grade I. Inspector of Forestry. . . . . . . . $1,560 to $2,340
Grade II. Assistant Forester. . . . . . . . . . . 2,500 to 3,000
Grade III. Forester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,300 to 4,200
Jºš
Director of Aquarium Group
Salary Range
Ichthyologist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,520 to $3,300
Horticulturist Group
Grade I. Assistant Horticulturist. . . . . . $1,560 to $2,340
CAſade II. Horticulturist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,520 to 3,000
Sub-Professional Service Group
Grade I. Rodman
Stake Setter
Tracer * = g º ºs e º ſº e º 'º º gº º
Draftsman
Grade II. Senior º
s1,440 to sl,800
Plan Examiner
Instrument man
* * * * * * * * g e $1,980 to $2,520
Grade III, Chief Draftsman
Chief of Party . . . $2,760 to $3,000
Computer and Estimator
Professional Service Group
Grade I. Engineering Assistant. . . . . . . . $1,440 to $1,800
Grade II. Junior Assistant Engineer . . . . 1,620 to 2,160
Grade III. Assistant Engineer . . . . . . . . . . 2,340 to 2,760
Grade IV. Senior Assistant Engineer . . . . 3,000 to 3,900
Grade V. Engineer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,200 to 6,000
Grade IV. Chief Engineer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,500 up
Cº.
INSPECTIONAL SERVICE
Inspector
Salary Range
Requiring no specialized train-
} ing, craftsmanship or profes- $5.00 to $7.00 per diem
sional training. . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,560 to $2,160 per year
Requiring knowledge of craft, $6.00 to $8.00 per diem
specialized training or . . . . $1,800 to $2,520 annual rate
Skilled Trades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Highest Prevailing Rates
Labor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Highest Prevailing Rates
/ Foreman of Unskilled Labor . . . . $5.00 to $8.00 per diem, regu-
f lated by size of crews under
supervision
$1,560 to $2,520 per annum
*
suPERVISORY SERVICE
Jºe
Salary Range
Assistant Superintendent. . . . . . . Limits $2,520 to $5,000
Three general groups sug-
gested graduated in respon-
sibilities.
$2,520 to $3,000
3,300 to 3,900
4,200 to 5,000
* PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
. Bacteriologist-Chemist
Salary Range
Grade I. Laboratory Assistant . . . . . . . . $1,080 to $1,440
Grade II. Assistant Bacteriologist
Milk Analyst. }. . . $1,560 to $2,160
Grade III. Bacteriologistl . * $2,340 to $3,000
Serologist ſ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' 9 y
Grade IV. Director of Laboratories. . . . . $3,600 to $6,000
Chemist-Physicist
Grade I. Laboratory Assistant. . . . . . . . $1,080 to $1,440
Grade II. Assistant Chemist. . . . . . . . . . . 1,560 to 2,160
Grade III. Chemist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,340 to 3,000
Institutional Labor
Highest prevailing with deductions for maintenance.
Nurses
Nurse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,450 to $1,620
Head Nurse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,680 to 1,740
Assistant Chief Nurse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,920 to 1,980
Chief Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,160 to 2,580
SOCIAL WORKER GROUP
Student Social Workers
. Salary Range
Grade I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00 per month
Social Workers
Grade II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,440 to $1,800
Hospital Investigator
Visiting Housekeepers
Registrar Charities Régistration Bureau
Assistant Social Worker $1,560 to $2,160
District Supervisor *
Superintendent of Transportation
Superintendent of Employment
Superintendent of Application Bureau
District Supervisor
Grade III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; : . . . . . . . . . . $2,340 to $2,760
Director of Social Service
Grade IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 to $4,200
Pharmacist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,980 to $2,520
INDEX. OF POSITIONS
Symbols
Accountant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C A I
Analyst, Milk. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... • * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C B II
Animal Keeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E. A. I
Aquarist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC A II
Aquarium Attendant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KA I
Assistant Assessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C III
Auditor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C A. I
Bacteriologist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. B III
Bacteriologist, Assistant. . . . . . . a sº º e s = a, e s - a tº a tº º a w w w w is a º e º º º C B II
Boiler Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I M I
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C B I
Bridge Tender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K B I
. Buyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C III
Buyer, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C II
Caretaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EC C I
Caretaker, Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K C II
Caretaker of Costumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K. R. I
Cashier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C K II
Cashier, Refectory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • e s e º 'º - * C K I
Cashier, Senior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C K III
Chemist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C III
Chemist, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O C II
Chief of Party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B E III
City Plan Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O PIV
City Plan Designer, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O P III
City Planner, Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O P V
Civil Service Investigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V C I
Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C I
Clerk, Assistant Stores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C I
Clerk, Auditing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C III
Clerk, Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C III
Clerk, Cost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C II
Clerk, Senior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C II
Clerk, Special. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C III
Clerk, Stores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C II
Clerk, Traffic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C III
Clerk, with knowledge of bookkeeping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C I
Computer and Estimator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B E III
Curator, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E C I
Curator, Departmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E C III
Curator, Junior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E C II
Custodian (Art Museum). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC C III
Custodian (Municipal Court and City Service Building) . . . . . . R C IV
Deputy City Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M M I
Deputy City Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. M. I
Deputy Commissioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M M I
Deputy Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M M I
Director of Aquarium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KA III
Director of Aquarium (Ichthyologist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O II
Director of Art Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E C IV
Director of Bath House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EC R II
Director of the Bureau of Food Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I H III
Director, Educational. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E M III
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INDEX OF POSITIONS–CONTINUED
; : Symbol Page
Director of Gardens. . . . . . . ... • * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > . . . . . . . * * * * * S R I
Director of Laboratories. ." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O B IV
Director of Municipal Bureau of Markets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O M I
Director of Markets, Assistant (Publicity Asst.). . . . . . . . . . . . . E P I
Director, Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * S R II
Director of Social Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S W IV
District Superintendent (Paving Bureau). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S III
District Superintendent (Sidewalk Bureau) . . . . . . . . . . . . • e s it is a Y S III
District Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S W III
Draftsman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B E I
Draftsman, Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B E III
Draftsman, City Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... O P III
Draftsman, Assistant, City Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O P I
Draftsman, Senior. . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B E II
Electrical Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I E I
Electrical Inspector, Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I E II
Electrical Inspector, Overhead Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I E L
Engineer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E V
Engineer, Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E VI
Engineer, Consulting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E VI
Engineer, Supervising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E VI
Engineer, Chemical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E V
Engineer, Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E V
Engineer, Civil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E V
Engineer, Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E V
Engineer, Sanitary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E V
Engineer, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E III
Engineer, Assistant Chemical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E III
Engineer, Assistant Civil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E III
Engineer, Assistant Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E III
Engineer, Assistant Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E III
Engineer, Assistant Sanitary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E-III
Engineer, Senior Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E IV
Engineer, Senior Assistant Chemical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E IV
Engineer, Senior Assistant Civil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E IV
Engineer, Senior Assistant Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E IV
Engineer, Senior Assistant Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E IV
Engineer, Senior Assistant Sanitary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E IV
Engineer, Junior Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E II
Engineer, Junior Assistant Civil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E II
Engineer, Junior Assistant Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E II
Engineer, Junior Assistant Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E II
Engineer, Junior Assistant Sanitary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E II
Engineering Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O E I
Foreman, Asphalt Plant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S.I
Foreman, Belle Isle Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... • * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Y S I
Foreman, City Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S I
Foreman, Construction (Water) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S I
Foreman, Dump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V S I
Foreman, Emergency (Water). . . . . . . . . “s e. g. s w = e º e º is a e s a s e s & s Y S I
Foreman, Flushing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S I
Foreman, Forestry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S I
Foreman, Garage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Y S I
Foreman, Garbage Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , s , , , Y S I
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Foreman, General (Sewers) . . . . . . ‘. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S I
Foreman, Hydrants (Water) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S I
Foreman, Meter Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C III
Foreman, Palmer Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * * * *, * * * * * Y S I
Foreman, Parks and Boulebards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,
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Foreman, Sewers (Public) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y
Foreman, Street Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y
Foreman, Yard (Water). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y
Foreman, Assistant (Water) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y
Foreman, Yard (D. P. W.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y
Forester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O
* Forester, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O
Forester, Landscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O
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Health Inspector, Chief Food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
Health Inspector, Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
Health Inspector, Live Stock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . }
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Health Inspector, Milk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .
Health Inspector, Chief Milk. . . . . . . . . . . : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Health Inspector, Plumbing (Sanitary). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health Inspector (Veterinary). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horticulturist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horticulturist, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . ... • - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hospital Investigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Housekeeper, Visiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health Inspector, Supervising Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Inflammable Liquid Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Underground Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Conduits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector Department of Parks and Boulevards. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Fire Alarm Boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Fire Alarm Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Forest and Street Trees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Buildings. . . . . . . . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Inspector of Buildings, Assistant Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Buildings, Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Buildings, Elevator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Buildings, Interior Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Buildings, Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
Inspector of Buildings, Chief Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
Inspector of Buildings, Superintendent of Plumbing and Heat-
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Inspector of Public Works, Cement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Public Works, Assistant Cement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspector of Public Works, Gas Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Inspector of Public Works, Paving. . . . . . . . . . . . . .... • * * * * * * * * * * I P I
Inspector of Public Works, District Paving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I P II
Inspector of Public Works, Permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... * * * * * I P I
Inspector of Public Works, Chief Permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I PII
Inspector of Public Works, Sand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I P I
Inspector of Public Works, Sewer......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I PI
Inspector of Public Works, Assistant Chief Sewer... . . . . . . . . . I P II
Inspector of Public Works, Sidewalk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I P I
Instrumentman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |B E II
Janitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K C II
Laboratory Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O B I
Laboratory Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O C I
Leak Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I W I
Manager of Belle Isle Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K M II
Manager of Boat Livery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K M II
Manager of Skating Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M M II
Manager of Skating Pavilion, Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K M I
Market Master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K M II
Market Master, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |K M I
Messenger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C M I
Meter Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C II
Museum Instructor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * * * * * * * * * * * E M II
Museum Instructor, Junior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E M I
Multigraph Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C I
Paymaster. . . . . . . . . . . . • * * * * * * * * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C K III
Pharmacist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O G. I
Plan Examiner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B E II
Play Leader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S R I
Probation Officer, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S P I
Probation Officer, Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... S P II
Refrigeration Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I M I
Registrar Charity Registration Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S W II
Rodeman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B E I
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I M I
Secretary and Business Manager (Board of Education). . . . . . . M S I
Secretary and Chief Examiner (Civil Service). . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... M S I
Secretary and General Superintendent (Parks). . . . . . . . . . . . . . M S I
Secretary and Office Superintendent (Water). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M S I .
Secretary and Purchasing Agent (Welfare). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M S I
Secretary (Fire). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M S I
Secretary (Health). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M S I
Secretary (Purchases). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M S I
Secretary º of Assessors). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M S I
Secretary (City Plan). . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M S I
Secretary (Street Railway Commission). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M S I
Second and Third Deputy Commissioner of Police. . . . . . . . . . . M S I
Secretary (Department Public Works). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M M I
Serologist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O B III
Shop Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IW I
Sign Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I MI
Smoke Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ‘.I. M. I.

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Symbol
Stakesetter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B E I
Student Social Worker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S W I
Social Worker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S W II
Social Worker, Medical... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S W II
Stenographer..... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C S I
Stenographer, Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C S III
Stenographer, Secretarial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C S III
Stenographer, Senior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C S II
Superintendent, Asphalt Plant, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S III
Superintendent, halt Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * * * * * * * Y S IV
Superintendent of Conduit Construction Public Lighting. . . . . Y S III
Superintendent of Construction (Parks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S III
Superintendent of Construction (Sidewalk Bureau) . . . . . . . . . . Y S III
Superintendent of Construction (Tuberculosis Hospital). . . . . . Y S III
Superintendent of Construction (Water). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S III
Superintendent of Construction, (Water) Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . Y S II
Superintendent of Flushing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S II
Superintendent Forestry and Landscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O F III
Superintendent of Garbage Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S III
Superintendent of Garbage Collection, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S II
Superintendent of Maintenance (Water). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S III
Superintendent of Paving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S IV
Superintendent of Permit Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Y S III
Superintendent of Public Buildings, Bridges and Railroad
Crossings. . . . . . Q & e s is & w w w w w is s is e º s is a w is a s sº s ºr is is a r s is s e e s a Y S IV
Superintendent of Public Service (Parks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S III
Superintendent of Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Superintendent of Sewer Construction and Maintenance . . . . . Y S IV
Superintendant, Sewer Bureau, Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S III
Superintendent of Sidewalk Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S III
Superintendent, Storage Yard (Water) Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S II
Superintendent of Street Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S IV
Superintendent of Water (Fire). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S III
Superintendent of Water (Fire, Assistant). . . . . • * * * * * * * * g o º º Y S II
Superintendent of Yard (Paving Bureau)... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S III
Superintendent of Yards and Storekeeper (Water) Assistant... Y S III
Supervisor of Application Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S W II
Supervisor of Gardens... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S R II
Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tabulating Machine Operator... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C I
†: Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I W I
Telephone Operator.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C T I
Ticket Seller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C E I
Timekeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C I
Timekeeper, Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C C II
lfa Céſ . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B E I
Traffic Man (Water). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y S I
Typewriting Operator, Special. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C II
ist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C I
Typist, Senior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C II
Veterinarian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... O V I
Veterinarian, Chief, in charge of Meat Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . .I H II
Watchman.............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K W I
Weighmaster... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C C II
STENOGRAPHER GROUP (CS)
The term “Stenographer Group” is used to identify those
authorized employments of the Clerical Service whose incum-
bents are required to perform duties dependent upon their
ability to take dictation in shorthand or some other abbrevi-
ated form of writing and to transcribe the notes on the type-
writer. -
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Title of Position: Stenographer - … -- ~ *
Duties: *
The duties of the incumbents of these positions are to take
dictation and transcribe the notes on a typewriter, and may
include the performance of the simpler forms of office work.
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Examples of Work:
1. Taking dictation in shorthand or on a Stenotype and
transcribing the notes on a typewriter.
2. Typing reports, form letters, bills, purchase requisi-
tions. -
3. Cutting stencils for duplicating machines.
4. Indexing and filing correspondence and documents.
5. Answering the telephone. -
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. A knowledge of shorthand or stenotyping and ability
to operate a typewriter. - -
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. *
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1200 to $1500 with standard salary rate of
$1200, $1320, $1440 and $1560. *
GRADE II (C S II)
Title of Position: Senior Stenographer
Duties:
The duties of the incumbents of these positions are to take
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unusually difficult dictation and transcribe same; or, to take
dictation and have supervision over other stenographers of
lower grade, or to take dictation and do the more responsible
kinds of office work, or all.
Examples of Work: /*
1. Taking unusually difficult dictation in shorthand or on
a Stenotype and transcribing the notes on a typewriter, such
as verbatim statements, testimony before Common Council or
committees thereof, or other special investigating committees.
2. Supervising other stenographers.
3. Performing secretarial work.
^4. Bookkeeping, compiling reports.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have :
1. At least one year of stenographic and office experience.
2. Such other qualifications as are required by the Civil
Service Commission. . .
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Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1680 to $2160 with standard salary rates
of $1680, $1800, $1980 and $2160.
GRADE III (C S III)
Titles of Positions: Reporting Stenographer
Secretarial Stenographer
Duties:
Reporting Stenographer—The duties of incumbents of
these positions are to take testimony before Common Council,
Special Investigating Committees or in Court, by shorthand
or other abbreviated method, and to transcribe notes on type-
writing machine.
Secretarial Stenographer—The duties of incumbents of
these positions consist of performing for a public officer work
of a secretarial nature, handling correspondence, meeting the
public, and in general relieving the officer of routine and minor
executive matters.
Examples of Work:
1. Receiving, referring and answering correspondence
and inquiries from the public.
2. Meeting the public for the officer.
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3. Supervising the routine matters of the office.
4. Arranging conferences, appointments, etc.
5. Performing such minor executive work as he can.
Qualifications: * > r
Persons holding these positions must have:
Reporting Stenographer—1. Unusual speed and accuracy
in taking shorthand or stenotype notes and in transcription
of same. s
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is as follows: * wº
Reporting Stenographer—$2340 to $3600 with standard
salary rates of $2340, $2520, $2760, $3000, $3300 and $3600.
Secretarial Stenographer—$1800 to $2520 with standard
salary rates of $1800, $1980, $2160, $2340 and $2520.
MEssBNGER GROUP (C M)
The term “Messenger Group” is used to identify those
authorized employments of the Clerical Service whose incum-
bents are required principally to run errands and carry mes-
Sages.
GRADE I (C M I)
Title of Position: Messenger
Duties:
The duties of the incumbents of these positions are to run
errands, carry messages and do the simplest forms of office
work.
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Examples of Work:
1. Carrying messages and documents.
2. Running errands.
3. Opening mail.
4. Addressing and stamping envelopes.
5. Filing correspondence and documents.
6. Operating duplicating and addressing machines.
7. Answering the telephone. -
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r Qualifications:
Persons holding these posit ons must have:
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission. -
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $720 to $1020 with standard salary rates of
$720, $840, $880, $920, $980 and $1020.
TELEPHONE OPERATOR GROUP (c T)
The term “Telephone Operator Group” is used to identify
those authorized employments of the Clerical Service whose
incumbents are required prin ipally to operate a telephone
switchboard. . . - -
GRADE I (C T I)
Title of Position: Telephons Operator
Duties:
The duties of the incumber ts of these positions are chiefly
to operate a telephone switchboard and to perform incidental
routine work.
Examples of Work:
1. Operating a telephone switchboard.
2. Keeping a record of calls.
3. Acting as information clerk.
Qualifications:
1. Thorough familiarity with a telephone switchboard.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1020 to $1440 with starıdard salary rates of
$1020, $1080, $1140, $1200, $1320 and $1440. -
* - -
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CASHIER GROUP (c K)
. The term “Cashier Group” is used to identify those author-
ized employments of the Clerical Service whose incumbents
receive money for the City on any account, and are responsible
for same until.transmitted to a responsible city officer, *
GRADE I (C K I)
Title of Position: Ticket Seller and Refectory Cashier
Duties: - * -
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to receive
money on behalf of the City and to assume responsibility for
Sa.111C.
Examples of Work: -
1. Receiving money on behalf of the City.
2. Issuing a ticket or other receipt voucher for each pay-
1ment.
3. Operating a cash register or change vending machine. .
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have :
1. Such qualifications as are required by the Civil Service
Commission. }
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1200 to $1620 with standard salary rates
of $1200, $1320, $1440, $1560 and $1620. *
Temporary compensation for work in this grade is from
50c to 75c per hour. -
GRADE II (C K II)
Title of Position: Cashier
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to receive
money for the City and be responsible for same, and they may
perform other incidental duties.
Examples of Work:
1. Receiving money for the City.
2. Issuing a receipt voucher for each payment, as water
bills, building permits, licenses, etc.
3. Keeping a cash receipts record.
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Qualifications:
1. At least one year's experience as a cashier.
^ 2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1680 to $2160 with standard salary rates
of $1680, $1980 and $2160. - -
GRADE III (C K III)
Title of Positions: Senior Cashier
Paymaster
Duties: - -
Senior Cashier—The duties of incumbents of these posi-
tions are to receive large sums of money for the City and to
assume responsibility for same, and to perform other inci-
dental duties. -
Examples of Work:
1. Receiving large sums of money for the City.
2. Having charge of other cashiers.
3. Issuing receipt voucher for each payment, as tax bill,
etc. ' *
4. Keeping a cash receipts record.
Paymaster—The duties of the incumbents of these posi-
tions are to prepare pay envelopes, fill the same with the exact
amount of money due the employe as prescribed by pay roll
and to pay off city employes at Treasurer's Office or in the
pay wagon either in money or by check as required by the
City Treasurer. -
Qualifications:
Senior Cashier—Persons holding these positions must
have : - +
1. At least two years’ experience as a cashier.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Paymaster—Persons holding these positions must have:
1. At least two years’ experience as a paymaster or
cashier.
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2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. - -
Compensation: * -
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2340 to $4000 with standard salary rates
of $2340, $2760, $3000, $3300, $3600 and $4000.
Temporary compensation for work in this grade is from
75c to $1.00 per hour. - -
CLERK GROUP (C C)
The term “Clerk Group” is used to identify those author-
ized employments of the Clerical Service whose incumbents
are not included specifically in any other group of the Clerical
Service and whose duties are the performance or supervision
of routine office work or other related work not included in
other group definitions. -
GRADE I (C C I)
Titles of Positions: Clerk
Timekeeper
Multigraph Operator
Tabulating Machine Operator
Typist
Clerk With Knowledge of Bookkeeping
Assistant Stores Clerk . .
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Duties: - -
Clerk—The duties of incumbents of these positions are to
perform the simpler forms of routine office work under super-
vision and requiring some skill and experience. .
Examples of Work: -
1, Indexing and filing cards, correspondence and docu-
nnentS. *
2. Making out record cards. -
3. Answering telephone and giving information.
4. Meeting the public.
5. Handling the mail.
Timekeeper—The duties of incumbents of these positions
are to record the amount of time spent by others on City work
and the performance of other work related thereto as directed
by superiors.
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Examples of Work:
1. Keeping time records of city employes on outside work.
2. Preparing payrolls.
3. Distributing pay checks.
4. Reporting progress of work done by gangs.
5. Keeping records of use of materials and movement of
equipment.
Multigraph Operator—The duties of incumbents of these
positions consist of operating a multigraphing machine and
doing other related work as directed.
Tabulating Machine Operator—The duties of incumbents
of these positions consist of punching and tabulating Holle-
rith machine cards and doing other related work.
Typist—The duties of incumbents of these positions are
to operate a typewriting machine and perform the simpler
forms of office work.
Clerk with Knowledge of Bookkeeping—The duties of in-
cumbents of these positions are to perform the duties of Clerk,
Grade I, and in addition thereto to perform the simpler opera-
tions in double-entry bookkeeping and to do other related
work in bookkeeping and to assist in preparing financial
records or in preparing financial statements.
Examples of Work:
1. Posting to ledgers.
2. Preparing statements of accounts.
Assistant Stores Clerk—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to assist a stores clerk in the operation of a
store-room or yard and in accounting for all supplies, mate-
rials and equipment received or disbursed.
Qualifications:
Clerk
Timekeeper
Typist
Clerk with knowledge of bookkeeping
Assistant stores clerk
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission.
Multigraph Operator
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Tabulating Machine Operator
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. Ability to operate the special machine.
2. Such qualifications as are required by the Civil Service
Commission. -
Compensation:
. The range of annual compensation for full time service in -
this grade is from $1020 to $1620 with standard rates of $1020,
$1080, $1140, $1200, $1320, $1440, $1500, $1560 and $1620.
GRADE II (C C II)
Titles of Positions: Senior Clerk
Cost Clerk
Stores Clerk
Meter Reader
Weighmaster
Assistant Buyer
Chief Timekeeper
Senior Typist
Special Typewriter Operator
Duties:
Senior Clerk—The duties of incumbents of these positions
are to perform routine office work requiring familiarity with
departmental practice and a training in office procedure relat-
ing thereto and may include the supervision of employes in
Grade I.
Examples of Work:
1. Conducting correspondence.
2. Checking invoices, contracts, etc.
3. Preparing reports, requiring knowledge of the office.
4. Supervising clerks. -
5. Keeping records of property, for which the department
head is responsible. *
6. Issuing permits, licenses.
7. Giving information to the public, requiring unusual
knowledge of the operation of the department and tact in
handling the public. 2
Cost Clerk—The duties of incumbents of these positions
are to keep records and data on the time and material used in
the construction of new work; the repair of old work and the
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fabrication of new articles and the progress thereof in order
that costs per unit of such work may be made and preserved
for the information and guidance of the department doing
Same. . . . -
Stores Clerk—The duties of incumbents of these positions
are to assume responsible charge of a store-room or yard and
to keep adequate records for all supplies, materials and equip-
ment received and disbursed.
Meter Reader—The duties of incumbents of these posi-
tions are to read meters for the Board of Water Commission-
ers or other public utilities; to deliver bills and to perform
other related work as directed.
Examples of Work:
Reading water and other public utility meters.
Entering readings on assessment records.
Delivering current and delinquent bills.
Making minor inspection of meters.
Investigating cases of irregular consumption.
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Weighmaster—The duties of incumbents of these positions
are to operate scales for the use of the public and to perform
incidental work as assigned.
Assistant Buyer—The duties of incumbents of these posi-
tions are to purchase, upon requisition and according to speci-
fications, supplies, materials and equipment, at the lowest
market price and to perform other related work as assigned.
Chief Timekeeper—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to check the work of timekeepers and payroll
clerks; to compute and record labor distribution and to per-
form other incidental work.
Examples of Work:
Supervising the work of timekeepers.
Checking the work of timekeepers.
Checking payrolls. -
Computing and recording labor distribution.
Report progress on all jobs.
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Senior Typist—The duties of incumbents of these positions
are to operate a typewriting machine and to assume charge
of a number of other typists or to perform the more responsi-
ble kinds of office work, or both.
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Examples of Work:
1. Directing work of typists.
2. Typing the most technical and important departmental
reports.
3. Answering correspondence.
Special Typewriter Operator—The duties of incumbents
of these positions are to operate a billing or bookkeeping type-
writing machine and to perform incidental or related office
work.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I and at least
one year’s experience in Grade I.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1680 to $2160 with standard salary rates
of $1680, $1740, $1800, $1860, $1920, $1980, $2040, $2100 and
$2160. * - -
GRADE III (C C III)
Title of Positions: Special Clerk
' ' ' ' " " Chief Clerk
Buyer
| Traffic Clerk
- Auditing Clerk -
Meter Reader Foreman
Assistant Assessor
JDuties:
Special Clerk—The duties of incumbents of these positions
are to perform highly specialized work in a department in-
volving unusual responsibility and necessitating great per-
sonal initiative in devising and installing the procedure to be
followed and personally doing the work or directing others in
the performance of such work.
Chief Clerk—The duties of incumbents of these positions
are to assume responsibility for the proper performance of the
routine and administrative work of an office and to have the
direction of a large number of subordinates.
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Buyer—The duties of incumbents of these positions are to
purchase in the open market, upon requisition and according
to specifications, the supplies, materials and equipment with
which the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies may be
concerned; to supervise the work of subordinates and to per-
form other related duties as assigned by the Commissioner of
Purchases.
Meter Reader Foreman—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to supervise the work of meter readers under
assigned jurisdiction; to verify the meter readings taken; to
investigate complaints and to perform other related duties as
assigned by the Head of the Department.
Traffic Clerk—The duties of incumbents of these positions
are to receive reports from railroads or other common carriers
on arrival of supplies, goods, wares or merchandise and to
instruct the carrier as to placing of cars, boats, trucks, or such
instrument of transportation as may be employed; to see that
the City’s requirements for coal and other commodities are
complied with as far as common carriers are concerned; to
make claims against common carriers for shortages and to
attend to other detailed incidentals, and the receiving, receipt-
ing for all supplies shipped to the several city institutions;
(to supervise and report sale of all waste material and equip-
ment of City Departments).
GRADE III (C C III)
Duties:
Auditing Clerk—The duties of incumbents of this position
are to assume complete charge of the payment of all bills and
the auditing of all accounts in the office of the Départment of
Purchases and Supplies; to handle all correspondence refer-
ring to accounts and to perform related work as may be as-
signed by the Commissioner of Purchases, his assistant or the
Chief Clerk of the Department.
Assistant Assessor—The duties of incumbents of these
positions which require a very high degree of judgment and
integrity, are to make surveys of real estate and buildings in
order to determine their value and appraise same for assess- .
ment valuations, subject to the approval of the Board of
Assessors; to compute values of fractional parts of lots by the
recognized methods employed for such computation; to make
observations and reduce same to fact reports; to make com-
parisons of values of property in various parts of the City and
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to defend same; and to do other work in the determination of
values of real and personal property as may be assigned by
the Assessor. 2- -
Qualifications:
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Special Clerk—Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade II.
2. At least two years’ experience in Grade II.
3. A thorough knowledge of the specialized work of the
position. - tº -
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Chief Clerk—Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade II.
2. At least three years' experience in Grade II.
3. At least one year of which must have been in the office
in question.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. * , -
Buyer—Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Assistant Buyer, Grade
II. - ... •
2. If by promotion, then subject to such test as the Civil
Service Commission may require, or if by original examina-
tion. - t
3. —At least three years' experience as buyer in a manufac-
turing or mercantile establishment, at least one of which must
have been in the City of Detroit, performing work of Grade II
character and standard.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by -
the Civil Service Commission. - -
Meter Reader Foreman—Person holding this position
must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade II, meter reader.
2. At least two years of experience as meter reader.
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3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. -
Traffic Clerk–Persons holding this position must have:
1. At least two years of experience in traffic work
either with a railroad or with some concern or institution re-
quiring a knowledge of railroad tracks and storage places in
and about Detroit, as well as an acquaintanceship with the
coal traffic, knowledge of bookkeeping and experience in sell-
1ng. - *
Auditing Clerk—Persons holding this position must have:
1. At least two years of experience as an auditor or in
a position as clerk requiring knowledge of auditing.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Assistant Assessor—Persons holding this position must
have :
1. At least a high School education, and,
2. At least three years in handling real estate or in es-
timating building construction costs independently or three
years as an assistant in such work.
3. A high grade of clerical ability.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for work in this grade
for full time service is as follows:
Special Clerk—$2340 to $4000 with standard salary rates
of $2340, $2520, $2760, $3000, $3300, $3600 and $4000.
Chief Clerk
Buyer
Traffic Clerk
Auditing Clerk
Assistant Assessor—$2340 to $4000 with standard salary
rates of $2340, $2520, $2760, $3000, $3300, $3600 and $4000.
Meter Reader Foreman—$1980 to $2520 with standard sal-
ary rates of $1980, $2160, $2340 and $2520.
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BOOKKEEPER GROUP
GRADE I (C B I)
Title of Position: Bookkeeper
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions, which may
include the direction of the work of clerks with experience in
bookkeeping, are to keep controlling accounts of subsidiary
records; to keep general ledgers, prepare balance sheets, and
special reports; to make general entries and posting of con-
trolling accounts; to take trial balances from general ledgers;
to determine accounts to which orders and vouchers are to be
charged (subject to the direction of heads of office or depart-
ment where employed); to prepare special financial statements
and reports for departmental heads.
Qualifications: | |
Persons holding this position must have:
1. A diploma or certificate granted upon completion of a
commercial course at a business college or institution of rec-
ognized standing or its equivalent, or,
2. At least three years of experience as a bookkeeper, or,
3. Three years of experience in work requiring the mini-
mum qualifications of a clerk with knowledge of bookkeeping,
Grade I.
4. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. - g
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1680 to $2400 with standard salary rates
of $1680, $1800, $1920, $2040, $2160, $2280 and $2400. -
AccountanT AND AUDITOR GROUP
GRADE I (C A I) *
Titles of Positions: Accountant
Auditor
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of positions in this grade con-
sist of supervising the operation of the financial procedure of
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offices; designing, revising, and installing accounting systems
for offices; auditing, analyzing, and interpreting financial
documents and records; compile reports of findings and rec-
ommendations; and studying the organization and procedure
of offices and reporting to the Controller upon results of opera-
tion. -
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have :
1. The minimum qualifications for Bookkeeper Group.
2. At least three years’ experience in Bookkeeper Group,
if appointed by promotion and if appointed by original exami-
nation at least three years of experience in a responsible posi-
tion as bookkeeper doing work of the character and standard
prescribed for the Bookkeeper Group.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2040 to $4000.
CUSTODIAL SERVICE (K)
The term “Custodial Service” is used to identify those
authorized employments whose incumbents are placed in cus-
tody of city property, who are charged with its maintenance
and care, who are required to keep order and give informa-
tion to visitors, and who are required to perform incidental
and related work.
ANIMAL KEEPER GROUP (KA)
GRADE I (K A I)
Titles of Positions: Animal Keeper
- Aquarium Attendant
Duties:
Animal Keeper—The duties of incumbents of these posi-
tions are to prepare food and feed, care for, guard and exhibit
animals, birds and reptiles in the Zoo; to clean their living
quarters and equipment.
Aquarium Attendent—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to feed and care for fish; to clean tanks, pools
and equipment, maintain and repair and to assist in collecting
live fish for the aquarium.
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Qualifications: * -
Animal Keeper—Persons holding these positions must
have: - - -
1. Experience as animal keeper. -
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. * > *
Aquarium Attendant—Persons holding these positions
must have: -
1. Experience in fish culture. t
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
Animal Keeper—$1565.
Aquarium Attendant—$1565.
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1080 to $1568 with standard salary rates
of $1080, $1140, $1200, $1320, $1440 and $1560.
ANIMAL KEEPER GROUP
GRADE II (K. A II) -
Title of Position: Aquarist
Duties: - -
The duties of incumbent of these positions are to super-
vise the activities of subordinate employees in this group and
laborers in the care and feeding of fish; to be responsible for
the breeding and exhibition of all stock in the aquarium ; to
supervise the cleaning of tanks, the filtration and circulation
of water; to collect specimens and to do other related work
under direction of the Director. -
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. Two years of experience in Grade I if appointed by
promotion, or two years of work of Grade I character and
standard. *
3. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. . . . -
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Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1440 to $1800 with standard salary rates .
of $1440, $1560, $1680, $1722 and $1800. .
ANIMAL KEEPER GROUP
GRADE III (KA III)
Title of Position: Director of Aquarium
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions, which involve
the supervision of employees in Grade I and II, are to exer-
cise the highest degree of skill in the selection, care, breed-
ing and exhibition of animals, birds, reptiles and fishes of the
various classes; to assume complete responsibility for all of
the functions mentoned and to arrange for their exchange,
sale and purchase in accordance with the regulations of the
Park Department. *~
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. Experience and technical training in ichthyology and
a working knowledge of zoology.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
- The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2520 to $3300 with standard salary rates
of $2520, $2760, $3000 and $3300.
BRIDGE TENDER GROUP (K B)
The term “Bridge Tender Group” is applied to those em-
ployments of the custodial service whose incumbents are re-
quired to guard, maintain, clean and assist in the operation of
bridges owned by the City.
GRADE I (K B I)
Title of Position: Bridge Tender
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to look
out for boats, assist in the operation of the bridge and assist
in the operation of the draw span.
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Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions rinust have:
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission. -
Compensation: $37.50 week.
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this Grade is from $1140 to $1440 with standard salary rates
of $1140, $1200, $1320 and $1440. •
CARETAKER GROUP (K C)
The term “Caretaker Group” is applied to those emplby-
ments of the Custodial Service whose incumbents are re-
quired to assume responsibility for the maintenance, heating,
protection, cleaning and general care of buildings, and other
structures owned or controlled by the City; to assist in keep-
ing order among and giving information to persons visiting
or passing through public places or buildings.
GRADE I (K C I)
Title of Position: Caretaker
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to main-
tain, clean and assist in the heating of buildings owned or
controlled by the City; to clean walks and lawns; to make
repairs in or about baths, cottages, comfort stations and other
similar structures owned or controlled by the City; and to
keep order among persons visiting these places.
Qualifications: -
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission. - -
Compensation—$2000.
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this Grade is from $900 to $1320 with standard salary rates
of $900, $960, $1020, $1080, $1140, $1200 and $1320.
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CARETAKER GROUP (KG)
GRADE II (K C II)
Titles of Positions: Head Caretaker
Janitor
Duties: *
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to super-
vise, direct, and assist the authorized employees of Grade I
in the maintenance, cleaning and operation of buildings, baths,
comfort stations, fire houses and other similar structures
owned or controlled by the City; and to make minor repairs
on buildings, and to the heating, plumbing and other equip-
ment where an engineman is employed.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have.
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. If appointed by promotion, at least one year's exper-
ience in Grade I and if by original examination at least one
year's experience in work of Grade I character and standard.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1440 to $1680 with standard salary rates
of $1440, $1560 and $1680.
CARETAKER GROUP (K C)
GRADE III (K C III). -
Title of Position: Custodian (Art Museum)
Duties:
The incumbents of these positions are to assume respon-
sibility for the care and upkeep of the building and safeguard-
ing of the collection; to supervise the receipt, unpacking and
installation of exhibits; to repair and make frames; to have
charge of storage of collections and exhibitions; to supervise
and direct the work of caretakers, firemen, guards and labor-
ers employed in the care and maintenance of the building and
to do other incidental work as directed by the Curator of the
Museum. -
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have :
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I1.
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2. If appointed by promotion at least three years’ experi-
ence in Grade II, or if by original exam., at least three years'
experience in work of Grade II character and standard.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. •
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1800 to $2160 with standard salary rates
of $1800, $1980 and $2160. -
CARETAKER GROUP (KC)
GRADE IV (K C IV)
Title of Positions: Custodian (Municipal Court and City Ser-
vice Building) f - - * =
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to super-
vise enginemen and employees of the lower grades of the Cus-
todial Service, in the heating, ventilation, maintenance, re-
pair and cleaning of the Municipal Court and City Service
Building and in the heating of other buildings connected with
the heating system of the Municipal Courts Building and the
Board of Health Building; to keep the time and report thereon
and to supervise and receipt and issue all materials necessary
in such work. *
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have :
1. Experience as Chief Janitor.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service
in this grade is from $2340 to $3000 with standard salary rates
of $2340, $2520, $2760 and $3000.
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IRECREATIONAL GROUP (KR)
GRADE I (K R I)
Title of Position: Caretaker of Costumer
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of this position are to act as
custodian of costumes for the Recreation Commission, to keep
all costumes repaired and in order; to assist in making new
costumes, also to assist in making arm bands, movie sheets,
etc., for the use of the Recreation Commission. -
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have :
1. At least one year's experience in a similar capacity in
the theatrical business, or commercial dress-making or cos-
tuming or as a seamstress.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. -
Compensation:
The range of salary rates in this grade per diem are $3.50,
$3.75 and $4.00.
GRADE II (K R II)
Title of Position:-Director of Bath House
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Duties:
The duties of incumbents of this position are to assume
general supervision of bath house and to be in responsible
charge of them; to assume responsibility for the proper main-
tenance and upkeep of the building and of all equipment and
be responsible for the proper discharge of duties of subordi-
nates; keep reports and time of employees and of supplies
purchased and disbursed, also reports of receipts and deposits
made with the City Treasurer and take inventory and annual
proper estimates for future use.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have :
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission.
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Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1560 to $2160 with standard salary rates
of $1560, $1680, $1800, $1980 and $2160.
MANAGER GROUP (K M)
GRADE I (K M I)
Title of Position:—Assistant Market Master
Duties:
The duties of the incumbents of these positions are to as-
sist the Market Master in the enforcement of all Market Or-
dinances; to assist in the supervision thereof, the collection
and custody of stall rents and market fees; the care and cus-
tody of City property in the markets; the preparation of re-
ports and to perform other related duties as assigned by the
Market Master.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. At least one year of marketing experience.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1200 to $1620 with annual salary rates of
$1200, $1260, $1320, $1380, $1440, $1500, $1560 and $1620.
MANAGER GROUP (KM)
GRADE I (K M I)
Title of Position: Assistant Manager Skating Pavilion
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to assist
in the supervision and management of the several refectories
of the Park Department, as required, to assist in the direction
and purchase of all supplies and materials used by them, and
to direct them generally in their work toward the improve-
ment of the service; to assist in the collection of all moneys
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taken in at the refectories, deposit same with the City, Treas-
urer, and to account for all money entrusted for miscellaneous
use as necessities arise.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have :
1. Two years of experience in a restaurant or store.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1320 to $1440.
MANAGER GROUP (KM)
GRADE II (K M II)
Title of Position: Market Master
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to assume
supervisory, responsibility for the conduct of public markets,
under the direction of the Director of the Bureau of Municipal
Markets; to enforce market ordinances; to collect stall rents
and market fees and be responsible for the deposit of same
with the fiscal officer in the Bureau of Markets; to supervise
the care and cleaning of market buildings and comfort sta-
tions; to requisition supplies for comfort stations and the
market; to make up daily reports and to perform other related
duties as assigned by the Director of the Bureau.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions have have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade 1.
2. At least two years of experience in Grade I if ap-
pointed by promotion or if appointed by original examination,
3. At least two years of experience of Grade I character
and standard.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
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Compensation:
. The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1680 to $2160 with standard salary rates
of $1680, $1800, $1980 and $2160.
MANAGER GROUP (KM)
GRADE I (K M II)
Titles of Positions: Manager of Belle Isle Casino
Manager of Boat Livery
Manager of Skating Pavilion ,
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Duties:
Manager of Belle Isle Casino—The duties of the incum-
bents of this position are to assume responsible charge of the
building and the stock therein; to supervise the activities of
all employees at the Casino; to requisition materials and sup-
plies for the operation of the Casino; to assume responsibil-
ity for the safe keeping of all cash receipts until deposited or
collected by superior, and to perform related duties as directed
by the Superintendent of Public Service.
Manager of Boat Livery—The duties of the incumbents of
this position are to assume responsibility for the condition of
the boats rented to the public, to rent space for canoe stor-
age, to check receipts from boat and canoe rentals; during the
winter season to make repairs on those owned by the City
of Detroit and to perform other related duties as assigned by
the Superintendent of Public Service.
Manager of the Skating Pavilion—The duties of the in-
cumbent of this position are to assume responsibility for the
safekeeping of the equipment, supplies and merchandise and
cash receipts; to supervise the activities of subordinate em-
ployees and to perform such work as may be necessary in
helping out during rush periods or such related duties as may
be assigned by the Superintendent of Public Service.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission.
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Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1800 to $2340 with annual salary rates of
$1800, $1980, $2160 and $2340.
GUARD GROUP (K G)
GRADE I (K G I)
Title of Position: Guard
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to protect
collections of pictures, articles of historic interest, etc., from
fire hazards or molestation by the public; to direct visitors
about such collections, and to perform such other related
work as may be required. -
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission. -
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1200 to $1560 with standard salary rates
of $1200, $1320, $1440 and $1560.
WATCHMAN GROUP (K W)
The term “Watchman Group” is used to identify those
employments of the custodial service whose incumbents are
required to exercise care and vigilance in the protection of
City property from theft, fire or other danger and to do other
light work.
GRADE I (K W I)
Title of Position: Watchman
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions, which may
include light cleaning or other labor, or very simple clerical
work, are to exercise care and vigilance in the protection of
property owned, controlled or in the custody of the City from
theft, fire or other hazard or injury.
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Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $960 to $1440 with standard salary rates of
$960, $1020, $1080, $1140, $1200, $1320, $1440.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE (E)
The term “Educational Service” is applied to those author-
ized employments of the City of Detroit whose incumbents are
required to give and supervise instruction designed to de-
velop the mental and physical powers and to develop man-
ual dexterity or skill.
Note: This service does not include the teachers under
the control of the Board of Education.
CURATOR GROUP (E C)
Definition: The term “Curator Group” is used to identify
those authorized employments of the Educational Service
whose incumbents are required to arrange, classify, catalogue
and exhibit collections of pictures, ceramics, rugs, historical
objects, etc., and to make recommendations re accessions to
this department. &
GRADE I (E C I)
Title of Position: Assistant Curator
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to assist
in the installation of collections of pictures, furniture, rugs,
articles of historic interest, ceramics, etc.; to arrange, classify,
label and catalogue same; to prepare publicity matter and to
do other related work in connection with the display and
exhibit of such collections.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have :
1. A degree, diploma or certificate granted on the com-
pletion of a standard course of instruction in a college or uni-
versity of recognized standing.
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2. At least one year of special instruction in art, history,
ceramics and other specialized training as may be required by
the specific nature of a collection to be exhibited.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range"of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1440 to $1800 with standard salary rates
of $1440, $1560, $1680 and $1800.
CURATOR GROUP
GRADE II (E C II)
Title of Position: Junior Curator
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of this position, which may re-
quire the supervision of employees of Grade I, are to install
collections of pictures, furniture, rugs, articles of historical
interest, ceramics, etc.; to arrange, classify, label and cata-
logue same; to prepare publicity matter in connection with
the display and exhibit of such collections and to do other re-
lated work, -
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position shall have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. At least three years of service in Grade I if appointed
by promotion, or if appointed otherwise than by promotion,
at least three years’ experience of the character and standard
of Grade I.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
. The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1980 to $2520 with standard salary rates
as follows: $1980, $2160, $2340 and $2520.
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CURATOR GROUP
GRADE III (E C III)
Title of Position: Departmental Curator
Duties: \
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The duties of incumbents of these positions, requiring a
high degree of specialized training, are to assume responsi–
ble charge of a Division of an Art Institute or Museum, and
to direct its activities, to give instruction in the specialized
line, to prepare articles for publication and general dissemi-
nation by the Director of the Institute or Museum.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have : |
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade II, if appointed
by promotion at least two years of experience in Grade II; if
appointed otherwise than by promotion at least three years
of experience in work of Grade II character and standard.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this Grade is from $2760 to $4200.
CURATOR GROUP
GRADE IV (E C IV)
Title of Position: Director of the Art Institute
Duties:
The duties of the incumbents of this position, which re-
quires the highest specialized knowledge and training, are to
assume complete supervisory responsibility for the acquisi-
tion, arrangement, classification and exhibition of art, histori-
cal and other collections; to supervise and direct all activities
of the educational division; to prepare publicity matter and
to give expert advice and to act as chief administrative officer
of the Art Institute.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position shall have :
1. The incumbents of this position must have had exper-
ience in similar lines of work and have demonstrated execu-
tive ability. Appointed by the Arts Commission.
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Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $5100 and up.
MUSEUM INSTRUCTOR GROUP (E M)
The term “Museum Instructor Group” is used to identify
those authorized employments of the Educational Service
whose incumbents are required to give instruction in Art
and the History of Art, to write on subjects pertaining thereto,
and to do related work. ºf
GRADE I (E M I)
Title of Position: Junior Museum Instructor
Duties: *~
The duties of incumbents of this position are to give in-
struction in Art and the History of Art to groups of children
and adults and to perform related work as directed.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. A degree, diploma or certificate granted on the com-
pletion of a standard course of instruction in a college or
university of recognized standing.
2. At least one year of special instruction in art, history,
ceramics and other specialized training as may be required
by the specific nature of a collection to be exhibited.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. *
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1440 to $1800 with standard salary rates
of $1440, $1560, $1680 and $1800.
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MUSEUM INSTRUCTOR GROUP
GRADE II (E M II)
Title of Position: Museum Instructor
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to conduct
advanced classes in Art and the History of Art, to prepare
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articles for publicity on subjects of interest in connection
with the museum, and to perform other related duties as
directed by the Educational Director.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. At least two years of experience in Grade I, if ap-
pointed by promotion; if appointed by original examination
at least two years of experience of Grade I character and
standard.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1980 to $2520 with standard salary rates
of $1980, $2160, $2340 and $2520,
MUSEUM INSTRUCTOR GROUP
GRADE III (E M III)
Title of Position: Educational Director
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of this position are, under the
direction of the Director of the Institute, to plan and lay out
courses of instruction in Art and the History of Art; to super-
vise and direct the Instructor in this work; to write on mat-
ters of interest to artist and art collectors; to give advice and
information and perform related duties as directed by the
Director of the Institute.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position shall have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade II.
2. At least two years in Grade II, if appointed by promo-
tion; or if appointed otherwise than by promotion, at least
two years of experience in work of Grade II character and
standard.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
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Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2760 to $3600 with standard salary rates
as follows: $2760, $3000, $3300 and $3600.
PUBLICITY SPECIALIST GROUP (E P)
The term “Publicity Specialist Group” is used to identify
those authorized employments of the Educational Service
whose incumbents are required to prepare or assist in the
preparation of departmental literature and bulletin; to super-
vise proof readings and editorial revision of same; to conduct
publicity and educational campaigns when such work is not
otherwise provided for, and to perform such other related
duties as may be required. tºp
GRADE I (E P I)
Title of Position: Assistant to the Director of Markets
(Publicity Specialist)
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of this position are to attend
daily markets; to study market conditions and to secure sales
prices; to prepare daily market reports, fair price reports and
other “Daily Market Report”; direct the publication and mail-
ing of these reports throughout Southern Michigan and con-
tiguous territory; to give information and advice to growers
and others interested in market prices and conditions.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. At least three years of experience in a newspaper or
other publicity work.
2. At least one year of experience in marketing and dis-
tributing farm produce and food stuffs.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
. The range of annual compensation for full time service in *
this grade is from $2340 to $3000 with annual Salary rates of
$2340, $2520, $2760 and $3000.
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INSPECTIONAL SERVICE (I)
The term “Inspectional Service” is applied to those em-
ployments of the City of Detroit whose incumbents are
required to make observations and reports on facts and con-
ditions and to supervise such observations and reporting and
to inaugurate official action to the end that compliance with
regulations, standards or specifications covering the public
health and safety may be insured ; that the performance of
work and the delivering of things purchased for the City may
be carried out in compliance with plans, specifications, stand-
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INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS GROUP (IB)
The term “Inspector of Buildings Group” is used to iden-
tify those employments of the Inspectional Service whose
incumbents are required to inspect of and report on or to
supervise and be responsible for the inspection of an report
on construction, alteration, maintenance, and use of public
and private buildings and other structures including plumb-
ing, plastering, elevators, steel work, amusement devices, etc.,
in order to insure compliance with the provisions of the
building code, the labor and housing laws and regulations
governing public health and safety. -
GRADE I (I B I)
Title of Positions: Building Inspector
Plumbing Inspector
Elevator Inspector
Inspector of Interior Wiring
Duties:
Building Inspector—The duties of incumbents of this posi-
tion are to inspect and report on construction, alteration,
repairs and maintenance work, of buildings and other struc-
tures as to the proper authorization, quality of materials,
compliance with the Building Code, and with regulations of
public health and safety; to make surveys of buildings thought
to be unsafe AND to determine the safety thereof; to make
inspection on all buildings used as places of public assemblage
and to make complaints in court for all violations of require-
ments of the Building Code or existing ordinances and
StatuteS.
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Plumbing Inspector—The duties of persons holding these
positions are to inspect the drains of all buildings being
erected or altered; to inspect all sewer arms from the street
or alley lateral to the buildings either in contracting or being
altered and to make detailed reports thereon.
Elevator Inspector—The duties of persons holding these
positions are to inspect all cars and cables, and try out all
safety appliances, catches and doors, etc., and to See all ma-
chinery and parts are properly cared for, and that the eleva-
tors are properly equipped with safety devices in compliance
with those sections of the Building Code detailed to elevators;
to make reports covering the work done daily.
Inspector of Interior Wiring--The duties of persons hold-
ing these positions are to inspect all interior wiring in new
and old places while work is being done, that is before lath
and plastering is done; to see that the work is done in accord-
ance with the rules of the National Board of Fire Under- .
writers, and the special regulation of the Building Code of the
City of Detroit, and in case of violation of any of the rules
mentioned above, should follow through and see that the work
is stopped and the proper reports made to the Head of the
Inspection Department. -
Qualifications:
Building Inspector—Persons holding these positions must
have:
1. Not less than five years of experience as an architect,
engineer, mason, carpenter, plumber or plasterer's foreman.
2. Such other additional qualifications as may be required
by Civil Service Commission.
Plumbing Inspector—Persons holding these positions must
have:
1. At least five years as journeyman plumber.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Elevator Inspector—Persons holding these positions must
have : - -
1. At least two years of practical experience in the con-
struction of elevator machinery.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
. Inspector of Interior Wiring—Persons holding these posi-
tions must have: - .
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1. At least five years of experience in practical electrical
work as wireman, electrician, electrical contractor, and elec-
trical inspector.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by, the
Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
these positions is from $1800 to $2340 with standard salary
rates of $1800, $1980, $2160 and $2340,
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS GROUP
GRADE II (I B II)
Title of Positions: Superintendent of Heating
Chief Plumbing Inspector
Assistant Chief Building Inspector
Duties:
Superintendent of Heating—The duties of incumbents of
this position are to examine the plans submitted for the heat-
ing plants in new buildings and to supervise the installation
of all heating plants in the City of Detroit.
Chief Plumbing Inspector—The duties of incumbents of
this position are to assume general Supervision of the plumb-
ing and to give out general information relative to require-
ments of Plumbing Code; to pass upon reports and violations
filed by inspectors of plumbing; to attend meetings of the
Board of Examiners of Plumbers and to transact all other
business relative to the Plumbing Code coming through the
Building Commissioner's office.
Assistant Chief Building Inspector—The duties of incum-
bents of this position are to assume the duties of the Chief
Inspector in his absence and to examine plans, specifications
and appliances of these as to their compliance with the Build--
ing Code, state rules and code and the fire laws.
Qualifications:
Superintendent of Plumbing and Heating—Persons hold-
ing this position must have :
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. At least five years of experience in Grade I, if the posi-
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tion is filled by promotion; or if filled by original examination
at least three years of experience in work of Grade I character
and standard. - r
3. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. -
Chief Plumbing Inspector—Persons holding this position
must have:
1. The minimum qualification of Grade I.
2. If appointed by promotion at least three years' experi-
ence in Grade I, and if appointed by other than promotion at
least five years of work of Grade I character and standard.
3. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Assistant Chief Building Inspector—Persons holding this
position must have :
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. If appointed by promotion at least three years' experi-
ence in Grade I, and if appointed otherwise, at least five years'
experience in work of Grade I character and standard.
3. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. •
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Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2520 to $3300 with standard salary rates
of $2520, $2760, $3000 and $3300.
INSPECTOR OF BUILDING GROUP
GRADE III (I B III)
Title of Position: Chief Building. Inspector
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of this position are to exercise
general superyision over the employes of the Bureau of Build-
ings; to make assignments to the inspectors, engineers, plan
examiners and clerks for daily performance; to supervise and
assume responsibility for the approval or disapproval of all
building plans presented to the department for the issuance
of permits; to answer all questions of the public relative to
the building code and the regulations pertaining thereto.
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Qualifications: -
Persons holding this position shall have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade II.
2. At least three years of experience in Grade II, if ap-
pointed by promotion. If appointed otherwise at least five
years of experience in work of Grade Il character and standard.
3. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. * *
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this position is from $3600 to $4200 with standard salary rates
of $3600, $3900 and $4200. -
Special Regulation Covering Compensation:
Advancement within this grade is conditional upon ap-
praisal, which must indicate that the rate requested, does not
exceed the value of the work to be performed.
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR GROUP (IE)
The term “Electrical Inspector Group” is used to identify
those authorized employments of the Inspectional Service
whose incumbents are requiréd to make inspection and report
on the condition of new and old electric wiring; the installa-
tion of apparatus and electrical devices and to see to it that
all such work is done in accordance with the rules of the Na-
tional Board of Fire Underwriters and the Building Code of
the City of Detroit.
GRADE I (I E I)
Title of Positions: Electrical Inspector
- Inspector of Overhead Lines
Duties:
Electrical Inspector—The duties of incumbents of this
position are to make inspections and report on the installation
of interior electrical wiring, knob and tube work, meters, gar-
age wiring, electric conduits, equipment and apparatus and to
perform other related work, as directed by the Chief Electri-
cal Inspector.
Inspector of Overhead Lines—The duties of incumbents
of these positions are to inspect poles, cross arms, guy stubs,
wires, cables and other equipment of all public utilities com-
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panies of Detroit employing them, including lines of the Po-
lice and Fire Alarm Telegraph; to note and report all de-
fects; to recommend changes for the public good; to investi-
gate and report all accidents and deaths due to defective poles
or wires; to check all new construction, and to see that all
work on overhead lines is done in strict compliance with the
City Ordinance and the Underwriters' rules.
Qualifications:
Electrical Inspector—Persons holding this position must
have : * -
1. At least two years of experience as an electrical wire-
man, electrician or contractor.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Inspector of Overhead Lines—Persons holding this posi-
tion must have :
1. At least three years of experience as foreman or su-
perintendent of overhead lines.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
Electrical Inspector—The range of annual compensation
for full time service in this grade is from $1800 to $2340 with
standard salary rates of $1800, $1900, $2160 and $2340.
Inspector of Overhead Lines—The range of annual com-
pensation for full time service in this grade is from $2160 to
$2760 with standard salary rates of $2160, $2340, $2520 and
$2760.
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR GROUP
GRADE II (I E II)
Title of Position: Chief Electrical Inspector
Duties:
The duties of the incumbent of this position are to assume
supervisory responsibility over all electrical inspectors in the
field; to keep records of work performed; to confer and ad-
vise with architects, engineers, building and electrical con-
tractors relative to the approved manner of installing elec-
trical wiring and appliances; to pass upon plans for electric
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installations; to supervise and examine for licenses contrac-
tors and electricians, and to make investigations of accidents
alleged to have been caused from defective electrical work.
Qualifications:
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Persons holding these positions must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. At least three years’ experience in Grade I if appointed
by promotion, or if appointed by original examination at least
three years’ work of Grade I character and standard.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. 4.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2520 to $4400 with standard salary rates
of $2520, $2760, $3000 and $3300. f
FIRE ALARM INSPECTOR GROUP (I F)
The term “Fire Alarm Inspector Group” is used to identify
those employments of the Inspectional Service whose incum-
bents are required to inspect and pass upon the installation
of Fire Alarm Telephone and Telegraph lines, cables, wires,
boxes and instruments, to assure the Department that all work
is installed according to plans and specifications prepared by
the Bureau.
GRADE I (I F I)
Title of Positions: Inspector of Fire Alarm Boxes
Inspector of Fire Alarm Instruments
Duties:
Inspector of Fire Alarm Boxes—The duties of incumbents
of these positions are to inspect and repair Fire Alarm Boxes
in the Game Well system, and to instruct officers in the cor-
rect use of same. -
Inspector of Fire Alarm Instruments—The duties of in-
cumbents of these positions are to make tests both electrical
and mechanical on fire boxes, registers, gongs, meters, tele-
phones, lamps, etc., and to repair same when needed; to make
up and install instruments and terminal boards for engine
houses; to replace fire boxes when necessary and to perform
other related work as occasion requires.
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Qualifications:
Inspector of Fire Alarm Boxes—Persons holding these po-
sitions must have :
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade III of the Elec-
trical Worker Group.
Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Board of Examiners of the Fire Department, and the Civil
Service Commission. e -
Inspector of Fire Alarm Instruments—Persons holding
these positions must have :
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade III of the Elec-
trical Worker Group.
2. Some experience in the operation of machine tools.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
Inspector of Fire Alarm Boxes.
Inspector of Fire Alarm Instruments.
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1980 to $2340 with standard salary rates
of $1980, $2160 and $2340.
MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTOR GROUP (I M)
The term “Miscellaneous Inspector Group” is used to
identify these employments of the Inspectional Service whose
incumbents are required to perform inspectional work of
exceptional nature not included in other groups of the Inspec-
tional Service. &
GRADE I (I M I)
Title of Positions: Boiler Inspector
Inspector of Conduits
Inflammable Liquid Inspector
Sign Inspector
Smoke Inspector
Inspector of Supplies
Assistant Sealer of Weights and Meas-
UlreS.
Inspector Department of Parks and
Boulevards
Refrigeration Inspector
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Duties:
Boiler Inspector—The duties of incumbents of this posi-
tion are to make inspections both internal and external of
steam boilers, both new and old installations, boiler acces-
Sories, air tanks, rendering tanks and all kinds of pressure
vessels; the calculation of stresses, sizes, allowable pressures,
size of accessories, etc., report on all inspections and to ascer-
tain that all engine men and boiler operators have the proper
licenses to guarantee safe operation of boilers and equipment
under their charge.
Inspector of Conduits—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to inspect materials and workmanship entering
into the construction of underground conduits for high ten-
sion cables; to assure the City strict compliance with the plans,
specifications and contracts covering such construction, and to
report all construction or other superior authority.
Inflammable Liquid Inspector—The duties of persons hold-
ing this position are to inspect the installation of gasoline,
fuel oils, and high pressure tanks; to inspect high pressure
boilers at plants and in boiler shops; to inspect storage of all
inflammable liquid at dry cleaning plants, garages, manufac-
turing plants, retail stations, jobbing plants, grocery stores,
paint and oil dealers and all other places; storage of films and
to make reports on same; to investigate explosions and fires
resulting from the use of storage of inflammable liquid; to
make complaints and prosecute in court; to perform such other
related duties as are required by the Commissioner of Safety.
Sign Inspector—The duties of persons holding this position
are to inspect signs to the end that the installation thereof
shall conform to all the requirements of the building code and
City ordinance relative to the safety of the public; to make
report on all inspections; to serve owners with notice as to
the condition of their signs; to make complaints against viola-
tion of the building code relative to signs in the recorder's
COurt.
Smoke Inspector—The duties of persons holding this po-
sition are to investigate all complaints relative to violation of
the smoke ordinance; to confer with and instruct engine men
and boiler operators on the proper methods of burning fuel;
to make suggestions as to remedial measures that may be
instituted; to insure the proper combustion of fuel; to make
scientific tests on ſurnaces and stacks; to make complaints for
violations of laws and ordinances relative to prevention of
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smoke in the City of Detroit; to serve notices, make reports
and assist in the prosecution of violators of ordinance where
such action is ordered by the Commissioner, and to do other
work of like nature as directed.
Inspector of Supplies—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to inspect supplies for the purpose of enforcing
contract of open market order specification; to make report
on the quantity, quality and condition of supplies and to
ascertain quantities, proceed of manufacture, prices, customs
and conditions; to follow up and expedite delivery of orders.
Assistant Sealer of Weights and Measures—The duties of
incumbents of these positions are to inspect and to seal or
condemn and destroy scales, weights, measures and containers,
to assist in the prosecution of violators of the weights and
measures ordinance and to perform the related duties.
Inspector—Department of Parks and Boulevards—The
duties of incumbents of these positions are to inspect grading
for driveways and sidewalks in the park and boulevard sys-
tem; to inspect the mixing, placing and finishing of concrete
and cement work; to assure compliance with the requirements
of the T’ark Board for such construction work.
Refrigeration Inspection—The duties of incumbents of this
position are to examine plans for new and reconstructed refrig-
eration and ice making plants, acetylene plants, and to make
report thereon ; to assist in the examination of applicants for
engineers’ and boiler operators’ licenses, and to do special in-
spection work as directed by the Commissioner.
Qualifications: • .
Boiler Inspector—Persons holding this position must have:
1. At least five years of experience in the design, manu-
facture or operation of steam boilers.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Inspector of Conduits—Persons holding this position must
have:
1. At least two years of experience in construction work
of a nature that will give a working knowledge of the ma-
terials entering into conduit construction, and also familiarize
the incumbent with the method of underground construction.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
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Inflammable Liquid Inspector—Persons holding this posi-
tion must have: -
1. At least five years of experience in the design, manu-
facture or operation of steam boilers and other high-pressure
receptacles. tº *
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Sign Inspector—Persons holding this position must have:
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission.
Smoke Inspector—Persons holding this position must
have : -
1. At least five years of experience in the design or con-
struction of furnaces, stacks, boilers and boiler settings.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. - -
Inspector of Suppliess—Persons holding this position must
have : *s
1. Experience in the purchase, inspection and handling
of supplies whose nature may be specified under the title of
the specification of position to be filled.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Assistant Sealer of Weights and Measures—Persons hold-
ing this position must have:
1. Training or experience recognized by the Civil Service
Commission.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Inspector Department of Parks and Boulevards—Persons
holding this position must have : ---
1. Experience in the construction of driveways and side-
walks.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
. Refrigeration Inspector—Persons holding this position
must have : &
1. At least five years of experience in the design, con-
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struction or operation of refrigerating machinery, in addition
to the usual experience in a qualified operating engine man.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is as follows:
Boiler Inspector—$1800 to $2340 with standard salary
rates of $1800, $1980, $2160 and $2340.
Inspector of Conduits—$1560 to $2160 with standard sal-
ary rates of $1500, $1680, $1980 and $2160.
Inflammable Liquid Inspector—$1800 to $2340 with stand-
ard salary rates of $1800, $1980, $2160 and $2340.
Sign Inspector—$1440 to $1800 with standard salary rates
of $1440, $1560, $1680 and $1800.
Smoke Inspector—$1800 to $2340 with standard salary
rates of $1800, $1980, $2160 and $2340.
Inspector of Supplies—$1440 to $1980 with standard sal-
ary rates of $1440, $1560, $1680, $1800 and $1980.
Assistant Sealer of Weights and Measures—$1560 to $2160
with standard salary rates of $1560, $1680, $1800 and $2160.
Inspector—Department of Parks and Boulevards—#1320
to $1680 with standard salary rates of $1320, $1440, $1560
and $1680.
Refrigeration Inspector—$1800 to $2340 with standard
salary rates of $1800, $1980, $2160 and $2340.
PUBLIC WORKS GROUP (I P)
The term “Public Works Group” is used to identify those
employments of the Inspectional Service whose incumbents
are required to inspect activities in construction work done
under the direction and supervision of the Department of
Public Works or of one of its Bureaus.
GRADE I (I P I)
Title of Positions:—Gas Meter Inspector
* Sewer Inspector
Permit Inspector
Sidewalk Inspector
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Sand Inspector
Paving Inspector -
Inspector of Bituminous Pavements
Asphalt Plant Inspector
Assistant Cement Inspector
Duties:
Gas Meter Inspector—The duties of incumbents of this
position are to inspect gas meters and to investigate all com-
plaints of whatever sort received by the Department of Public
Works pertaining to the supply or quality of gas.
Sewer Inspector—The duties of incumbents of this position
are to follow the work of sewer construction as assigned, to
assume the performance of the contract in accord with plans,
specifications, and to examine materials as delivered or as
worked up; to check lines and grades; to be vigilant in the
protection of the traveling public, and also in the protection
of other sub-surface structures; to assure the proper restora-
tion of the street and pavement; to keep records of progress
of work, and to do other related work as directed by the Chief
Inspector.
Permit Inspector—The duties of incumbents of this posi-
tion are to inspect all work done in the streets of the City of
Detroit by plumbers, sewer contractors, public Service cor-
porations and others, for which the issuance of a permit is
required. The inspection covers all those matters in connec-
tion with the construction of water and sewer connections and
connections to the conduits, manholes or service boxes of
other public service corporations, including the protection of
other underground structures during the excavation; the
proper backfilling of excavation; the replacement of pave-
ments; the protection of the public and the Fire Department
while the excavation is open and the cleaning up of the street
after the job is finished. These inspectors also are to super-
vise the moving of houses, steam shovels, cranes and other
heavy portable machinery through the streets, and also to see
that for all work undertaken in the streets or alleys of the City
a proper permit is taken out.
Sidewalk Inspector—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to make inspections of sidewalks, street intersec-
tions, street and alley crosswalks, street signs and obstruc-
tions, bad paving or other street, conditions; to prepare and
mail notices to property owners giving notice of the necessity
of repairs or new construction; to reinspect and measure walks
after being built or repaired; to verify lot numbers in the City
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Assessor's Office, and to do other related work in connection
with sidewalk repair and construction.
Sand Inspector—The duties of the incumbent of this posi-
tion are to inspect all sand and gravel consigned to the De-
partment of Public Works and used by contractors doing work
for that Department.
Paving Inspector—The duties of incumbents of these posi-
tions are to inspect the quality of materials entering into the
construction of pavement and curbing on streets, alleys and
other public places; to pass upon the workmanship and on the
conformity of the work to the lines and grades established by
the City Engineer, and in general to assure the City of the
strict compliance with plans and specifications of the contract
(and to perform other related duties as may be assigned by the
Superintendent of the Bureau).
Inspector of Bituminous Pavements—The duties of incum-
bents of these positions are to inspect all bituminous pave-
ments laid under contract for the City of Detroit; to assure
compliance with specifications prepared by the City Engineer;
to make reports to the Superintendent of Asphalt Plant as to
compliance with specifications and the amount of work done.
- Asphalt Plant Inspector—The duties of incumbents of
these positions are to inspect all materials received and used
in the manufacture of bituminous paving; to obtain much com-
position of materials; to insist upon the proper proportion
of the elements; to take temperatures and samples of the
finished product; to test the consistency of asphaltic cement
and to submit samples of asphalts and oils to the Municipal
Laboratory for analysis and examinations; to report the detail
on the work of the contractors both as to compliance with
specifications and amount of work completed.
Assistant Cement Inspector—The duties of incumbents of
these positions are to take samples from lots of cement arriv-
ing in the City for the use of the Department of Public Works,
or for the use of contractors on public work; to assist the
cement inspector in testing cement, and to perform other
related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Gas Meter Inspector—Persons holding this position must
have : * . .
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission.
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Sewer Inspector—Persons holding this position must have:
1. Public school education.
2. At least two years of experience in public works con-
struction (preferably sewers) or other similar work recognized
as qualifying by the Civil Service Commission. -
3. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. f
Permit Inspector—Persons holding this position must
have : -
1. Experience in construction work.
2. Such other qualifications as are required by the Civil
Service Commission.
Sidewalk Inspector—Persons holding these positions must
have : • ‘
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission.
Sand Inspector—Persons holding this position must have:
1. At least one year of experience in the inspection of
sand and gravel and concrete aggregates.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Paving Inspector—Persons holding these positions must
have :
1. At least two years of experience in construction work,
preferably in street construction in a supervisory capacity or
in work considered equivalent by the Civil Service Commis-
Sion. -
2. The ability to read and interpret blueprints and speci-
fications.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. -
Inspector of Bituminous Pavements—Persons holding
these positions must have : ---
1 At least two years of experience in the construction or
inspection of pavements.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. -
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Asphalt Plant Inspector—Persons holding this position
must have :
1. At least two years of experience in a supervisory ca-
pacity in the manufacture of asphaltic or bituminous paving
material or in its inspection.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Assistant Cement Inspector—Persons holding this posi-
tion must have:
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range cº annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is as follows:
Gas Meter Inspector—$1980 to $2340 with standard sal-
ary rates of $1980, $2160 and $2340.
Sewer Inspector,
Sand Inspector,
Paving Inspector,
. Asphalt Plant Inspector—$1560 to $1980 with standard
salary rates of $1560, $1680, $1800 and $1980.
Permit Inspector,
Sidewalk Inspector—$1400 to $1800 with standard salary
rates of $1440, $1560, $1680 and $1800.
Assistant Cement Inspector—$1560 to $1800 with stand-
ard salary rates of $1560, $1680 and $1800.
Inspector of Bituminous Pavements—$1560 to $1800 with
standard salary rates of $1560, $1680 and $1800.
The daily rates for work in this grade are from $5.00 to
$8.00 per diem. * *
PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION GROUP
GRADE II (I P II)
Title of Positions: Assistant Chief Sewer Inspector
* Chief Inspector of Permits
District Inspector (Paving)
Cement Inspector
Duties:
Assistant Chief Inspector—The duties of incumbents of
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this position are to instruct and direct the work of groups of
Inspectors, Grade I, or tos perform independently inspections
requiring greater specialized knowledge and judgment under
the direction of the Chief Inspector.
Chief Inspector of Permits—The duties of incumbents of
these positions are to supervise the inspection work of a
group of permit inspectors; to report time of inspectors and
to see that they are properly detailed to care for the work in
progress, to keep records of the size and location of excava-
tion in pavements, and to instruct new inspectors in duties of
the position.
District Inspector (Paving)—The duties of the incumbents
of these positions are to supervise the work of paving inspec-
tors in one of the paving districts into which the City is di-
vided ; to supervise the assignment of inspectors in the dis-
trict; to keep their time and report thereon; to inspect ma-
terials and workmanship; to instruct and advise inspectors
in the performance of their duties; to investigate complaints
(and to perform such other related work as may be required
by the Superintendent). --
Cement Inspector—The duties of incumbents of these po-
sitions are to make building tests of all cement used by the
City, or by contractors under contract to the City in the prose-
cution of public work; to make reports on tests, and keep
records of the locations in which various cenients are used.
Qualifications: -
Assistant Chief Sewer Inspector—Persons holding this po-
sition must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. At least two years of experience in Grade I.
3. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Chief Inspector of Permits—Persons holding these posi-
tions must have : - -
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I. -
2. At least three years of experience in Grade I.
3. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. . .
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District Inspector (Paving)—Persons holding these posi-
tions must have :
1. At least two years of experience in the inspection of
modern paving or in a supervisory capacity in the construc-
tion of same.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Cement Inspector—Persons holding these positions must
have : -
1. At least two years of experience in a capacity in which
familiarity with cement is gained. --
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation: .
Assistant Chief Sewer Inspector—The range of annual
compensation for full time service in this grade is from $1,980
to $2340 with standard salary rates of $1980, $2160 and $2340.
Chief Inspector of Permits—The range of annual compen-
sation for full time service in this grade is from $1980 to
$2340 with standard salary rates of $1980, $2160 and $234G.
Daily rates of compensation are $6.50, $7.00 and $7.50.
District Inspector (Paving)—The range of annual com-
pensation for full time service in this grade is from $2160 to
$2520 with standard salary rates of $2160, $2340 and $2520.
Cement Inspector—The range of annual compensation for
full time service in this grade is from $1980 to $2340 with
standard salary rates of $1980, $2160 and $2340.
PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION GROUP
GRADE III (I P III)
Title of Position: Chief Inspector
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of this position are to supervise
and direct the activities of all inspection work on sewer con-
struction; to lay out and put into execution plans for the in-
struction of all new inspectors under the direction of the engi-
neer in charge of Sewer Construction; to make independent
inspections as directed by the engineer in charge, and to per-
form other related work as directed.
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Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade II.
2. Two years of experience in Grade II.
3. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. * -
Compensation: • .
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2520 to $3000 with standard salary rates
of $2520, $2760 and $3000. -
WATER WORKS GROUP (I W)
The term “Water Works Group” is used to identify those
employments of the Inspectional Service whose incumbents
are required to inspect work done by or for the Water De-
partment and also to make routine inspections of lines and
work in operation. -
GRADE I (I W I)
Title of Positions: Inspector of Underground Construction
Shop Inspector -
Leak Inspector
Tap Inspector
Duties:
Inspector of Underground Construction—The duties of
persons holding these positions are to be in the work of con-
struction or maintenance of water mains; to inspect materials
delivered for use in the work and workmanship as the mate-
rials enter the work; to insure conformity with City plans
and specifications; to exercise control over Street openings,
location and construction of underground structures; to insure
proper safeguards to the traveling public; to report on all
matters to the Superintendent of Construction daily, (and to
do other related work as directed by the Superintendent of
Construction).
Shop Inspector—The duties of persons holding these posi-
tions are to inspect and test Gate Valves and special castings
in process of manufacture and in storage yard; to determine
conformity with plans, specifications, and contracts and to
report thereon; to lay out and prepare drawings for special
castings, etc., and to perform related duties as required,
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Leak Inspector—The duties of persons holding this posi-
tion are to inspect water mains, service connections, meters
and fittings; to locate leaks and repair same; to shut off and
turn on water; to investigate complaints as to water shortage
(and to do other related work as directed).
Tap Inspector—The duties of incumbents of this position
are to inspect the work done by the tapper and plumber of
the service connection at the time same is made ; to determine
the location of stop boxes; to turn water off and on (and to
do other related work as directed).
Qualifications:
Inspector of Underground Construction—Persons holding
these positions must have:
1. Two years’ experience on Water Main Construction
guarantee familiarity with construction practice.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. *
Shop Inspector—Persons holding these positions must
have: sº
1. At least three years’ experience as pattern maker and
familiarity with foundry practice.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Leak Inspector—Persons holding this position must have:
1. Experience in water works construction or main-
tenance.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Tap Inspector—Persons holding this position must have :
1. . At least two years of experience in water works con-
struction or in the work of the department giving familiarity
with these duties. *
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. *
Compensation:
Inspector of Underground Construction—The range of
annual compensation for full time service in this grade is from
§ to $1560 with standard salary rates of $1440, $1500 and
1560.
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Shop Inspector,
Leak Inspector,
Tap Inspector—The range of annual compensation for full
time service in this grade is from $1560 to $1980 with standard
salary rates of $1560, $1680, $1860 and $1980. --
GRADE II (I W II)
Title of Position: Chief District Inspector
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of this position are to check read-
ings of meter readers; to read and repair all difficult meters;
to repair and check up work done by meter setters; to inves-
tigate complaints relative to alleged incorrect readings, and
to check up house, lot and meter numbers for the guidance
of the record department, and to do other related work.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. At least five years of experience as a meter reader.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. .
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1680 to $2340 with standard salary rates of
$1680, $1800, $1980, $2160 and $2340.
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HEALTH INSPECTOR GROUP (I H I)
The term “Health Inspector Group” is used to identify
employments of the Inspectional Service whose incumbents
are required to inspect conditions of sanitation and hygiene
for the public health, and in the prevention, correction and
abatement of such conditions, methods or practices as may be
a menace to public health or in violation of the laws of the
State of Michigan, the ordinances of the City of Detroit, or
the regulations of the Department of Health.
GRADE I (I H I)
Title of Positions: Food Inspector
Milk Inspector
Veterinary Inspector
Live Stock Inspector
Plumbing Inspector (Sanitary)
Housing Inspector
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Duties:
Food Inspector—The duties of incumbents of these posi-
tions are to make routine inspection of food manufacturing
plants, wholesale and retail food establishments, restaurants,
bakeries, meat markets, candy factories and all establishments
handling food other than packing houses and milk depots and
milk distribution and to perform such other related work as
may be assigned by the Chief Food lnspector or the Director
of the Bureau.
Milk Inspector—The duties of incumbents of these posi-
tions are to inspect farms on which milk is produced for the
Detroit market and receiving stations through which milk is
handled, to inspect creameries within the City, and their ap-
paratus for handling milk and milk products; to take samples
of milk from dealers' wagons for chemical and bacteriological
analysis; to inspect milk at Detroit depots for high tempera-
ture and unsanitary conditions; to investigate all complaints
relative to milk supply and to perform other related duties
under the direction of the Chief Milk Inspector and the Direc-
tor of the Bureau.
Veterinary Inspector—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to make inspections of slaughter houses, sausage
factories, wholesale and retail establishments handling meat;
to insure compliance with the Sanitary Code relative to sani-
tation and proper equipment; to make ante and post mortem
examinations of live stock sent to local markets for slaughter;
to make inspections on complaints concerning unsound or
diseased meats, including poultry, and to perform such other
related work as may be directed by the Chief Veterinarian
or the Director of the Bureau.
Live Stock Inspector—The duties of incumbents of this
position are to make ante mortem inspection of animals ship-
ped into stock yards for slaughter; to inspect wholesale and
retail stores and commission houses and poultry and slaughter
houses and to perform such related duties as may be assigned
by the Chief Veterinarian or the Director of the Bureau.
Plumbing Inspector (Sanitary)—The duties of incumbents
of these positions are to make inspection of alleys, sewers and
plumbing; to report on the practicability of making plumbing
and building alterations required under the maintenance sec-
tion of the Housing Code; to make inspections of dwellings
moved from one lot to another, and to investigate and report
on housing violations referred to the Health Department by
the Department of Buildings.
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Housing Inspector—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to make inspections of dwellings and premises,
apartments and tenements for the purpose of insuring com-
pliance with the Sanitary Code; to investigate complaints; to
make reports on conditions found with recommendations; to
issue orders; to remedy conditions; to make re-inspections
and to do other related work as required by the Supervising
Housing Inspector or Sanitary Engineer.
Qualifications:
Food Inspector—Persons holding this position must have :
1. At least two years of experience in the production or
sale of food or food supplies.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Health Commissioner.
Milk Inspector—Persons holding this position must have:
1. At least one year of experience in dairying on an ap-
proved dairy farm and the ability to pass an elementary
examination in Chemistry and Bacteriology or,
2. Received a degree from a recognized school of agricul-
ture or have pursued a satisfactory course in dairying at an
approved agriculture college.
3. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Health Commissioner.
Veterinary Inspector—Persons holding these positions
must have : -
1. Completed a course in Veterinary Science, evidenced
by a diploma from a recognized school or college or Veter-
inary Science.
2. At least six months’ experience in post mortem meat
examination.
3. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Health Commissioner. &
Live Stock Inspector—Persons holding this position must
have: -
1. At least five years of practical experience in judging
stock and cattle on the hoof.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Health Commissioner.
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Plumbing Inspector (Sanitary)—Persons holding this posi-
tion must have: 4.
1. At least three years of practical experience as a
plumber. -
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Health Commissioner. -
Housing Inspector—Persons holding this position must
have: -
1. Satisfactory experience in a building trade with a
working knowledge of plumbing, heating and ventilating.
2. And the ability to make simple sketches or a degree in
Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering, evidenced by
a diploma from a recognized institution granting such degrees.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Health Commissioner. -
Compensation:
Food Inspector,
Live Stock Inspector—The range of annual compensation
for full time service in this grade is from $1560 to $2160 with
standard salary rates of $1560, $1680, $1800, $1920 and $2160.
Milk Inspector,
Veterinary Inspector,
Plumbing Inspector (Sanitary),
Housing Inspector—The range of annual compensation
for full time service in this grade is from $1560 to $2340 with
standard salary rates of $1560, $1680, $1980, $2160 and $2340.
GRADE II (I H II)
Title of Positions: Chief Food Inspector
Chief Milk Inspector
Chief Veterinarian (In Charge of Meat
Inspection)
Supervising Housing Inspector
Duties:
Chief Food Inspector—The duties of incumbent of this
position are to assume supervisory responsibility of the inspec-
tion of all places where food is manufactured, exposed for sale
and sold ; to inspect restaurants, bakeries and candy factories;
to supervise the medical inspection of food handlers as they
are being examined, and to perform such other duties as may
be assigned by the Director of the Bureau of Food Inspection.
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Chief Milk Inspector—The duties of incumbent of this
position are to assume responsible charge of all milk inspec-
tion in the City of Detroit; to lay out and plan work for the
milk, inspectors; to make special investigations of complaints,
accompanying inspectors into the field on city work, and occa-
sionally to go into the country with country inspectors; to
answer all correspondence relative to milk and ice cream; to
direct taking sediment tests; to confer and advise with inspec-
tors at all times. -
Chief Veterinarian (In Charge of Meat Inspection)—The
duties of incumbent of this position are to supervise all in-
spections of meat and meat products, slaughter houses and
sausage factories, commission houses, retail markets and other
establishments handling meat or food in order to insure com-
pliance with the sanitary code of the City of Detroit; to lay
out and plan work for inspectors, to advise and instruct them
in their duties; to investigate complaints of infectious diseases
in animals in the City and adjacent country; to supervise the
animal tuberculin tests of Class A, raw milk, dairies, and to
do other related work as directed by the Director of the
Bureau of Food Inspection.
Supervising Housing Inspector—The duties of incumbents
of this position are to assume responsibility for the super-
vision of all field work in the housing division; to plan work,
issue orders to inspectors; to review complaints; to take
action thereon subject to review by the Sanitary Engineer,
and to do other related work.
Qualifications:
Chief Food Inspector—Persons holding this position must
have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I of this group
(Food Inspector).
2. At least two years of experience in Grade I (Food
Inspector), or - -
3. A degree from an agricultural college or from a uni-
versity giving equivalent training for such work.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Health Commissioner.
Chief Milk Inspector—Persons holding this position must
have :
1. The minimum qualifications of Milk Inspector, Grade I.
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2. At least two years of experience as Grade I Milk In-
spector or * -- - -
3. A degree from an agricultural college recognized by
the Health Commissioner or from a college of Veterinary
Science with at least one year of practical experience in dairy
work.
Chief Veterinarian—Persons holding this position must
have : -
1. Completed a course in Veterinary Science evidenced
by a diploma from a recognized school or college of Veter-
inary Science and who has been placed on an approved list
of Veterinarians. -
2. Not less than two years of experience in Grade I (Vet-
erinary Inspector). -
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Health Commissioner. -
Supervising Housing Inspector—Persons holding this po-
sition must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. At least two years of experience in Grade I.
3. Such qualifications as may be required by the Health
Commissioner. -
Compensation:
Chief Food Inspector,
Chief Milk Inspector,
Chief Veterinarian—The range of annual compensation
for full time service in this grade is from $2340 to $2760 with
standard salary rates of $2340, $2520 and $2760.
Supervising Housing Inspector—The range of annual com-
pensation for full time service in this grade is from $2520 to
$3000 with standard salary rates of $2520, $2760 and $3000.
GRADE III (I H III)
Title of Position: Director of the Bureau of Food Inspector
Duties:
. The duties of incumbents of these positions are to admin-
ister the Bureau of Food Inspection; to plan and direct, all
work in the inspection of milk, food and meat at slaughter
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houses or establishments manufacturing meat products; to
make special investigation and inspection of unusual condi-
tions, and to direct, advise and instruct men in the field.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have :
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. At least four years of experience as a Milk, Meat or
Food Inspector or a degree from a recognized school or col-
lege of Veterinary Science or Dairy Husbandry evidenced by
a diploma and not less than two years of experience in the
practice of veterinary medicine or dairy husbandry.
Compensation:
- The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $3000 to $4200 with standard salary rates
of $3000, $3300, $3600, $3900 and $4200.
INVESTIGATIONAL SERVICE (v)
The term “Investigational Service” is applied to those
employments of the City of Detroit whose incumbents are
required to collect, assemble, analyze and report on data and
other information obtained by the investigation and examina-
tion of methods, persons or things, to be used as the basis for
official action, or for the purpose of drawing general conclu-
sions or for making constructive suggestions and recommen-
dations, and to take such official action based upon the results
thereof as may be legally delegated by responsible executives.
CIVIL SERVICE GROUP (V C I)
The term “Civil Service Group” is used to identify those
employments of the Investigational Service whose incum-
bents are required to make investigations into character and
reputation of candidates for employment by the City of
Detroit; to verify statement made on applications as to ex-
perience, education, previous employment, social condition,
and to make other investigations as may be directed by the
Secretary and Chief Examiner in relation to the fitness of
candidates for appointment; to make investigations relating
to the improper assignment of appointees from eligible lists,
and to gather such other information as may be necessary
from time to time, when directed by the Secretary or the
Commission.
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GRADE I (V C I)
Title of Position: Civil Service Investigator
Duties:
See above. .
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. Investigational experience with a governmental agency
or other employment agencies, insurance companies in Social
work or with other agencies that may be acceptable to the
Civil Service Commission.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by th
(Sivil Service Commission. -
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this position is from $2520 to $3300 with standard salary rates
of $2520, $2760, $3000 and $3300.
MANAGERIAL SERVICE (M)
The term “Managerial Service” is used to identify those
authorized employments of the City of Detroit whose incum-
bents are required to perform work not covered in other
Group Specifications, in the directing, control or in rendering
assistance in the direction and control of the activities of a
City Department, subject to the final approval of a higher
official, Board or Commission.
Note: Only non-technical positions of a managerial nature
are included in this service. Those positions requiring tech-
nical experience and training are included in appropriate
groups of other services.
DEPARTMENT MANAGER GROUP (M M)
- The term “Department Manager Group” is used to identify
those authorized employments whose incumbents are re-
quired, subject to final approval of a higher authority to direct
and control the activities of a Department, to advise in the
determination of policies and to act as the highest represen.
tative of the Department in the absence of the executive.
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GRADE I (MM I)
Titles: Deputy Controller
Deputy Commissioner
Deputy City Clerk -
Deputy City Treasurer º
First Deputy Commissioner (Police)
Secretary Department Public Works
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions, which require
a high degree of administrative ability, are to direct and con-
trol the activities of a City Department, and to advise in the
determination of policies, and to act as the highest depart-
mental representative in the absence of the executive.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. Such qualifications as may be required by law and
departmental executive.
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DEPARTMENTAL SECRETARY GROUP (M S)
The term “Departmental Secretary Group” is used to
identify , those authorized employments of the Managerial
Service, whose incumbents are required, subject to the ap-
proval of a higher authority, to direct and assume responsi-
bility for the activities of a department, particularly those
relating to the assignment and control of personnel, the prep-
aration. and keeping of official records; the promulgation of
orders and regulations, the conduct of correspondence, the
preparation of reports and the supervision of official matters.
GRADE I (M S I)
Titles: Secretary and General Superintendent (Parks)
Secretary and Purchasing Agent (Welfare)
Secretary and Office Superintendent (Water)
Secretary and Chief Examiner (Civil Service)
Secretary and Business Manager (Board of Educa-
tion)
Secretary (Fire)
Secretary (Health)
Secretary (Purchases)
Secretary Board of Assessors
Secretary City Plan
Secretary Street Railway Commission
Second and Third Deputy Commissioner of Police
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Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. Such qualifications as may be prescribed by law or
required by departmental executive.
Compensation: *
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
these grades shall be such as may be prescribed by law or
determined by the departmental executive.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (O)
The term “Professional Service” is used to identify those
authorized employments of the City of Detroit whose incum-
bents are required to direct, supervise or perform services
which involve training and experience in the established pro-
fessions.
BACTERIOLOGIST-CHEMIST GROUP (OB)
The term “Bacteriologist-Chemist Group” is used to iden-
tify those employments of the professional service whose in-
cumbents are required to conduct original research in bacte-
riology and chemistry; to investigate processes of infection
and immunity as they relate to the diagnosis, prevention or
cure of disease; to make diagnosis by microscopic examina-
tion or otherwise; to prepare antitoxins, serums and vaccines,
and to perform other work as may be required in procure-
ment, preparation, examination, diagnosis of bacteriological
specimens, and to do such chemical work as is involved in
such procedure; and attending court as may be required.
GRADE I (O B I)
Title of Position: Laboratory Assistant
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to assist
Superior employees of this group in the collection and exami-
nation of specimens; to prepare media, toxins, anti-toxins,
to make physical tests, and to do other related laboratory
work.
Examples:
Cutting and staining sections, mixing solutions; taking
specimens for tests, counting bacteria; recording findings;
making reports.
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Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
At least two years of elementary chemistry or physics, in-
cluding laboratory work in a secondary school or a higher in-
stitution of recognized standing, or experience recognized as
equivalent by the Civil Service Commission or the Health
Commissioner.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission or the Health Commissioner.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1080 to $1440 with standard salary rates
of $1080, $1140, $1200, $1320 and $1440.
BACTERIOLOGIST-CHEMIST GROUP
GRADE II (O B II)
Titles of Positions: Assistant Bacteriologist
- Milk Analyst
Duties:
Assistant Bacteriologist—The duties of incumbents of
these positions, which may involve the supervision of em-
ployees in Grade I and special laborers, are to exercise inde-
pendent judgment in, and be responsible for bacteriological or
serological examinations, and to conduct research work un-
der supervision.
Examples of Work:
To mount cultures for microscopic examinations; checking
and numbering diphtheria cultures, tests of water samples,
reading plates, tubes and confirmative tests.
Milk Analyst—The duties of incumbents of these positions
are to determine the bacteriological content of milk and the
bacteriological content of milk bottles; to register efficacy of
the pasteurization in various creameries; to determine by
chemical analysis butter fat, specific gravity, total solids, wa-
tering, sediment and preservative content of milk, to make
records and submit reports as required by the Chief Milk
Inspector and Director of Laboratories.
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Qualifications: *
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. Not less than two years of service in Grade I if ap-
pointed by promotion, or if appointed by original examina-
tion at least three years of experience in bacteriological or
serological work of Grade II character and standard, in a
laboratory of recognized standing, or,
3. Such training in bacteriology or serology and chem-
istry as is evidenced by a degree in science, granted on the
completion of a standard course of instruction from an insti-
tution of recognized standing, including at least two years of
bacteriological or serological and chemical laboratory work.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission or the Health Commissioner.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1560 to $2160 with standard salary rates
of $1560, $1680, $1800, $1980 and $2160. -
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BACTERIOLOGIST-CHEMIST GROUP
GRADE III (O B III)
Titles of Positions: Bacteriologist
Serologist
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions, which may
include the Supervision of employees in Grade I and II, are
to perform and supervise the bacteriological and serological
work with related chemical processes, in an important labo-
ratory; to perform independent experiments and to conduct
original basteriological or serological research; performance
of the Wasserman tests, directing the manufacture of Leef-
fers blood serum media, the preparation of rabies vaccine ; ad-
ministering treatment.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. The minimum qualifications prescribed for Grade II.
2. At least two years of service in Grade II, if appointed
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by promotion, or if appointed by original examination, at
least three years of experience in work of Grade II character
and standard.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission or the Health Commissioner.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2160 to $3000 with standard salary rates
of $2340, $2520, $2760 and $3000. -
BACTERIOLOGIST-CHEMIST GROUP
GRADE IV (O B IV)
Title of Position: Director of Laboratories
Duties:
The duties of the incumbents of this position, which re-
quire a very high order of special knowledge, are to supervise
and be responsible for the entire work of the laboratories of
the Health Department, Welfare and other departments of the
City; to give independent advice in the study and practice of
bacteriology and serology. -
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have :
1. The minimum qualifications prescribed for Grade III.
2. At least three years of experience in Grade III if ap-
pointed by promotion, or if appointed by original examination,
at least four years of experience in work of Grade III char-
acter and standard. .
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission or the Health Commissioner.
Compensation: - -
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $3600 to $6000.
CHEMIST-PHYSICIST GROUP (O C)
The term “Chemist-Physicist Group” is applied to those
authorized employments of the professional service whose in-
cumbents are required to perform routine or research work in
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chemistry or physics, involving the making and recording of
chemical or physic tests and analysis; to appear in court when
called as a witness in cases regarding analysis of substances.
GRADE I (O C I)
Title of Position: Laboratory Assistant
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to assist
superior employees of this group in the collection and exami-
nation of specimens; to prepare media, toxins, anti-toxins, toº
make physical tests and to do related laboratory work.
Examples:
Cutting and staining sections, mixing solutions; taking
specimens for tests, counting bacteria; recording findings;
making reports.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. At least two years of elementary chemistry or physics;
including laboratory work in a secondary school or a higher
institution of recognized standing, or experience recognized
as equivalent by the Civil Service Commission or the Health
Commissioner.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission or the Health Commissioner.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1080 to $1440 with standard salary rates
of $1080, $1140, $1200, $1320 and $1440.
CHEMIST-PHYSICIST GROUP
GRADE II (O C II) .
Title of Position: Assistant Chemist
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to per-
form, under Supervision, definite details of work in a chemical
or physical laboratory, making analysis of asphalt, oil, coal,
milk, paint, cement, food, etc.; to appear in court as witness
as occasion requires.
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Qualifications : - *s
Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. At least two years of experience in Grade I, if ap-
pointed by promotion or if appointed by original examination
a degree in science granted on completion of a standard course
of instruction, in which chemistry and physics were the ma-
jor subject, in a recognized school or technical school, or,
3. Evidence of other training recognized by the Civil
Service or the Health Commissioner as the equivalent thereto.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission or the Health Commissioner.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1560 to $2160 with standard salary rates
of $1560, $1680, $1800, $1980 and $2160. -
CHEMIST-PHYSICIST GROUP
GRADE III (O C III)
Title of Position: Chemist.
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions, which require
a very high degree of professional skill and juidgment, are to
direct and be responsible for the work of a small laboratory,
or of a primary division of a large laboratory; to initiate, con-
duct and supervise chemical or physical research work.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications prescribed for Grade II.
2. At least two years of service in Grade II or if ap-
pointed by original examination at least three years of ex-
perience in work of Grade II character and standard.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission or the Health Commissioner.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2340 to $3000 with standard salary rates
of $2340, $2520, $2760 and $3000.
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CITY PLANNER GROUP (O P)
The term “City Planner Group” is used to identify those
authorized employments of the Professional Service whose
incumbents are required to perform work in which training
and experience in the specialized branches of city planning
and landscape architecture are essential. Such branches in-
clude at least a general knowledge of the following groups:
city plan design, landscape design, plant materials, soil and
climatic conditions, civil engineering, landscape and general
drafting. The activities of the “City Planner Group” include
designs, estimates, specifications and contracts, investigations
for study purposes or inspection of procedure, etc., on public
works such as parks, playgrounds, playfields, boulevards,
street openings, widening or extensions, city zoning, the lo-
cation of public buildings or memorials and any other serv-
ices for which a city planning or landscape architecture
training and experience are determining qualifications.
CITY PLANNER GROUP
GRADE I (O P I)
Title of Position: Assistant City Plan Draftsman
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to perform
under supervision and instruction the elementary or appren-
tice work either in field or office in one or more of the spe-
cialized branches of city planning or landscape architecture.
Examples :
Collecting field information such as the location of trees,
buildings, roads, etc., usually by paced or measured distances.
Tracing maps on simple designs. Lettering plans, maps,
charts, drawings, etc.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions shall have:
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission. -
Compensation:
Up to $1680.
CITY PLAN GROUP
GRADE II
Title of Position: City Plan Draftsman
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to pre-
pare under Supervision and instruction, plans, estimates, speci-
fications and general work either in field or office in the vari-
ous Specialized branches of City Planning or landscape ar-
chitecture.
Examples:
Preparnig, checking or estimating plans or designs, un-
der Supervision and instruction, for parks, playgrounds, play-
fields, zoning, etc. -
Inspection of minor details of planting or construction
work. Making computations and compiling data for reports,
costs, estimates, etc.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have :
A—As a basis for promotion: º
1. Not less than one year of service in Grade I.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
B—As a basis for original appointment:
1. Not less than two years' experience in work of Grade
I character and standard provided that such training in city
p'anning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, drafting
or other allied branches as is evidenced by a degree granted
on completion of a standard course of instruction in a School
o: institution of recognized standing shall be accepted as the
equivalent of three years of the experience requirement of
this section.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for work in this grade
is from $1800 to $2340 with standard salary rates of $1800,
$2160 and $2340.
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cITY PLANNER GROUP
GRADE III (O P III)
Title of Position: Assistant City Plan Designer
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to assume
responsibility for the execution of definite instructions in mak-
ing general designs and plans; to direct undef Supervision,
when necessary, the procedure of general work in the draft-
ing office; to be familiar with all the plans and all work for the
purpose of answering public inquiries; to direct under super-
vision the preparation of estimates of quantities, costs, etc.;
to check all plans prepared in the office.
Examples:
To prepare preliminary design, location or planting plans;
to give out any authorized information on plans prepared in
the office upon personal request for same; to check plans
before they are issued, for the purpose of disclosing errors.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
A. As a basis for promotion:
1. Not less than one year of service in Grade II.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
B. As a basis for original appointment:
1. Not less than four years of experience, two of which
must be in work of the character and standard of Grade II,
in the particular branch of technical work covered in the posi-
tion to be filled; provided that such training in city planning,
landscape architecture, civil engineering, drafting or other
allied branches as is evidenced by a degree granted on com-
pletion of a standard course of instruction in a school or insti-
tution of recognized standing, shall be accepted as the equiva-
lent of two years of the experience requirement of this section.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. •
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for work in this grade
is from $2520 to $3000.
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CITY PLANNER GROUP
GRADE IV (O P IV)
Title of Position: City Plan Designer
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions, which required
executive ability and specialized technique, and which involve
the making of decisions in design and plan work, are to super-
vise and assume responsibility for all plan work; to make
Special investigations in regard to any city planning or land-
scape architecture; to assist when necessary in any matters
pertaining to the executive or administrative duties of the
office.
Examples:
To take charge of the drafting room, delegate all work
therein and to make final checking of all plans. To make
studies and recommendations for any design work done in
the office. To assume responsibility in the execution of any
specialized work such as zoning, city thoroughfare designs,
etc.; to make recommendations for acquiring or dismissing
subordinate employees; to write reports such as may be re-
quired for street openings or extensions, zoning work, park
or playground systems, etc.; to reply as authorized to letters
or other information directed to the office.
Qualifications: * -
Persons holding this position must have:
A. As a basis for promotion:
1. Not less than one year of service in Grade III.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. -
B. As a basis for original appointment.
1. Not less than three years’ experience in work of the
character and standard of Grade III, together with specialized
technical training in city planning landscape architecture, civil
engineering, drafting or other allied branches as is evidenced
by a degree granted on completion of a standard course of
instruction in school or institution of recognized standing.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
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Compensation: . -
The range of annual compensation for work in this grade
from $3300 to $3900 with standard salary rates of $3300, $3600
and $3900.
CITY PLANNER GROUP
GRADE V (O P V) g
Title of Position: Chief City Planner
Duties: - -
The duties of incumbents of these positions which require
a high degree of executive ability and specialized technique
in city planning and landscape architecture, and which involve
the making of decisions in executive and administrative mat-
ters, subject to the approval of the City Plan Commission and
to statutory limitation, are to supervise and assume complete
responsibility for all the work of a large, independent organ-
ization; to make individual reports or to give expert and criti-
Čal advice of the highest order as a basis for executive action
relative to work within the scope of city planning and land-
scape architecture; to authorize procedure of all work in the
office; to represent the organization on all matters pertaining
to publicity of work being done or contemplated; complete
secretarial duties, etc.
Examples:
To assume final responsibility for the preparation of all
reports, estimates, designs, specifications or other matters be-
ing prepared in the office; to keep official records of all meet-
ings and all work done by the Commission; to submit all plans
to the members of the Commission for final approval; to make
final decision on reports, designs, plans, etc.; to regulate all
work of the office; to represent various phases of the work of
the Commission before clubs and organizations on matters
such as general city planning, zoning, etc.; to represent the
City Plan Commission, when required, before the Common
Council, attending to all correspondence of the Commission.
Qualifications: -
Persons holding these positions must have:
A. As a basis for promotion:
1. Not less than one year of service in Grade IV.
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2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
B. As a basis for original appointment: •)
1. Not less than six years of professional experience and
recognized practice in the field of city planning or landscape
architecture.
* 2: Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for work in this grade
is from $4200 to $6000.
ENGINEER GROUP (O E)
The term “Engineer Group” is used to identify those
authorized employments of the Professional Service whose in-
cumbents are required to perform work in which training and
experience in civil, mechanical, electrical, sanitary, chemical,
or other specialized branches of engineering are essential,
These activities include the conduct of surveys, the prepara-
tion, Supervision or investigation of plans, designs, estimates,
specifications and contracts; the inspection, construction,
operation and maintenance of public works such as highways,
bridges, transportation and terminal facilities, buildings and
all activities incidental to the production, distribution and use
of light, heat and power; the impounding, purification and dis-
tribution of water; the collection and disposal of sewage,
garbage, Snow, and other municipal waste; to perform other
services for which engineering training and experience are
determining qualifications. cº-
ENGINEER GROUP
GRADE I (O E I)
Title of Position: Engineering Assistant
Duties:
The duties of the incumbents of these positions are to
perform under supervision and instruction the elementary or
apprentice work either in field or office in one or more of the
specialized branches of engineering.
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Examples:
Holding a rod.
Making measurements with a steel tape.
Tracing a simple design.
Tabulating estimates.
Inspecting minor details of engineering work.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. Not less than two years of training in an engineering
school of recognized standing in a course leading to an engi-
neering degree, or
2. Not less than one year of practical experience in engi-
neering work, in the field or office.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation :
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1440 to $1800 with standard rates as fol-
lows: $1440, $1560, $1680 and $1800.
Special Regulation Governing the Initial Rates:
Such training in civil, mechanical, electrical, sanitary or
other engineering branches as is evidenced by a degree
granted on completion of a standard course of instruction in
an engineering school of recognized standing shall be accepted
as the equivalent of the first three years of service in the
Grade.
Three years of practical experience in engineering appren-
tice work, in addition to the minimum requirements of Civil
Service Commission for appointment at the initial rate, shall
be accepted as the equivalent for three years of service within
this grade.
Where allowance is made for technical training or
practical experience under this special regulation, the Civil
Service Commission shall add such tests to the competitive
examination for this grade as are necessary to determine the
compliance with the prescribed training or experience stand-
ard.
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ENGINEER GROUP
GRADE II (O E II)
Title of Positions: Junior Assistant Engineer
Junior Assistant Engineer (Civil)
Junior Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
Junior Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)
~ * Junior Assistant Engineer (Sanitary)
Duties: .
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to assume
responsibility for the execution of definite instruction in a
minor section or division of an engineering project or activity
in the field or office; to direct, under supervision, the opera-
tion of minor engineering projects in the field or office, and
to perform work of related character and standard.
*
Examples:
Running a transit or level, preparing or examining plans,
and designs under supervision for concrete construction,
bridges, mechanical and electrical appliances; inspecting
minor details of engineering work and materials; preparing
general working drawings for engineering projects; making
computations and compiling data for reports and cost records;
operating of electrically driven machinery. *
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions shall have:
1. The minimum qualifications prescribed for Grade I.
2. Not less than three years of service in Grade I, or if
appointed otherwise than by promotion from Grade I, three
years of experience in work of Grade I character and standard,
provided that training in civil, mechanical, electrical, sani-
tary or other engineering branches as is evidenced by a degree
granted on the completion of a standard course of instruction
in an engineering school of recognized standing shall be ac-
cepted in lieu of three years of the service or experience
requirement in this section. k
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. -.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1680 to $2160 inclusive, with standard sal-
ary rates of $1680, $1800, $1980 and $2160.
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ENGINEER GROUP
GRADE III (O E III)
Titles of Positions: Assistant Engineer
- Assistant, Engineer (Chemical)
* Assistant Engineer (Civil) -
Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)
. . Assistant Engineer (Sanitary)
T]uties: -
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to assume
responsibility for the making of surveys or the preparation of
plans, designs, specifications and contracts for a minor section
of a large engineering project or the major section of a small
engineering project; to operate a completed section of such
project; to make investigation of and reports upon engineer-
ing project, as a basis for executive action.
Examples:
Directing a field party on surveys, construction or repair
work, supervising a squad or division in designing and pre-
paring plans, estimates, and specifications; assuming responsi-
bility for the construction, installation or operation of a minor
division under a pumping, watershed, power production, puri-
fication or sewage disposal project; or the installation of a
'heating, lighting, plumbing or electrical plant; preparing a
highway layout and grades, making engineering investigations
and reports relating to building encroachments, sewer con-
struction, sewage disposal, traffic conditions, highway open-
ing proceedings or applications for franchise.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions shall have:
A. As a basis for promotion: - -
1. Not less than one year of service in Grade II.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
B. As a basis for original promotion:
1. Not less than six years of experience, two of which
must be in work of the character and standard of Grade II in
the particular branch of engineering work covering the posi-
tion to be filled, provided that such training in chemical, civil,
mechanical, electrical, Sanitary or other engineering branches
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as is evidenced by a degree granted on completion of a stand-
ard course of instruction in an engineering school of recog-
nized standing shall be accepted as the equivalent of three
years of the experience requirement of this section.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. e
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation in this grade is from
$2340 to $2760.
ENGINEER GROUP
GRADE IV (O E IV)
Titles of Positions: Senior Assistant Engineer
* Senior Assistant Engineer (Chemical)
Senior Assistant Engineer (Civil) .
Senior Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
Senior Assistant Engineer (Mechan-
ical)
Senior Assistant Engineer (Sanitary)
Duties: * r
The duties of the incumbents of these positions are to
supervise and assume complete responsibility for the work
of a main division of a small organization or a large subdi-
vision of one of the main divisions of a large organization,
involving surveying, designing or construction; or to main-
tain or operate a major section of a large engineering project;
or to make independent investigations of and reports upon
engineering projects, as a basis for executive action.
Examples of Work:
Supervising a main division of a large bureau of design.
Supervising the construction, installation or operation of
a major division of a large power production, purification or
disposal plant.
Supervising the installation of a major division of a heat-
ing, lighting or power plant. -
Supervising the construction, operation, maintenance or
repair of a major division of sewers, highways, bridges, aque-
ducts, reservoirs, tunnels or public buildings. . -
Supervising the engineering investigations, inspections,
estimates and reports for municipal improvements.
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Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions shall have :
A. As a basis for promotion :
1. Not less than two years of service in Grade III.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
B. As a basis for original appointment:
1. Not less than eight years of experience in engineering
work, at least half of which shall have been in the particular
branch of engineering work covered in the position to be filled,
and three years of which shall have been in work of Grade III
character and standard, one year of which must have been in
responsible charge of work, provided that such training in
chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, sanitary or other engi-
neering branches as is evidenced by a degree granted on com-
pletion of a standard course of instruction in an engineering
school of recognized standing, shall be accepted as an equiva-
lent of three years of the experience requirement of this sec-
tion.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. -
Compensation: .
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $3000 to $3900, with standard salary rates
of $3000, $3300, $3600, $3900. (Appraisal Grade.) ...”
ENGINEER GROUP
GRADE V (O EV)
Titles of Positions: Engineer *
º, Chemical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
- Sanitary Engineer
Duties:
The duties of the incumbents of these positions, which
require a high degree of executive ability and specialized
engineering technique, and which involve the making of de-
cisions in administrative and engineering matters, subject to
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statutory limitation only, are to supervise and assume com-
plete responsibility for work of a primary division of a large
organization; or to make independent investigations of and
reports upon engineering projects, as a basis for executive
action.
*
Examples:
Acting as chief engineer of a bureau of a large department.
Conduct major lines of engineering research.
Furnish critical advice on engineering works, projects or
policies. --
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
A—As a basis for promotion:
1. Not less than three years of service in Grade IV.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
B—As a basis for original appointment:
1. Not less than eleven years of experience in engineering
work, at least half of which shall have been in the particular
branch of engineering work covered in the position to be
filled, and four years of which shall have been in work of
Grade IV character and standard or its equivalent and three
years in responsible charge of work, provided that such train-
ing in chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, sanitary or other
engineering branches as is evidenced by a degree granted on
completion of a standard course of instruction in an engineer-
ing school of recognized standing shall be accepted as the
equivalent of three years of the experience requirement of
this section.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. -
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $4200 to $6000 inclusive, with standard sal-
ary rates of $4200, $4500, $4800, $5100, $5400 and $6000, Ap-
praisal Grade.
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ENGINEER GROUP
GRADE VI (O E VI)
Titles of Positions: Chief Engineer
Consulting Engineer
* Supervising Engineer
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions, which require
the highest order of executive or advisory ability, and which
involve the making of final decisions in administrative and
engineering matters, subject to statutory limitation only, are
to supervise and assume complete responsibility for all the
engineering work of a large independent organization; to
supervise the construction of engineering projects or works
of great magnitude and complexity; or to give independent
expert or critical engineering advice of the highest order, as
a basis for executive action relative to work of this scope.
Example: -
To assume final responsibility for the preparation of re-
ports, estimates, designs and specifications for projects of
construction, operation or maintenance; to have full charge
of the collection of data and information for and conduct of
proceedings in valuation.
Qualifications: ,
Persons holding these positions shall have:
A—As a basis for promotion:
1. Not less than three years of service in Grade V.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission or the appointing agency.
B—As a basis for original appointment:
Not less than fifteen years of experience in engineering
work, at least half of which shall have been in the particular
branch of engineering work covered in the position to be
filled, and five years of which shall have been in a major ex-
ecutive capacity, or in responsible charge of important engi-
neering work or projects, provided that such training in
chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, sanitary, or other
branches as is evidenced by a degree granted on completion of
a standard course of instruction in an engineering school of
recognized standing shall be accepted as the equivalent of
three years of the experience requirement of this section.
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W.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation of this Grade for full
time service is $7500 up.
FORESTER GROUP (O F)
The term “Forester Group” is used to identify those au-
thorized employments of the Professional Service whose
incumbents are required to supervise the planting, cultivation
and conservation of fungus growths or other diseases or
hazards, and to do surveying and plotting for the protection
of trees and reforestation.
GRADE I (O F)
Titles of Positions: Inspector of Forest and Street Trees
Landscape Forester
Duties:
Inspector of Forest and Street Trees—The duties of the
incumbents of these positions are to make inspection of trees
and woodlands in Parks and in the streets of the City of
Detroit in order to protect same from damage by individuals
or corporations and also to protect from the ravages of fungi
and insects; to make repairs to those found injured and do
other tree surgery; to make surveys and record the size, con-
dition and kind of trees; to supervise laborers and other em-
ployes in the planting, trimming and treatment of trees; to
give information to the public relative to the care and protec-
tion of trees and to perform other related duties as assigned
by the Forester.
Landscape Forester—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to plan, design and lay out the Forestry work
in connection with projects in landscaping and to supervise
the work connected with its execution; to make inspections
and reports on diseased trees and shrub life; to make studies,
surveys and prepare specifications for the purpose of conserv-
ing trees, shrub and plant life and to perform other related
work as assigned by the Forester.
Qualifications: -
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. Such training in forestry as is evidenced by a degree
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granted upon completion of a standard course of instruction in
a recognized school of forestry or landscape designing, or
proof of other training recognized as an equivalent thereto by
the Civil Service Commission. & --
S 2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1560 to $2160 with standard rates of $1560,
$1680, $1800, $1980 and $2160.
GRADE II (O F II)
Title of Position: “ Assistant Forester
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to assist
in the supervision of the care, replacement and preservation
of the trees, shrubs, forests, woodlands, nurseries and street
trees on the highways and boulevards and parks of Detroit;
to direct the activities of the Department in pruning, planting,
spraying trees, and in making surveys and in taking the census
of trees, and to supervise all work pertaining to the execution
of designs and plans as to the planting of trees and shrubs:
to supervise the care of nursery stock and the management
of the municipal nursery; to direct the work connected with
the eradication of insects and fungi affecting trees and shrubs
and to do other related work as directed by the Forester. &
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. At least three years of experience in Grade I if ap-
pointed by promotion, or if appointed by original examination,
at least four years of experience in work of Grade 1 character
and standard. te
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. -
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2340 to $2760 with standard salary rates
of $2340, $2520 and $2760.
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GRADE III (O F III)
Title of Position: Supt. of Forestry and Landscape
Duties:
The duties of the incumbent of this position are to, assume
full responsibility for the care, maintenance, preservation and
replacement of the trees, shrubs, plantations, forests, wood-
land, nurseries and street trees on the highways, boulevards
and parks of the City of Detroit; to plan and lay out work and
formulate and execute the policies of Bureau of Forestry; to
instruct and advise the public and private agencies or institu-
tions on subjects of tree conservation; to direct, the methods
of eradicating and controlling insects and fungus growths
affecting trees and shrubs and to transact the business of the
Forestry Bureau. *-
;
Qualifications: *
Persons holding this position must have :
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade II.
2. At least three years of experience in Grade II, if ap-
pointed by promotion, or if appointed by original examina-
tion, at least four years of experience in work of Grade II
character and standard.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The annual rate of compensation for full time service in
this position is from $3000 to $4200 with standard salary rates
of $3000, $3300, $3600, $3900 and $4200.
HORTICULTURIST GROUP (O H)
The term “Horticulturist Group” is used to identify the
authorized positions of the Professional Service whose incum-
bents are required to conduct experiments and investigations
in the culture of fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants and the
propagation and cultivation of same.
GRADE I (O H I)
Title of Position: Assistant Horticulturist
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of this position are to conduct
experiments and investigations in the study of the culture
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and propagations of fruits, vegetables and flowers; to super-
vise culture work on a large scale; to prepare records and
reports on same and to give advise on this and related sub-
jects.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. Such training in Horticulture as is evidenced by a
degree, diploma or certificate granted on the completion of
a standard course of instruction in a college of agriculture of
recognized standing; at least one year of experience in inspec-
tion, care and study of fruits, vegetables and plants or related
work. -
2. A certificate of graduation from a high school and
training evidenced by a certificate granted upon completion
of one or more courses of Horticulture in a college of recog-
nized standing, specializing in this art, and in addition thereto,
not less than two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity
in the growing of fruits and plants.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1560 to $2160.
HORTICULTURIST GROUP
GRADE II (O H II)
Title of Position: Horticulturist
Duties:
The duties of the incumbents of this position, which re-
quires high executive ability and technical training, are to
assume independent responsibility for the activities of the
Horticultural Bureau; in the conduct of experimentation and
investigation in the culture of fruits, vegetables, flowers and
plants; to supervise the propagation and growing of same;
to prepare reports and furnish expert advice on Horticulture
and related subjects.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
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2. At least three years of experience in Grade I if ap-
pointed by promotion; if appointed by original examination,
at least five years' experience of Grade I character and stand-
ard. -
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
Civil Service.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2340 to $3000.
ICHTHYOLOGIST GROUP (O I)
The term “Ichthyologist Group” is used to identify those
authorized employments of the Professional Service whose
incumbents are required to assume responsibility for the col-
\ection, care, propagation and exhibition of fish and reptiles.
GRADE I (O II) •
Title of Position: Director of Aquarium (Ichthyologist)
Duties: - -
The duties of incumbent of this position are to assume
supervisory responsibility for the collection and maintenance
of large collections of fish and reptiles. This includes the
feeding, breeding, observation, treatment and exhibition and
their sale, exchange and purchase in accordance with pre-
scribed regulations. t
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have :
1. A degree of Ichthyologist or its equivalent from a rec-
ognized institution of learning and at least five years of expe-
rience in aquarium work, or -
2. If not a college graduate at least eight years of expe-
rience in a large aquarium or in governmental work considered
the equivalent of the experience and training in the first para-
graph, at least two years of which must have been in a posi-
tion of supervisory responsibility. -
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2760 to $3600 with standard salary rates
of $2760, $3000, $3300 and $3600.
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DIRECTOR of MUNICIPAL MARKETs GROUP (o M)
GRADE I (O M I)
Title of Position: Director of Municipal Bureau of Markets
Duties:
The duties of the incumbents of this position are to super-
vise and direct the Bureau of Markets, including the active
administration of the East and West Markets, and the St.
Jean Street curb market, and all markets maintained and
operated by the City of Detroit; to develop plans for the
improvement of wholesale and retail markets and to put same
into execution ; to supervise the publicity of market reports,
both through the press and other market bulletins to that end ;
that the consuming public may be advised of current prices
and also that the producers may be advised as to the ruling
prices; exercise general supervision over the operation and
maintenance of market places and to administer business of
the Bureau. *
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. Completed a course in agriculture, including horticul-
ture, in a recognized institution giving such a course.
2. At least three years' experience in a supervisory capac-
ity in the marketing and distribution of vegetables, cereals
and other food stuffs. -
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time se, vice in
this grade is from $4200 to $6000 with annual salary rates of
$4200, $4500, $4800, $5400, $5700 and $6000.
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PHARMACIST GROUP (O G)
The term “Pharmacist Group” is used to identify those
authorized employments of the Professional and Scientific
Service, whose incumbents are required to preserve, com-
pound and dispense drugs and medicines, according to pre-
scriptions of practitioners Ór according to standard formula.
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GRADE I (O GI)
Title of Position: Pharmacist
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of this position, which may in-
volve the supervision of assigned employes, are to preserve,
compound and dispense drugs; to manufacture standard phar-
maceutical preparations; to keep the records prescribed by
statute or ordinance and to perform other related duties as
required.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. Pharmacists' diploma and certificate of State Regis-
tration.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. &
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1980 to $2520 with standard salary rates
of $1980, $2160, $2340 and $2520.
VETERINARY GROUP
The term “Veterinary Group” is applied to those employ-
ments of the Professional Service, whose incumbents are
required to perform such duties in investigating, reporting,
preventing and treating the diseases of animals, and in the
preparation of serums, antitoxins and vaccines, as are law-
fully performed by veterinarians only.
GRADE I (O V I)
Title of Position: Veterinarian
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to diagnose,
prevent and treat all diseases of animals; to perform opera:
tions on them; to investigate and report the ante mortem and
post mortem conditions, both physical and pathological in
domestic animals, and to inspect and report upon Sanitary
conditions affecting the public health. ^
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Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. A diploma from a recognized college of Veterinary
Science.
2. Certificate of registration.
3. At least two years’ practice as a Veterinary-Surgeon.
4. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission, or the Health Commissioner.
Compensation: *
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2160 to $4000.
SUB-PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (B)
The term “Sub-Professional Service” is used to identify
those authorized employments whose incumbents are re-
quired to perform technical work subordinate to work out-
lined in the various groups of the Professional Service but
not requiring professional training or experience.
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ENGINEERING AID GROUP (B E)
The term “Engineering Aid Group” is used to identify
those employments of the Sub-Professional Service whose
incumbents are required to perform, under instruction and
supervision, elementary or apprentice work in field or office,
of one of the specialized branches of engineering and to do
drafting work incident or subordinate to engineering practice
but not requiring professional training or experience. -
ENGINEERING AID GROUP
GRADE I (B E I)
Titles of Positions: Stakesetter
Rodman)
Tracer )
Junior Engineering Aid
Draftsman
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to perform
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under supervision or instruction, elementary engineering work
in office or field in one of the engineering branches, but not
requiring technical or professional education or training.
Examples :
Holding a rod.
Measuring with a chain or tape.
Tracing plans, maps, charts or sketches.
Making computations
Lettering plans, maps, charts or drawings
Qualifications: \
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. Such qualifications as may be required by the Civil
Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1440 to $1800 with standard salary rates
of $1440, $1560, $1680 and $1800. -
ENGINEERING AID GROUP
GRADE II (B E II) -
Titles of Positions: Senior Draftsman
Plan Examiner
Instrumentman
Engineering Aid
Duties: -
Senior Draftsman—The duties of the incumbents of these
positions, which require a high degree of technical skill and
the ability to lay out and plan work, are to supervise and
assume responsibility for a group of employes in Grade I, or
to perform highly specialized drafting work not requiring
professional training or experience. t
Examples:
Preparing maps and working drawings.
Computing and compiling data.
Plan Examiner—The duties of incumbents of these posi-
tions, which require a knowledge of the building, sanitary,
plumbing and housing codes, and experience in building con-
; - ſ\ - 3.
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struction, but which do not require professional engineering
or architectural experience, are to examine and check build-
ing plans for the purpose of discovering violations of the
codes, laws, rules, regulations and ordinances governing build-
ing projects. * --
Instrumentman—The duties of incumbents of this posi-
tion are to perform routine work requiring the use of survey-
ing and other engineering instruments, mathematical tables,
formulae, etc., but which do not require professional training
or experience.
Examples:
Running level or transit.
Adjusting instruments.
Keeping level and survey notes.
Inspecting minor engineering works.
Supervising plotting notes.
Qualifications:
Senior Draftsman,
Plan Examiner—Persons holding these positions must
have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I (Draftsman).
2. Not less than two years of experience in Grade I, if
appointed by promotion; if appointed by original examina-
tion, at least two years of experience in work of Grade I char-
acter and standard.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Instrumentman—Persons holding these positions must
have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I (Rodman).
2. At least two years of experience in Grade I as Rod-
man if appointed by promotion ; if appointed by original ex-
amination, at least one year of experience as Instrumentman.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. -
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $1980 to $2520 with standard salary rates
of $1980, $2160, $2340 and $2520. -
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ENGINEERING AID GROUP
GRADE III (B E III)
Titles of Positions: Chief Draftsman
Chief of Party
Computer and Estimater
Senior
Engineering
Aid
Duties: *
Chief Draftsman,
Computer and Estimater—The duties of incumbents of
these positions are to assume complete charge of a drafting
room, and to do drafting work requiring the highest technical
skill, but not requiring professional training or to direct the
work of computing Squads. & §
Chief of Party—The duties of the incumbents of this posi-
tion are to direct the work of a field party on surveys and
construction, to direct minor construction and repair projects,
to direct the computation of surveys and minor computation.
Qualifications :
Chief Draftsman,
Computer and Estimater—Persons holding these positions
shall have :
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade II (Senior
Draftsman).
2. At least two years of experience in Grade II.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Chief of Party—Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade II (Instrument-
man). *:
2. At least two years of experience in Grade II (Instru-
mentman).
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation: -
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2760 to $3300 with annual rates of $2760,
$3000 and $3300. r -
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SOCIAL SERVICE (S)
The term “Social Service” is used to identify those author-
ized employments of the City of Detroit whose incumbents
are required to investigate and pass upon the advisability of
giving relief to sick or indigent individuals or families, and to
see that such relief, either medical, physical or financial, is
provided ; to visit and control destitute or neglected families
with a view to furthering the welfare of the children therein;
to secure employment for unemployed and to locate younger
persons, engaged in unsuitable occupations, in proper voca-
tions; to plan, supervise and direct the spare time activities
of the community; to investigate and report on cases paroled
and placed on probation by police judges and to supervise the
activities of such paroled persons and probationers and to per-
form other functions having as an end the preservation of the
integrity of the family unit, if this is desirable, or making such
changes as will best help the individuals in the family unit to
become self-respecting and self-supporting, and to devise and
inaugurate other means of promoting good citizenship among
those now living under misapprehensions as to its meaning.
social workeR GROUP (Sw) *
The term “Social Worker Group” is used to identify those
authorized employments of the Social Service whose incum-
bents are required to investigate and pass upon questions
relative to the relief of sick, indigent or aged individuals or
families; to devise and supervise methods for best accomplish-
ing those ends; to undertake the solution of problems of un-
employment and the proper employment of young persons
engaged in unsuitable occupations; to assume the obligations
incident to the furtherance of child welfare in destitute or
neglected families and to establish proper sanitary and hy-
gienic environments therein; to lay out courses of instruction
and to direct the instruction of new groups entering the field;
to direct and advise field workers; to investigate and report
upon conditions and the conduct of private charitable insti-
tutions receiving funds from the City and to perform other
functions relative to the welfare work of the community.
GRADE I (S W I)
Title of Position: Student Social Worker
Duties: i - \
The duties of incumbents in this position are to perform
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elementary investigations and make reports under instruction
and direction of superiors and to perform other related work
as directed.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have :
1. A diploma from a high school.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The compensation for full time service in this grade shall
be $75 per month for the first year and $100 per month for
the second year.
GRADE II (S W II)
Titles of Positions: Social Service Worker
Hospital Investigator
Visiting Housekeeper y
Registrar Charities Registration Bureau
Medical Social Service Worker
Supervisor of Application Bureau
Duties:
Social Service Worker—The duties of incumbents of this
position are to interview applicants for relief, their parents,
relatives and friends; to interview or correspond with former
employers and other agencies, in and out of Detroit; to prepare
records of such investigations; to inspect records of courts,
jails, clinics, physicians and other agencies; to accompany ap-
plicants to hospital or medical, when hospital or medical aid
are required, and to perform other related duties as directed.
Hospital Investigator—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to visit public patients in various hospitals for
the purpose of determining their financial and social status
and their ability to pay for services rendered and to make
arrangements for collecting such funds; to ascertain the ex-
tent of the sickness or injury, if the latter by accident, to ascer-
tain the details thereto; to ascertain the insurance or sick
benefits carried and to make reports of all such investigations
to the Department.
Visiting Housekeeper—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to visit families receiving public aid; to give in-
struction and advice in cooking, garment making, house clean-
ing, food values and general household management; to pre-
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pare budgets of family expenditures; to collect data on cur-
rent food prices; to make reports and perform other related
duties. -
Registrar Charities Registration Bureau—The duties of
incumbents of this position are to receive from Social Agencies
names, addresses and such other identifying information as
will enable the Bureau to make complete records that will be
available for all agencies or individuals interested in social
work; to develop the work as affecting any agencies that might
at any time be not using the Registration Bureau and to stimu-
late interest in the work of the Bureau; to supervise the activi-
ties of other employes of the Bureau; to prepare reports for
all agencies using the exchange, special reports required by
the Department and to perform other related work as assigned
by the Director of Social Service. -
Medical Social Service Worker—The duties of incumbents
of these positions are to work with the physicians in the clinic
of the Receiving Hospital and with the patients in the home;
to direct and assist in the home care of the patients under
treatment; to collect data and to prepare statistical reports in
connection with the medical service. .
Supervisor of the Application Bureau—The duties of in-
cumbents of this position are to interview applicants for aid,
admission to Eloise, hospitals or other institutions, arrange
transportation, etc.; to interview representatives from other
charitable organizations. Seeking aid for families or desiring
information from records of the Welfare Commission; answer-
ing telephone calls covering complaints concerning families
who need or are receiving aid; to take care of the correspond-
ence of the office, in all of which duties a high degree of spe-
cialized knowledge on Social Service matters is required, in
passing upon the advisability of giving the requested aid.
The incumbent is further required to prepare statistical reports
of the Bureau and to supervise the records of the Office.
Qualifications:
Social Service Worker—Persons holding these positions
must have :
1. Completed the course for student workers, Grade I if
appointed by promotion.
2. If appointed original examination at least one year of
experience in related Settlement, social or charitable work
recognized by the Civil Service Commission as qualifying or
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a four-year college course in which special work has been done
in economics, sociology or related subjects approved by the
Civil Service Commission. - *
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Hospital Investigator—Persons holding this position must
have :
1. The minimum qualifications for entrance to Grade I
Social Worker.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commissien.
Visiting Housekeeper—Persons holding this position nuSt
have : f;
1. A diploma issued upon graduation from a High School.
2. A diploma or certificate granted upon completion of at
least a two-year course in Domestic Science and Domestic
Art from an accredited school, including the methods of teach-
ing, psychology, history of education and related subjects.
3. At least one year of experience in visiting housekeep-
ers’ work.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civiſ Service Commission."
Registrar Charities Registration Bureau—Persons holding
this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications for entrance to the grade
of Social Worker, Grade I.
2. At least two years of experience as a Social Worker.
3. The minimum qualifications of Grade II, Clerk.
4. Such additional quailfications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Medical Social Service Worker—Persons holding this po-
sition must have: -
1. The minimum qualifications for entrance to Grade II,
Social Worker.
2. Certificates of registration as a trained nurse.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Supervisor of Application Bureau—Persons holding this
position must have:
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1. The minimum qualifications for entrance to Grade II.
Social Worker. -
2. At least two years of experience in Grade II, if ap-
pointed by promotion. wº -
3. The minimum qualifications of Grade II Clerk.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
Social Service Worker: The range of annual compensation
for full time service in this grade is from $1440 to $1800 with
annual salary rates of $1440, $1680 and $1800.
Hospital Investigator,
Visiting Housekeeper—The range of annual compensation
for full time service in this grade is from $1560 to $2160 with
standard salary rates of $1560, $1680, $1800, $1980 and $2160.
Registrar of Charities Registration Bureau,
Medical Social Service Worker,
Supervisor of Application Bureau—The range of annual
compensation for full time service in this grade is from $1560
to $2160 with standard, salary rates of $1560, $1680, $1800,
$1980 and $2160. -
GRADE III (S W III)
Title of Position: District Supervisor
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to direct
and supervise the activities of Social Workers, Grade II;
lay out and plan reconstruction work with families or indi-
viduals; to make studies of social conditions as developed by
investigations, and make reports thereon; to determine the
amount and kind of material relief needed to bring about the
desired ends and to perform other related work as assigned.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade II, Social
Worker.
2. At least two years of experience as a Social Worker,
Grade II, if appointed by promotion.
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3. If appointed by original examination, at least three
years of experience in work of the character and standard of
Social Worker, Grade II. -
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service 111
this position is from $1980 to $2520 with standard salary rates
of $1980, $2160, $2340 and $2520. -
GRADE IV (S.W IV)
Title of Position: Director of Social Service
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of this position are to supervise
the activities of the Social Worker Group in accordance with
the suggestions of the Superintendent of the Welfare Commis-
sion; to plan and lay out work for field workers; to confer
and advise with and direct as to the treatment of individual
cases; to plan a course of instruction and direct the training
of students in Grade I; to represent the Welfare Department
in all matters pertaining to Social and Welfare work; to ad-
dress public and private organizations interested in the work;
to prepare reports on the work of the Social Service Bureau;
to develop policies for the development and extension of
its work.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade II.
2. At least three years of experience in Grade II, if
appointed by promotion, or if appointed otherwise than by
promotion. - -
3. At least three years’ experience in work of the charac-
ter and standard of Grade II in a charitable or philanthropic
organization recognized by the Civil Service Commission, or
4. Graduation from a recognized institution of learning
after specializing in sociology with two years of Supervisory
experience in work of character and standard of Grade II.
5. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. • • .
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Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $3000, $3300, $3600, $3900 and $4200.
PROBATION OFFICER GROUP (SP)
The term “Social Service Probation Officer Group” is used
to identify those authorized employments of the Social Serv-
ice whose incumbents are required to investigate and pass
judgment upon social and other conditions of offenders who
are paroled or placed on probation by police judges; to keep
necessary records and perform other related work.
GRADE I (S P I)
Title of Position: Assistant Probation Officer
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to investi-
gate all matters relative to the social conditions of those
offenders paroled or placed on probation by Police Court
judges; to investigate complaints relative to misdemeanors;
to pass upon the issuance of warrants; to issue warrants and
to supervise the activities of probationers during their periods
of probation; to keep the necessary records and statistics;
to conduct correspondence concerning probationers and to
perform such follow-up work and other related duties as may
be necessary or incidental to the supervision of their welfare.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have :
- 1. Certificate of graduation from a high school or proof
of other training recognized as the equivalent thereto by the
Civil Service Commission, and
2. Not less than one year of experience in probation work,
settlement work or other social activities recognized by the
Civil Service Commission as the equivalent.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service
in this grade is from $1440 to $1980 with standard salary
rates of $1440, $1560, $1680, $1800 and $1980.
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GRADE II (S P II)
Title of Position: Chief Probation Officer
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of this position are to assume
Supervisory responsibility for all cases placed on probation
or paroled by the judges of the Police Courts; to render final
decision in all cases in question; to make investigations and
reports on the disposition of cases; to advise and confer with
probation officers and perform other related duties as may
be necessary to the supervision of paroled offenders and pro-
bationers and the enforcement of statutory or other regula-
tions relating thereto.
Qualifications:
Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. Such other qualifications as may be required by the
Senior Police Judge.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $3600 to $4800 with standard salary rates of
$3600, $3900, $4200, $4500 and $4800.
RECREATION GROUP (SR)
The term “Recreation Group” is used to identify those
authorized employments of the Social Service whose incum-
bents are required to plan, direct and supervise, give instruc-
tion in and lead the spare time activities of the City at Com-
munity Centers, play grounds, community gardens and other
centers of such activities as may be developed.
GRADE I (S R I)
Titles of Positions: Play Leader
Director of Gardens
Duties:
Play Leader—The duties of incumbents of these positions
are to direct and give instruction in games, folk dances, rug
making, basketry and crocheting, etc.; to arrange community
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programs; to supervise athletic games; to do neighborhood
visiting; to supervise the adult activities in a community, in-
cluding mothers’ clubs, sewing clubs, and to perform related
work under supervision.
Director of Gardens—The duties of incumbents of these
positions are to organize garden clubs in connection with back-
yard and vacant lot activities; to give systematic instruction
to these clubs in the proper operation of planning, care and
cultivation of garden plots; to give instruction in Čanning,
and to perform other related duties, under supervision.
Qualifications:
Play Leader—Persons holding these positions must have: .
1. A certificate from a normal school in the Play Leaders'
course or from a teacher's course including Play Leader prep-
aration, or such training as may be considered an equivalent
by the Civil Service Commission.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Director of Gardens—Persons holding these positions must
have: - -
1. A diploma from a normal school, or
2. Special training in garden and other agricultural work.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
Play Leader—The range of annual compensation for full
time service in this grade is from $1500 to $1860 with standard
salary rates of $1500, $1620, $1740 and $1860.
Director of Gardens—The range of annual compensation
for full time service in this grade is from $1500 to $1740 with
standard salary rates as follows: $1500, $1620 and $1740.
GRADE II (S R II)
Titles of Positions: Play Director
Supervisor of Gardens
Duties:
Play Director—The duties of incumbents of these positions
are to plan, work and Supervise employes of Grade I, to as-
Sume responsibility for a large play-ground or recreation cen-
ter, or to have control of the activities of smaller units, subject
to instructions from the head of the Department.
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Supervisor of Gardens—The duties of incumbents of this
position are, under the direction of the Superintendent of
Recreation, to plan all the activities of the year and to super-
vise and direct the work of the directors of gardens.
Qualifications:
Play Director—Persons holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I.
2. At least one year of experience in Grade I if appointed
by promotion, or -
3. If appointed by original appointment, a degree from
a recognized institution of learning in a course including so-
ciology and play direction.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Supervisor of Gardens—Persons holding this position must
have :
1. The minimum qualifications of Director of Gardens,
Grade I.
2. At least three seasons of experience in Grade I or in
work of Grade I character and standard.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission. - --
Compensation:
Play Director—The range of annual compensation for full
time service in this grade is from $1980 to $2520 with stand-
ard salary rates of $1980, $2160, $2340 and $2520. &
Supervisor of Gardens—The range of annual compensation
for full time service in this grade is from $1980 to $2760 with
standard salary rates of $1980, $2160, $2340, $2520 and $2760.
(Appraisal Grade.)
Title of Position: Supervisor
The duties of the incumbents of these positions include the
supervising of the work of play directors and the responsi-
bility for execution of the detail of work as laid out by the
Superintendent of Recreation; the keeping of records of the
time of subordinates in the Recreation Commission and of the
attendance at play centers, etc., and such other duties as the
Superintendent of Recreation may assign.
Compensation:
Salary at the rate of $2400 per year.
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SOCIAL SERVICE RECREATIONAL GROUP
GRADE No. 3
Title of Position: Superintendent of Recreation
Duties:
(a) The duties of incumbents of these positions include
the planning, laying out, directing and supervising of activi-
ties of the Recreation Commission under the direction' and ap-
proval of the Board of Recreation Commissioners.
(b) To have care, authority and responsibility and disci-
pline of the department and subordinates, and to be respon-
sible to the Recreation Commission for the proper function-
ing of said department.
Compensation: f
Salary, $4500 to $6000 per year.
suPERVIsory SERVICE (Y)
The term “Supervisory Service” is used to identify those
authorized employments of the City of Detroit whose incum-
bents are required to assume responsibility for the activities
of groups of laborers and other employes; the operation, repair
and maintenance of machinery and equipment and the han-
dling and storing and distribution of materials and supplies
in the performance of the work of the department or bureau
or division thereof, and, which may or may not require pro-
fessional training or knowledge of a craft or trade.
SUPERVISORY GROUP (Y sy
GRADE I (Y S I)
Titles of Positions: Foreman (Flushing)
Foreman (Garbage Collecting)
Foreman (Street Cleaning)
Foreman (Dump)
Foreman (Paving)
Foreman (Asphalt Plant)
Foreman (Parks and Boulevards)
Foreman (Forestry)
Foreman (City Parks)
Foreman (Palmer Park)
Foreman (Belle Isle Park)
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Foreman (Sewers—Lateral)
Foreman (Sewers—Public)
Foreman (Construction—Water)
Foreman (Hydrant Repair—Water)
Foreman Assistant (Water) -
Foreman Emergency (Water)
Traffic Man (Water)
Foreman Yard (Water)
Foreman Yard (D. P. W.)
Foreman (Garage)
Duties:
The duties of incumbents of these positions are to super-
vise and direct the work of gangs of laborers and other em-
ployes in functions related to the work of the several depart-
ments indicated. They are required to plan work ahead,
arrange for the distribution of material and supplies and, above
all, possess the ability to direct and handle men efficiently.
They should be able to account for tools and materials used on
a job and may be required to keep time records. All are under
orders of Assistant Superintendents, Superintendents and
other superior officers, and may be required to do related
work at any time.
Qualifications:
Persons holding these positions must have :
1. At least two years of experience in work similar or
analogous to that done by the department indicated by the
title and proven ability in handling men and work.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by the
Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of daily compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $5.00 to $8.00. If on annual, basis, the sal-
aries range from $1560 to $2400 with rates as follows: $1560,
$1680, $1800, $1980, $2160, $2340 and $2400.
Special Regulation Governing Salary. Rates:
The entrance and other salary rates in this grade are con-
ditional upon appraisal under the rules of the Civil Service
Commission, indicating that the rate designed does not exceed
the value of the work.
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GRADE II (Y S II) &
Titles of Positions: Assistant Superintendent of Construc-
tion (Water)
Assistant Superintendent of Storage
Yard (Water)
Assistant Superintendent of Water
(Fire)
Assistant Superintendent (Garbage Col-
lection)
Superintendent of Flushing
Duties:
Assistant Superintendent of Construction—The duties of
incumbents of these positions are to assume responsibility
for the construction of water mains, and the repair thereof,
and the performance of other related duties as directed by the
Superintendent of Construction.
Assistant Superintendent of Storage Yard (Water)—The
duties of incumbents of this position are to assist the Super-
intendent as directed in the supervision of testing, setting and
repairing materials; delivering supplies to construction jobs;
to direct the work of tapping and leak crews, and in keeping
proper records of materials used in the work done, and to per-
form other related duties as may be assigned by the Superin-
tendent of the Storage Yard.
Assistant Superintendent of Water (Fire)—The duties of
incumbents of this position are to supervise the construction
of high pressure water mains; to locate tees and gates for
fire purposes in water mains as they are allowed by the Water
Department; to keep time and cost records of work done and
to perform other related duties as may be assigned by the
Superintendent of Water (Fire Department).
Assistant Superintendent (Garbage Collection)—The du-
ties of incumbents of this position are to supervise the activi-
ties of the foreman in the distribution of wagons and trucks
for the collection of garbage and route them to the loading
stations; to supervise the maintenance and repair of equip-
ment; to expedite the loading and moving of cars at the load-
ing station and to perform other related work as directed by
the Superintendent of Garbage Collection.
Superintendent of Flushing—The duties of incumbent of
this position are to assume responsibility for the flushing of
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streets; the distribution of supplies and the maintenance and
repair of machines used in the work, and to perform related
duties as directed by the Superintendent of Street Cleaning.
Qualifications:
Assistant Superintendent of Construction (Water),
Assistant Superintendent of Water (Fire)—Persons hold-
ing these positions must have :
1. The minimum qualifications of foremen of water work
construction, Grade I.
2. At least three years of experience in Grade I if ap-
pointed by promotion, or,
3. If appointed by original examination at least four years
of experience in a supervisory capacity as foreman or assistant
superintendent of construction on water works projects.
4. A degree in Civil Engineering granted by a recog-
nized institution authorized to grant that degree and at least
three years of experience in water works construction and
design. •
5. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. - -
Assistant Superintendent of Storage Yard (Water)—
Persons holding this position must have: -
1. Minimum qualifications of foremen of storage yard,
Grade I.
2. At least three years' experience as foreman, Grade I,
storage yard. -
3. A thorough knowledge of water works stores and
methods of storing and keeping.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Assistant Superintendent of Garbage Collection—Persons
holding this position must have :
1. Minimum qualifications of foreman, Grade I.
2. At least three years' experience therein if appointed
by promotion, or if appointed by original examination at least
three years of supervisory work of a nature to prove execu-
tive ability or a degree in Civil Engineering granted upon
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the completion of a standard course at an institution author-
ized to grant that degree and three years' experience in
municipal garbage collection and disposal work.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Superintendent of Flushing—Persons holding this posi-
tion must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of Grade I, as foreman of
flushing.
2. At least two years of experience in Grade I, if ap-
pointed by promotion; if appointed by original examination,
at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity
of the standard and character of Grade I.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $2340 to $2760 with standard salary rates
of $2340, $2520 and $2760. -
GRADE III (I S III)
Titles of Positions: Assistant Superintendent Asphalt Plant
Superintendent of Construction (Parks)
Superintendent of Construction (Tuber-
culosis Hospital)
Superintendent of Maintenance (Water)
Superintendent of Construction (Wa-
ter)
Superintendent of Water (Fire)
Superintendent of Garbage Bureau
Superintendent of Sidewalk Bureau
Superintendent of Permit Bureau
Assistant Superintendent—Sewer
Bureau
Assistant Superintendent of Yards and
Storekeeper (Water)
& Superintendent of Yards—Paving
Bureau
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District Superintendent—Sidewalk
Bureau -
District Superintendent—Paving
Bureau
Superintendent of Conduit Construction
(Public Lighting)
Superintendent of Construction (Side-
walk Bureau)
Superintendent of Public Service
(Parks)
Duties:
Assistant Superintendent Asphalt Plant—The duties of
incumbents of this position are to assume direct responsibility
for the operation of the asphalt plant, its maintenance and
repair; to supervise the manufacture of bituminous and as-
phaltic mixtures used in the construction of asphalt pave-
ments and to perform related work as directed by the Super-
intendent.
Superintendent of Construction (Parks)—The duties of
incumbents of this position are to assume responsibility for
the construction of buildings, docks, bridges and other struc-
tures as required by the Department of Parks and Boule-
vards; to prepare estimates of the cost of labor and materials,
and to inspect construction work of all kinds; to be responsi-
ble for the proper distribution of materials and supplies for
work and to prepare time and other records of costs.
Superintendent of Construction (Tuberculosis Hospital)—
The duties of incumbents of this position are to assume super-
visory responsibility for the proper construction of the Mu-
nicipal Tuberculosis Hospital together with like responsibili-
ties in connection with the maintenance, alteration and repair
of other buildings of the Health Department.
Superintendent of Maintenance (Water)—The duties of
incumbents of this position are to assume Supervisory respon-
sibility for the repair of water mains throughout the City and
also for the repair and maintenance of gate valves and renewal
of mains and fittings. * *
Superintendent of Water (Fire)—The duties of incum-
bents of this position are to assume full responsibility for the
activities of the Fire Department for the Operation of all fire
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hydrants and to lay out and plan the location of work for the
water system used by the Fire Department and to supervise
the details of the business of the Bureau.
Superintendent of the Garbage Bureau—The duties of in-
cumbents of this position are to assume complete responsibil-
ity for all activities pertaining to the collection and disposal
of garbage; to lay out and plan the work of the Bureau; to
assume all responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the
mechanical equipment of the Bureau and to assume general
responsibility for the proper disposition of the business details
thereof.
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Superintendent of the Sidewalk Bureau—The duties of
incumbent of this position are to assume supervisory respon-
sibility for the inspection of sidewalk and cross-walk con-
struction, emergency repairs to , defective sidewalks and the
inspection of old walks and ordering their replacement; to
administer the office work in connection with such activities
and to perform such other duties as may logically fall within
the jurisdiction of the Superintendent of the Sidewalk Bureau.
Superintendent of Permit Bureau—The duties of incum-
bent of this position are to supervise the work of all inspectors
sent out on permits for excavations in streets or alleys; for
house moving and other matters within the jurisdiction of
the bureau; to administer the business affairs of the Permit
Bureau; to collect deposits and make refunds on permits and
supervise the sale of tickets for the collection of community
rubbish.
Assistant Superintendent Sewer Bureau—The duties of
incumbents of these positions are to supervise the construc-
tion, cleaning and repair of drains, public sewers and basins;
to investigate leaks, floods, stoppages and breaks in same and
to perform other related work under the direction of and in
the districts prescribed by the Superintendent of Sewers.
Superintendent of Yards and Storekeeper (Water)—The
duties of incumbents of this position are to assume complete
responsibility for the activities of the meter testing, meter
repairing and meter setting crews of the tap and leak crews
and of the carpenter and blacksmith shops; the preparation
and custody of records of all sorts of stock on hand and all
records of automobile and power machines at the yard.
Superintendent of Yards (Paving Bureau)—The duties of
incumbents of these positions are to supervise the storage and
delivery of all materials used by the City paving gangs; to
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supervise the yard foreman, blacksmiths, carpenters, engi-
neers, and other employes at the yard, and to perform related
duties as directed by the Superintendent of the Paving Bureau.
District Superintendent Street Cleaning Bureau—The
duties of incumbents of these positions are to supervise and
direct the activities of groups of foremen and other gangs in
connection with cleaning paved streets and alleys of rubbish,
Snow, ashes, etc.; in grading, ditching, placing culverts and
other related work as the seasons and occasions demand; to
regulate distribution, loading and care of teams; to investi-
gate complaints and to rectify causes leading thereto, and to
perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the
Superintendent of the Street Cleaning Bureau.
District Superintendent Paving Bureau—The duties of
incumbents of these positions are to supervise the construc-
tion of streets and alleys in the districts assigned by the
Superintendent; to allocate inspectors on the several jobs
under their jurisdiction, and to instruct and advise them in
the performance of their duties; to investigate complaints
and rectify conditions causing same; to prepare cost data on
the work done under their jurisdiction and to perform other
related duties as assigned to them by the Superintendent of
the Paving Bureau.
Superintendent of Conduit Construction—The duties of
incumbents of this position are to plan and lay out all under-
ground conduit construction for the Public Lighting Com-
mission; to supervise the inspection, measurement and check-
ing of all such work; to direct all repairs on underground
conduit systems and to perform related work as directed by
the Superintendent of the Public Lighting Commission.
Superintendent of Construction Sidewalk Bureau—The
duties of incumbents of this position are to supervise the con-
struction and repair of cement sidewalk and intersections; to
supervise the distribution of materials from the storage yards
to the several jobs; to keep cost records and to perform other
related work as directed by the Superintendent of the Side-
walk Bureau.
Superintendent of Public Service (Parks)—The duties of
incumbents of this position are to direct the purchases of all
supplies used by the refectories, and pavilions in the jurisdic-
tion of the Department of Parks and Boulevards; to direct
and advise the managers of the Several units and to Supervise
the collection and disposal of all moneys received at these
units.
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Qualifications:
Assistant Superintendent of Asphalt Plant—Persons hold-
ing this position must have :
1. At least eight years of experience in the manufacture
and laying of bituminous and asphaltic pavernent and at least
four years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
2. A degree in Civil Engineering, degree having been
granted upon completion of a standard course from a recog-
nized institution, and at least five years of experience in the
manufacture and construction of bituminous or asphaltic pave-
ments, half of which time must have been in a supervisory
capacity. -
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. -
Superintendent of Construction (Parks),
Superintendent of Construction (Tuberculosis Hospital)—
Persons holding these positions must have:
1. At least eight years of experience in the construction
of framed structures and gencral building operations, four
years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, or
2. A degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture, degree
having been granted upon completion of a standard course
from a recognized institution, and at least five years of con-
struction experience, half of which time must have been in a
supervisory capacity. *
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Superintendent of Maintenance (Water),
Superintendent of Construction (Water)—Persons hold-
ing these positions must have : -
1. At least eight years of experience in water works con-
struction, employing power machines for trenching, pipe lay-
ing and back filling, all of which time shall have been in a
supervisory capacity, either as foreman or assistant superin-
tendent.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Superintendent of Water (Fire)—Persons holding this
position must have :
1. At least eight years of experience in the construction
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of water mains including fire hydrants, four years of which
must have been in a Supervisory capacity as foreman or as-
Sistant superintendent, or { -
2. A degree in Civil Engineering, degree having been
granted upon completion of a standard course from a recog-
nized institution, with five years of experience in water works
construction and design, half of which time must have been in
a Supervisory capacity.
Superintendent of Garbage—Persons holding this position
must have :
1. The minimum qualifications of a foreman of garbage,
Grade I, or assistant superintendent of garbage, Grade II.
2. At least eight years of experience in Grade I or Grade
II of this group, if appointed by promotion; if appointed
otherwise than by promotion,
3. At least eight years of experience as foreman or assis-
tant superintendent of garbage in a department elsewhere in
which the work of these grades is known to be comparable
to these grades as established above, or
4. A degree in Civil Engineering, degree having been
granted upon completion of a standard course from a recog-
nized institution, and five years of experience in municipal
garbage collection and disposal work.
5. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
* Superintendent of Yards and Storekeeper (Water)—Per-
sons holding this position must have: *
1. The minimum qualifications of stores clerk, clerical
service, Grade II. -
2. Minimum qualifications of foreman, Grade I, or as-
sistant superintendent, Grade II, in water, works construction.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Superintendent of Yards (Paving Bureau)—Persons hold-
ing this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of a foreman or assistant
superintendent of yards in paving capacities. \
2. At least eight years' experience as foreman or super-
intendent. -
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
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District Superintendent Sidewalk Bureau—Persons hold-
ing this position must have :
1. The minimum qualifications, Grade I, Supervisory
Service.
2. At least eight years of experience in Grade I or in work
of Grade I character and standard.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
District Superintendent of Paving—Persons holding this
position must have : *
1. The minimum qualifications of inspector of paving,
Grade I.
2. At least eight years of experience as an inspector,
Grade I, if appointed by promotion, or if appointed by original
examination,
3. At least eight years of experience in work of Grade I,
Paving Inspector character and standard.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Superintendent of Conduit Construction—Persons holding
this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of foreman, Grade I, Con-
duit Construction.
2. At least eight years of experience as foreman of con-
duit construction, Grade I, if appointed by promotion, or if
appointed by original examination, &
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3. At least five years of experience as foreman of conduit
construction, doing work of Grade I character and standard.
4. A degree in Civil Engineering, degree having been
granted upon completion of a standard course from a recog-
nized institution, and five years of experience in the design
and construction of high tension conduits.
5. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Superintendent of Construction Sidewalk Bureau—Persons
holding this position must have:
1. The minimum qualifications of foreman, Grade I, in
COncrete ConStruction.
2. At least eight years of experience as foreman, Grade I,
concrete construction, if appointed by promotion, or if ap-
pointed by original examination,
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3. At least five years of experience in concrete work in a
Supervisory capacity of Grade I character and standard.
4. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. -
Superintendent of Public Service (Parks)—Persons hold-
ing this position must have :
1. At least five years of experience in responsible charge
of purchases for restaurants or refectories and in charge of.
the service thereof.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. -
Compensation:
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $3000 to $3900 with standard salary rates
of $3000, $3300, $3600 and $3900.
GRADE IV (I S IV)
Titles of Positions: Superintendent Public Buildings,
Bridges and Railroad Crossings
Superintendent Asphalt Construction
Superintendent Sewer Construction
and Maintenance
Superintendent Paving
Superintendent Street Cleaning
Duties:
Superintendent Public Buildings, Bridges and Railroad
Crossings—The duties of incumbent of this position are to
assume supervisory responsibility for the inspection, main-
tenance, repair and painting of all bridges within the City
and the inspection of the installation and repair of railroad
grade crossings, spur tracks, and sidings across public high-
ways. -
Superintendent Asphalt Construction—The duties of the
incumbent of this position are to assume supervisory respon-
sibility for the making and loading of all bituminous paving
material on work done by the City or by contract for the City;
to direct and supervise the office and laboratory of the Bureau
where complete analyses, examinations and tests with records
thereof are prepared and kept, and also to Supervise the laying
of asphalt on streets prepared to receive the same.
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Superintendent Sewer Construction and Maintenance—
The duties of the incumbent of this position are to assume
supervisory responsibility for the construction of such new
sewers as are built by City forces and the repair and cleaning
of public and lateral sewers and catch basins; the installation
of storm sewers and catch basins in connection with new
paving projects and the cleaning of drains and ditches.
Superintendent of Paving—The duties of the incumbent of
this position are to assume supervisory responsibility for all
new paving and all repaving and repairing to streets.
Superintendent of Street Cleaning—The duties of the in-
cumbent of this position are to assume entire responsibility
for all of the activities incident to cleaning, paving streets and
alleys; the collection and disposal of rubbish and ashes; the
removal of snow and the grading and care of unpaved streets.
Qualifications:
Superintendent Public Buildings, Bridges and Railroad
Crossings—Persons holding this position must have :
1. At least five years of experience in the maintenance and
operation of buildings or in paving and railroad work.
2. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Superintendent Asphalt Construction—Persons holding
this position must have :
1. At least twelve years of experience in the manufacture
and laying of asphaltic pavements, four of which must have
been in a supervisory capacity, or
2. A degree in Civil Engineering granted by an institu-
tion of learning authorized to grant such a degree, and at
least eight years of experience in the manufacture and laying
of asphaltic pavements, at least half of which must have been
in a supervisory capacity.
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission.
Superintendent Sewer Construction and Maintenance—
Persons holding this position must have :
1. At least twelve years of experience in sewer construc-
tión, at least four of which must have been in a supervisory
capacity, or
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2. A degree in Civil Engineering granted from a recog-
nized institution authorized to give such degrees, and at least
eight years of experience in sewer construction and design,
at least half of which must have been in an executive or super-
visory capacity on construction work,
3. Such additional qualifications as may be required by
the Civil Service Commission. º
Compensation: tº §
The range of annual compensation for full time service in
this grade is from $4200 to $6000.
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