Assistant Solid Waste Manager (Safety)

City of San Antonio•78205, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, is responsible for performing administrative and supervisory work planning and directing the activities for the collection and disposal of residential waste recycling, organics, and brush special programs within the Solid Waste Management Department. Assists in the direction, administration, personnel management, budget preparation, management, goal setting, and policy administration for assigned programs. Involves extensive public contact, including contact with federal, state, and local environmental health agencies. Working conditions are in an office or field work environment including frequent exposure to temperature extremes. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience and/or technical experience in solid waste management, recycling, brush collection, automated garbage collection, or public works administration.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of waste collection, recycling and brush collection procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations regarding collection and disposal of waste, recyclables and brush.
Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of equipment used in the collection and disposal of refuse.
Skill in supervision, training, and personnel management.
Skill in utilizing a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and the general public.

Responsibilities

Assists in managing the daily operations of the assigned service area or special programs.
Plans, directs, schedules and assigns the work of collection crews, equipment operators and laborers through subordinate supervisors, including reviewing crew quarters, work records, equipment, field conditions and workload.
Develops long-term plans and programs for the assigned district area.
Inspects garbage, recycling, and organics collection routes and landfills to ensure compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations.
Responds to complaints from citizens.
Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates performance of personnel.
Develops programs and practices to improve safety, including conducting employee safety training programs.
Coordinates the planning, organizing, and implementation of operational activities to improve customer satisfaction and ensure customer compliance with program requirements, including reducing contamination of recycling and organics.
Coordinates with other departments, districts, and outside agencies on various projects.
Assists in monitoring the budget for the assigned service area.
Prepares reports and correspondence.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.