Assistant Solid Waste Manager (Environmental)
About The Position
Under general direction, the Assistant Solid Waste Manager performs administrative and supervisory work planning and directing residential waste, recycling, organics, and brush collection and disposal programs within the Solid Waste Management Department. The position assists with program direction and administration, personnel management, budget preparation and monitoring, goal setting, and policy administration. It involves extensive public contact, including contact with federal, state, and local environmental health agencies, and includes direct supervision of assigned staff. This is an unclassified, at-will position without disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. The position is based at the Culebra Warehouse, 7030 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas. Work takes place in an office or field environment, with frequent exposure to temperature extremes. The work schedule is 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, subject to the stated education and experience substitution policy.
- Two years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience and/or technical experience in solid waste management, recycling, brush collection, automated garbage collection, or public works administration, subject to the stated education and experience substitution policy.
- Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
- 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 refuse collection and disposal.
- Skill in supervision, training, and personnel management.
- Skill in using 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.
- Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
- Selected applicants must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks; a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may also be conducted if required.
- If selected, applicants must submit official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses at processing.
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing daily operations for an assigned service area or special programs.
- Plan, direct, schedule, and assign work for collection crews, equipment operators, and laborers through subordinate supervisors; review crew quarters, work records, equipment, field conditions, and workload.
- Develop long-term plans and programs for the assigned district area.
- Inspect garbage, recycling, and organics collection routes and landfills for compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
- Respond to citizen complaints.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
- Develop safety programs and practices, including conducting employee safety training.
- Coordinate planning, organization, and implementation of operational activities to improve customer satisfaction and ensure customer compliance with program requirements, including reducing recycling and organics contamination.
- Coordinate projects with other departments, districts, and outside agencies.
- Assist in monitoring the budget for the assigned service area.
- Prepare reports and correspondence.
- Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
