Landfill Supervisor

Butler County•El Dorado, KS

8d•$61,031 - $85,443•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Works, the Landfill Supervisor is responsible for the administration, management and coordination of all solid waste operations and programs. The individual in this position is a working supervisor who exercises considerable independent judgment in decisions and assigns work details and supervises activities of subordinate personnel.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Hazwhopper course
Three years related experience, High School Diploma or G.E.D.; or Associate’s degree and one year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Solid Waste experience
Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to convey and receive detailed or important instructions and information to and from other workers and the general public
Knowledge of Landfill operations and regulations, environmental rules and regulations, permitting processes
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in personal computers
Skill in supervising and leadership
Employee is responsible for budgetary control of an area within the department and may have input in the annual department budget process
Employee has supervisory responsibility over subordinate personnel
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a department or function
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include supervising direct reports through coaching, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, squat, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Lifting, moving, pushing or pulling up to 10 pounds does generally occur
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Commercial license, preferred
Four years related experience, High School Diploma or G.E.D.; or a Bachelor’s degree from a college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Assists in development of long term goals and department objectives
Assists in preparation of annual budget for department
Assures regulatory compliance and communicates with regulatory officials
Attends meetings and assists in making reports
Coordinates the implementation of the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
Develops safety programs for solid waste programs
Helps manage permitting and reporting requirements to applicable federal, state and local laws
Helps oversee coordinates and organization of the landfill working schedules for recycle trailers, inmate pickup, scale house attendants, and Saturday rotation schedule
Maintains environmental compliance regulations and requirements
Maintains proper records and documents
Manages the operation of the county solid waste programs, including E-waste, recycling, composting, wood waste grinding, public education
Directs the collection of methane gas, flare and leatchate management system, conducts environmental monitoring
Plans and conducts pertinent safety programs
Represents Butler County on the Solid Waste Management Committee
Develops and administers department policies and procedures
Fields questions, concerns, and complaints from the public
Coordinates department activities with various governmental and outside agencies and other County departments
Monitors performance, productivity, and compliance of subordinates with departmental missions, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure all work meets the required expectations
Applies departmental and County policies in a consistent manner
Investigates accidents, arranges for medical care, arranges for drug and alcohol testing
Makes decisions in the field about work zone safety directing crews where and how to set out signs and cones to divert traffic, how and where to flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead, and make sure sites adhere to work zone safety guidelines
Works with mechanics, operators, Assistant Director to determine best course of action when equipment fails, or needs repairs
Removes Freon from refrigerators
Performs sampling from wells, and air, prepares reports or samples to be sent to a lab
Performs other duties as deemed necessary or as required