Manager Solid Waste

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

5h•$70,656 - $77,241•Onsite

About The Position

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States. Our Organization As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including: Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments. Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management. Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library. Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives. Innovation: Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead. Why Choose Chattanooga? The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing: Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff. Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible. Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. . Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization. The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground: Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away. Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast. Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River. Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges. In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets. Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you. Salary: GS.13 $70,656.00 - $77,241.00 per year Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST) Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects. Work Location: Wood Recycle Center, 4063 N. Hawthorne, Chattanooga, TN 37406 FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position. Department: Public Works - Solid Waste SERIES LEVEL: The Manager Solid Waste is a stand-alone position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years progressively responsible solid waste experience or related experience; supplemented by four (4) years of supervisory experience; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of managerial principles; work scheduling principles; applicable tools and equipment of the trade; solid waste collection operating principles, procedures, and methods; applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; occupational hazards and related safety precautions; City geography; industry standards and specifications; recordkeeping principles and budgeting principles.
Skill in monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; prioritizing and prioritizing work; reviewing, classifying, categorizing, prioritizing and analyzing data; mediating and resolving disputes; coordinating, managing and correlating data; exercising judgment in determining time, place and sequencing of operations; formulating operational strategies; utilizing a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data and information.
Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Safety Sensitive: Y
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check

Responsibilities

Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; making hiring, disciplinary, and termination recommendations.
Manages the day-to-day operations and activities of the Solid Waste division, which includes developing, maintaining, administering, and implementing standard operating procedures, quality assurance standards, policies, goals, objectives, work plans, and workflow; ensuring procedures and equipment meet operational performance requirements and programs; and determining the cost-effectiveness of repairing versus replacing vehicles and equipment.
Estimates the cost to complete jobs and maintains various records and files of time, labor, and materials used in projects.
Works with the division director to ensure the division’s compliance with applicable safety regulations, standards, procedures, and practices; plans and implements related safety and technical training; participates in the development of the written procedures for the division's activities and operations.
Manages and oversees the preparation and maintenance of records and/or other related documentation; prepares a variety of reports related to sanitation operations, activities, and workload.
Develops, administers, and monitors the division budget, including capital improvement budgets; allocates resources and approves expenditures, including contracted services.
May assist in resource allocation and approve expenditures, to include contracted services.
Oversees the processing and completion of service requests in a timely and efficient manner.
Collaborates with internal departments, applicable Boards and Commissions, task forces, advisory groups, the general public, and external agencies.
Responsible for reviewing and signing off on Wood Recycle Center and Landfill accounts and reports.
Implements plans for standard operating procedures.
Check availability, apply for, and report on State waste reduction and recycling grants.
Communicates and coordinates with internal and external counsel regarding legal actions involving department claims, lawsuits, contracts, disputes, and arbitration.
Utilizes operational data and reports to develop staffing requirements.
Evaluate and report personnel attendance trends for over 50 employees.
Monitors and approves accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

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