PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT (UNCLASSIFIED)

City of Cincinnati, OH • Cincinnati, OH

54d

About The Position

Under administrative direction, this employee is responsible for managing and operating the Neighborhood Operations Division. Plans, directs, and coordinates all activities relating to the collection and disposal of residential and commercial solid waste; the cleaning and clearing of city streets, alleys, city property, and vacant lots; the city's curbside program and the enforcement of city ordinances regarding waste disposal, and right of way encroachment. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Five years of work experience at a supervisory level in the field of solid waste disposal, right-of way maintenance, municipal street sweeping, blight abatement, traffic maintenance, fleet services or a related field; or two years of experience plus a Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, construction administration, economics, engineering, architecture, law, industrial management or a closely related field.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.
• Knowledge of The City's Personnel Policies and Procedures, Civil Service Rules, and union contracts.
• Knowledge of Departmental and divisional policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal and Ohio State E.P.A. regulations regarding solid waste and hazardous waste handling, disposal, reuse and minimization.
• Knowledge of Legislation regarding waste disposal, hazardous waste, and infectious waste.
• Knowledge of Proper and safe procedures and practices for collecting and disposing of solid waste, cleaning of streets, and enforcing solid waste mandates in collection.
• Knowledge of Types of equipment used in collection and disposal of solid waste and street cleaning.
• Knowledge of Latest technologies in waste management sciences, vehicle routing, customer tracking, effective communication
• Knowledge of Divisional policies and procedures regarding the collection and disposal of solid waste and cleaning of streets, and enforcement of various applicable laws.
• Knowledge of Supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Organizational structure and interrelationships of the Public Services Department and the Neighborhood Operations Division. City budgetary procedures government accounting practices.
• Knowledge of Proper personnel procedures. Proper grammar and English usage.
• Knowledge of Operations, functions, and responsibilities of all Neighborhood Operations Division sections. Proper procedures for disciplinary actions.
• Knowledge of Safety policies and procedures and applicable agency requirements. Union contract requirements.
• Skill to Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software. Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.
• Ability to Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
• Ability to Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.
• Ability to Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
• Ability to Read and understand narrative, numerical, statistical and graphical source data. Analyze data to compare trends, then transform data to meaningful statistics. Write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to Communicate effectively with elected officials, other municipal employees, business leaders and community representatives. Comply with the vast amount of legislation in the field of solid waste management.
• Ability to Evaluate personnel and equipment requirements based on current or anticipated workload.
• Ability to Plan for and make adjustments for anticipated changes in budgetary funding, equipment changes, personnel changes and regulatory or operational changes affecting the division.
• Ability to Express ideas, concepts or recommendations concerning problems or procedures to subordinates or supervisors. Talk with citizens who may be irate in order to gather information from them or give them information.
• Ability to Exercise management and supervisory control by coordinating and providing general direction of the activities of others. Interpret oral information received.
• Ability to Draw accurate and rational conclusions.
• Ability to Evaluate and modify personnel and equipment needs in anticipation of or in response to changes in appropriations, regulations or the division's responsibilities.
• Ability to Write clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to Respond appropriately to trends in the field of solid waste disposal and right-of-way maintenance and enforcement. Motivate and provide guidance to subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Directs operation of Neighborhood Operations Division in collection of solid waste and right-of-way maintenance activities.
• Directs preparation of divisional budget and all necessary reports and responses to inquiries by citizens, city agencies, city council, or the Director of Public Services.
• Plans or approves operational schedules and directs both maintenance and repair of equipment and disposal facilities. Oversees the arrangements and administration of contracts for collection on disposal of solid and hazardous wastes with private contractors.
• Confers with staff, citizens, public officials and business representatives for resolution of solid waste management problems and right-of-way maintenance issues.
• Inspects and evaluates new or improved equipment and methods for more efficient and safe operation and plans future sanitation facilities additions or renovations.
• Approves requisitions, work schedules, personnel transactions and performs as a Division Hearing Officer. Sees that proper safety, training and employee recognition programs are established and carried out.
• Attends community, departmental, city council and other meetings.
• Corresponds and confers with other solid waste management professionals to exchange information.
• Develops and implements safety practices for the department, division or work section that are consistent with and supplementary to the safety practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support