Recovery and Transfer Center Supervisor

City of Tacoma•Tacoma, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Tacoma, Environment and Public Works (EPW) Department, Solid Waste Management Branch, is seeking a skilled supervisor to join our collaborative team providing an exceptional customer experience at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (RTC). RTC Supervisors will, under the direction of an Environmental Services Assistant Division Manager, oversee and direct solid waste and household hazardous waste processing, transfer, disposal and recycling activities at the Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center. This position will supervise, evaluate, assign, schedule and direct the work of assigned personnel; oversee the maintenance and security of assigned facility areas, buildings, and equipment; plan and coordinate operational projects and assignments; provide asset management for a large operational campus; develop and manage contracts and working relationships with vendors to provide critical operational services; lead assigned operational areas with fiscal responsibility; and prepare a variety of records and reports. This position will also coordinate with and assist other agencies, departments or Environmental Services staff to ensure our operations and facilities are in compliance with regulatory permits.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
Three years’ increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a recycling and/or solid waste processing facility
Two years’ experience providing work direction to others.
A Washington driver’s license is required at the time of application, or evidence of equivalent mobility, with maintenance thereafter.
Principles, practices and equipment used in processing, recycling, transfer and disposal of solid waste and household hazardous waste, solid waste management environmental systems and environmental programs.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, such as WAC 173-303 (Dangerous Waste), WAC 173-351 (Solid Waste), and water quality regulations.
Knowledge of hazardous chemicals, chemical incompatibility, and protection factors required for handling chemicals.
Knowledge of City policies regarding personnel, work schedule and leave, EEO and legal, and risk management and safety.
Applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Methods, equipment and materials used in building repair and modification.
Computerized information system/record-keeping techniques.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
Principles and practices of supervision and training
Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Organization, operations, policies and objectives of the Solid Waste Management Division.
Read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, plans, policies and procedures.
Management and supervisory skills, including planning, organizing, scheduling, establishing work priorities and working on multiple projects in a fast paced and diverse work environment.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Proficient in using various software, primarily word processing, spreadsheets, and database management software.

Nice To Haves

Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering verbal and written communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Directs Work: Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Safety: Supports safety as a core value in all work performed by the organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct solid waste and household hazardous waste processing, transfer, disposal and recycling activities at the Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center.
Supervise, evaluate, assign, schedule and direct the work of assigned personnel.
Oversee the maintenance and security of assigned facility areas, buildings, and equipment.
Plan and coordinate operational projects and assignments.
Provide asset management for a large operational campus.
Develop and manage contracts and working relationships with vendors to provide critical operational services.
Lead assigned operational areas with fiscal responsibility.
Prepare a variety of records and reports.
Coordinate with and assist other agencies, departments or Environmental Services staff to ensure our operations and facilities are in compliance with regulatory permits.
Oversee and direct daily activities of solid waste and household hazardous waste transfer, disposal and recycling operations to assure compliance with applicable regulations and ordinances.
Train, supervise and evaluate personnel; assign and review the work of others.
Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program for facilities and equipment.
Analyze situations and systems accurately and adopt an effective course of action to resolve problems.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Motivate and lead employees towards accomplishments by exemplifying honesty, integrity, good work ethics, and positive attitude.
Prepare and maintain records and reports.
Work from penciled layouts or plans.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently with little direction.