Resource Recovery and Recycling Collections Superintendent

City of Santa Monica•Santa Monica, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and coordinates the operation of the Resource Recovery and Recycling Collections Section. Supervises, schedules, and reviews the work activities of staff engaged in solid waste operations, customer service, and the collection and recovery of landfill trash, organics, and recyclable materials.

Requirements

Principles and practices of supervision and training
Principles, practices, and techniques of solid waste collection operations
Disposal and collection vehicles and equipment
Safety standards and safe work practices
Dispatch operations
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances
Principles and procedures of recordkeeping and reporting
Effective customer service techniques
Select, supervise, motivate, and train staff
Organize and schedule the work of staff
Analyze problems, make recommendations, and implement effective solutions
Conduct research and analyze complex data and information
Prepare, present, and maintain accurate records and reports
Develop and implement work procedures and improved methods of service delivery
Interpret and apply policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Provide operational and safety training to assigned staff
Ensure staff are compliant with all safety regulations and procedures
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Provide effective customer service
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public
Work with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approaches
Reading, writing, and communicating at an appropriate level
Using a personal computer and applicable software applications
Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree or 60 semester units or the equivalent. Additional recent, related work experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.
Four years of recent, paid work experience in the operation and maintenance of integrated solid waste collections.
At least two years of the recent, paid work experience must have included supervisory responsibilities.
Possession of a class C driver license.

Responsibilities

Selects, trains, supervises, and assigns work to supervisory, collections, and customer service staff engaged in integrated resource recovery and recycling collections and related operations.
Establishes and approves work schedules, monitors workflow, and evaluates the work of staff.
Plans, coordinates, and supervises integrated waste management collections to meet City-wide zero waste goals.
Consults with the division manager and staff to determine and implement zero waste program goals and related policies and procedures.
Develops, monitors, evaluates, and modifies collection routes and maps, maintenance schedules, and customer service processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of service.
Ensures solid waste collection operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Enforces municipal solid waste ordinances and issues citations related to refuse code violations.
Assists in formulation, planning, and implementation of improvements to resource recovery and recycling collection operations.
Researches, gathers data, and collaborates with Fleet Maintenance to prepare equipment specifications for the purchase of resource recovery and recycling equipment.
Develops strategies for equipment replacement that minimize maintenance costs and maximize productivity.
Interacts with customers and City staff, performs on-site inspections, and conducts plan check reviews and approvals with applicable computer software for the trash enclosure component of the building permit process.
Keeps abreast of emerging trends and innovative practices for solid waste collection and recycling operations.
Responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for information from various customers, including citizens, City staff, and the public.
Resolves customer problems and complaints over the phone, in writing, and in person.
Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.
Makes presentations to public and community groups.
May serve as a representative for the Division at meetings with other City divisions and community or neighborhood groups, as assigned.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.