Solid Waste Management Director

City of East Point•Ga, GA

About The Position

The Solid Waste Management Director plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the Solid Waste Management Department under the supervision of the City Manager. The role oversees sanitation staff and services, ensures regulatory compliance, manages department plans and resources, and represents the department in community matters. The director also evaluates new waste-management approaches, develops policies and procedures, manages the department budget and Enterprise Fund accounting, and coordinates equipment purchasing and maintenance. The position may support other departments and perform related duties as assigned. The work is typically performed indoors at a desk, with outdoor walking to inspect equipment and vehicles. It involves intermittent standing, walking, bending, and crouching, and occasional lifting, tool or equipment use requiring dexterity, and distinguishing shades of color. Exposure may include loud noise, inclement weather, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in Solid Waste Management or a related field, including at least five years in a supervisory role; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Certified Professional in Waste Management.
Valid State of Georgia Class B CDL license.
Knowledge of preparing high-level reports for regulatory compliance, in-house review, and information exchange among municipalities, state authorities, and regional authorities.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, OSHA, and Georgia DOT laws.
Knowledge of departmental and City operating policies, procedures, and rules.
Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations governing sanitation-truck operation.
Skill in solving complex problems, preparing and monitoring budgets, and interpreting federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and laws and their effects on departmental operations.
Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with customers and citizens.
Ability to lead, supervise, and schedule subordinates’ work and accomplish department objectives efficiently.
Ability to evaluate sanitation-service problems and complaints, work independently, organize tasks, meet deadlines, observe and direct compliance with safety precautions, and work with elected officials, coworkers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and control the activities of the Solid Waste Management Department.
Supervise sanitation workers; assign route schedules; conduct performance evaluations; administer disciplinary actions; and check and review completed work.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and transportation rules and regulations.
Direct, oversee, and participate in developing the department’s work plan, goals, and objectives.
Assign work activities, monitor workflow and progress, and review and evaluate work products.
Represent the department in community meetings and respond to and resolve difficult or sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Evaluate new solid waste management options, concepts, and ideas for applicability to the City, and implement operational or technological changes as necessary.
Oversee development of written policies and procedures and business practices, and communicate them to department employees.
Develop and manage the department budget, including expenditures, revenues, bond funds, and accounting for the Enterprise Fund.
Set work-schedule priorities and allocate personnel, equipment, and other division resources daily.
Coordinate and submit equipment-purchasing recommendations to the City Manager and maintain relevant equipment inventories.
Maintain sanitation equipment so that it functions properly.
Support other departments as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.