Solid Waste Manager

City of Largo, FL•Largo, FL

37d

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing crews engaged in refuse collection, recycling, marketing, and disposal activities in the Solid Waste Collection Division of the Public Works Department. The employee serves as a Public Works leadership team member responsible for building and sustaining positive working relationships with all team members and leading and championing continuous improvement initiatives. The work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant Public Works Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Public Administration, or closely related field and seven (7) years experience in work relating to solid waste collection and solid waste operations, three (3) years at a supervisory level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), Managing Municipal Solid Waste Collection System Certification required within one year of hire date
Valid Driver's License
Considerable knowledge of modern principles, practices, and techniques of solid waste collection and disposal
Knowledge of current developments and laws in the field of solid waste collection and disposal
Ability to plan, schedule, and manage the work of Solid Waste Supervisors for them to supervise the solid waste collection and recycling crews successfully
Ability to establish and maintain records and prepare operating reports
Ability to express oneself professionally, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in written form
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with government officials, supervisors, employees, vendors, and the public
Ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software
The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs, including word, spreadsheet, and database applications, internet applications, GPS, and database management

Responsibilities

Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
Manages the work of the Solid Waste Supervisors
Directs operations and maintenance of all Solid Waste functions
Plans and manages method of operation
Coordinates data for budget preparation and operational reports; presents the needs of the Solid Waste Division to Administration during budget preparation
Manages personnel responsibilities to include hiring, development of training plans for staff, developing performance plans, and administering the appropriate tools for coaching, corrective action, and disciplinary action as needed to ensure positive and high morale among staff
Oversees the Solid Waste Supervisors when hiring, evaluating, and disciplining employees assigned to the Solid Waste Collection Division to ensure compliance and practical results are attained
Prepares division annual budget and establishes or revises solid waste rules and regulations
Checks the progress of work and resolves problems or complaints
Analyzes and evaluates operation and maintenance functions as well as collection and operational data
Develops plans and procedures for efficient operations and provide input for future requirements
Recommends specifications for major equipment and materials purchased
Monitors, maintains, and analyzes the Division's ordinances, fees, and rates using statistical and cost accounting systems and recommends changes in writing as needed
Serves as a Technical Management Committee Member for Pinellas County Solid Waste
Responsible for the Solid Waste Division's promotion, publicity, and public education activities, coordinating with the City's Communications and Marketing personnel
Works with the Sustainability & Resilience Administrator to provide continuous analysis and upgrade of the City's recycling program to maintain effective services and achieve State mandated waste reduction goals
Participates in the Public Works Emergency Preparedness team to ensure the Department is adequately prepared to respond and recover from unplanned emergencies
Inputs, updates, accesses, and retrieves routing and RFID data and transfers data to mobile devices/computers
Monitors expansion of the City boundaries through the annexation process and ensures timely delivery of Solid Waste services to newly annexed areas
Attends City Commission and Advisory Board meetings as necessary
Prepares City Commission agenda items for regular meetings and work sessions for the Department
Provides technology training and equipment management, including routing software and RFID software, and related equipment
Ensures compliance with the City's purchasing policy and assists in a competitive bid and request for proposal (RFP) process, contract review, and award
Reads working diagrams, sketches, and simple blueprints; reviews site plans for container enclosure placement and design and conducts site inspections to ensure City Design Standards are met
Attends the Design Review Committee meetings
Resolves citizen and customer complaints