Solid Waste Manager - Internal Applicants Only
About The Position
The Solid Waste Management Division of the Public Works Department in the City of Roanoke, Virginia is seeking an energetic team-player with strong communication skills to lead the City's customer-focused solid waste management programs serving approximately 42,000 households and small businesses. The successful candidate will manage a robust, fully-automated collection process for its solid waste and recycling programs as well as an innovative downtown collection system. The Solid Waste Manager oversees a diverse division of fifty-five employees with an annual operating budget of $3 million plus. This position directs and coordinates the operation of the division of solid waste management. Responsibilities entail accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed by the division. Analyzes resource utilization and identifies potential areas of improvement by implementing new improved solid waste collection and disposal systems. Works closely with vendors, residents, governmental officials and other representatives of the solid waste industry to provide effective services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a major in business, public administration, environmental management, engineering or related field is preferred.
- 5 years of increasing supervisory responsibilities.
- Considerable experience in a management position, preferably coordinating or supervising solid waste collection, recycling, code enforcement, recycling and disposition or combination of experience and education.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community orally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret and deal with an extensive variety of variables.
- Regularly required to talk or hear.
- Frequently required to walk and sit.
- Occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
- Directs and coordinates the operation of the division of solid waste management.
- Customer service, contract management, budget preparation, public meetings, council presentations, training, accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed by the division.
- Plans, coordinates, and directs all facets of solid waste management for the City
- Oversees projects in process and evaluates completed projects for compliance with laws, regulations, and ordinances
- Analyzes resource utilization and identifies potential areas of improvement by implementing new improved solid waste collection and disposal systems
- Assists in the development of specifications for purchase of solid waste vehicles and equipment
- Contract, development, management with oversight from the Purchasing Division to ensure that the contract meet the legal requirements of the City of Roanoke & the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Determines standards and equipment necessary to ensure operational efficiency
- Conducts cost/benefit analysis of current and proposed solid waste collection systems
- Works closely with vendors, residents, governmental officials and other representatives of the solid waste industry to provide effective services
- Advises/communicate with the public on issues concerning solid waste programs
- Prepares division budget and administers same
- Prepares reports, investigates complaints and assists with media relations as needed
- Develops and implements policies on matters pertaining to solid waste activities and safety
- Monitors the work of staff for conformance with city and division policies and practices and provides assistance when problems arise
- Attends meetings and provides technical assistance covering solid waste programs
- Prepares long-range plans for the division that include financial analysis and project review
- Administers City refuse collection, bulk collection, brush collection, commercial collection, compactor program, call center, code inspections and recycling programs
- Prepares ordinance revisions
- Supervises a total of 50-60 employees in the Residential/Commercial/Bulk and Recycling Units.
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the division.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
