Solid Waste Superintendent

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste Management. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassifications as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You MUST attach your transcript(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent plus seven years' experience in solid waste management, three years of which were in a supervisory capacity.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Additional education may be substituted on a year for year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and controls County-wide solid waste management and recycling activities and programs and/or street sweeping and roll-off operations.
Prepares, assigns, and reviews work of Solid Waste Supervisors, Crew Chiefs, and others engaged in solid waste and recycling collection, street sweeping, and roll-off activities.
Coordinates solid waste management activities of the bureau.
Oversees and monitors refuse and recycling collection performed by private haulers.
Audits private collection routes to assure compliance with contract provisions.
Reviews and modifies refuse collection and curbside recycling collection routes.
Computes compensation due private contractors.
Oversees and monitors street sweeping and roll-off operations performed by the County.
Reviews and modifies street sweeping routes.
Receives, investigates and resolves complaints from the public.
Serves as a liaison between the bureau, refuse collectors, and the public.
Represents the bureau at neighborhood association meetings.
Develops, implements, and modifies solid waste management procedures and methods.
Reassigns staff and amends work schedules to assure adequate coverage.
Keeps records and prepares and compiles reports of work activities.
Analyzes program productivity and efficiency.
Works during storm and other emergencies.
Performs other related duties as required.