Solid Waste Supervisor - Department of Public Works

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

7d•$56,322 - $91,795•Onsite

About The Position

A Solid Waste Supervisor oversees the solid waste collection and maintenance operations of an assigned borough, city-wide special services maintenance or the operation of a municipal landfill or transfer station. Work of this class, depending on work assignment, involves supervising a unit of one or more of the following class of workers: solid waste workers, laborers, drivers of commercial and non-commercial and related vehicles such as load packers, tractor trailers, heavy equipment or operators of mechanical sweepers. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include weekends, evening hours and callback for emergencies as required. Work is performed in the field where there may be exposure to inclement weather, poor driving conditions, dusty or muddy environs, animal and insect bites and hazardous waste. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
Three years of experience with responsibilities such as evaluating performance, recommending the hiring, firing, disciplining and promoting of such staff, or performing lead work such as assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others.
Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of collection routes and methods of collection.
Knowledge of the operation of landfills and transfer stations.
Knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Knowledge of the personal computer at a basic level.
Ability to understand and interpret ordinance, regulations and legislation regarding sanitation, public health, housing and building codes.
Supervisory ability.
Ability to motivate others and enforce rules and regulations.
Ability to read maps.
Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
Ability to read and interpret simple engineering plans.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and remain calm and professional in dealing with irate citizens.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively in a problem or crisis situation.
Ability to operate a personal computer at a basic level.

Nice To Haves

Successfully completed a National Association State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) course in boat safety within one year of hire for some positions in this class.

Responsibilities

Oversees the solid waste collection and maintenance operations of an assigned borough, city-wide special services maintenance or the operation of a municipal landfill or transfer station.
Supervising a unit of one or more of the following class of workers: solid waste workers, laborers, drivers of commercial and non-commercial and related vehicles such as load packers, tractor trailers, heavy equipment or operators of mechanical sweepers.
Evaluating performance, recommending the hiring, firing, disciplining and promoting of staff.
Performing lead work such as assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others.
Composing reports and memos identifying findings, action taken and resolution.
Maintaining records and writing reports.