Solid Waste Supervisor - Department of Public Works Multiple Sections

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

13d•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

EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
EXPERIENCE: Have 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.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.
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.
The 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 compose reports and memos identifying findings, action taken and resolution.
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 maintain records and write reports.
Ability to operate a personal computer at a basic level.