Superintendent - Sanitation Services (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

1d•$93,912 - $117,395

About The Position

The City of Dallas Department of Sanitation Services has three Superintendent positions: Solid Waste Operations, Landfill Operations, and Transfer Station Operations. Superintendents plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate managers and supervisors in their divisions, and provide mentorship, training, and support to ensure activities are handled safely, efficiently, and effectively. The Solid Waste Operations Superintendent reports to the Assistant Director for Operations. The Landfill and Transfer Station Superintendents report to the Assistant Director for Post-Collection Operations. These positions are responsible for specific functional areas of solid waste collection, transfer, or disposal operations. Depending on the assigned division, the Superintendent oversees residential collection or landfill and transfer station operations; supervises staff; monitors safety, operating metrics, and performance; and ensures environmental compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and site permits. The role also involves operational planning, employee development, reporting, customer and operational issue resolution, and coordination of fleet, facilities, equipment, and repairs. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Business, or Public Administration and five years of municipal solid waste operations experience, including three years of supervisory or management responsibilities. Equivalencies are specified for qualifying education and experience combinations. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required. The starting salary range is $93,912.00 to $117,395.20, with the amount offered dependent on qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Business, or Public Administration, subject to the listed equivalencies.
Five years of experience in municipal solid waste operations.
Three years of supervisory or management responsibilities; this experience may be included in the required experience above.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques used in municipal solid waste and recycling collection, and brush and bulky item collection.
For Solid Waste Operations, knowledge of Dallas geography, including street layout and location.
Knowledge of supervision, training, performance evaluation, and discipline.
Knowledge of requirements from applicable regulatory entities, including USDOT, EPA, OSHA, and TCEQ, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Knowledge of data analysis and logistics.
For Landfill Operations, knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering and environmental science or management.
Proficiency with standard business computer programs such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to develop and implement policies that support procedural activities.
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure with resilience and patience, and to structure complex situations while considering relevant variables.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
High school diploma or GED plus nine years of required experience, including three years of supervisory or management responsibilities, meets the education and experience requirements.
Associate degree in any field plus seven years of required experience, including three years of supervisory or management responsibilities, meets the education and experience requirements.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-specified field plus seven years of required experience, including three years of supervisory or management responsibilities, meets the education and experience requirements.
Master’s degree or higher in a specified field plus three years of required experience, including three years of supervisory or management responsibilities, meets the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate managers, supervisors, crews, and employees within the assigned division.
For Solid Waste Operations, ensure daily completion of residential collection and directly supervise five District Managers; oversee the welfare and discipline of the operations district.
Schedule and assign work routes, prepare work schedules, arrange employee training, instruct staff on division policies and procedures, and ensure timely and accurate payroll submission.
Inspect routes and work, investigate and report accidents, recommend corrective action, respond to customer service complaints and inquiries, and ensure safety practices are followed.
Maintain records and prepare and submit reports on refuse, bulk, and brush collection work.
Ensure environmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and, for landfill or transfer station operations, site-specific permit requirements.
Assist in developing work policies, program changes, performance standards, and safe work practices.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with city departments; identify personnel needs; and review and recommend changes to operational collection practices and procedures.
Select, coach, discipline, train, and evaluate employees, and provide input into termination and promotion decisions.
Gather information and develop strategies to improve operations, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.
Coordinate fleet, heavy equipment, and facilities management and repairs, ensuring work is completed with minimal impact on operations.
Manage day-to-day landfill or transfer station operations and support managers in maintaining quality, safety, and overall performance.
Monitor operating metrics and diagnose and improve processes, procedures, and performance.
Ensure landfill and transfer station operations are prepared to operate safely and efficiently, accounting for weather, environmental concerns, customer issues, and emergencies.
Resolve actual and potential operational issues that could adversely affect the flow of materials.
Coordinate special projects between groups to maintain environmental compliance.
Represent landfill or transfer station operations at regular meetings and keep the Assistant Director informed with current and accurate information.
Develop procedures and policies to guide compliance with environmental agencies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.