Solid Waste Manager

Description Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages and provides direction and oversight for the operations and activities of the Solid Waste division; oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff performing difficult and complex professional, technical, and administrative support related to all programs and activities of the Solid Waste Division, including assisting with long and short-term planning and overseeing solid waste collection and disposal, and implementing the County Wide Integrated Waste Management Plan; coordinates assigned activities with other County departments and outside agencies;provides complex and responsible support to the Public Works Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction of the Public Works Director or designee. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a management classification responsible for the operational oversight and management of administrative and technical functions and activities of the County’s Solid Waste Division. Responsibilities include the preparation and implementation of solid waste management plans, landfill monitoring, future site development of alternatives to out of county disposal of solid waste, technical studies, procurement and contract administration, and the coordination of departmental work with that of other County departments and public agencies. This class is accountable for accomplishing division goals and objectives, for furthering department goals and objectives within general policy guidelines, and for assuring that disposal sites comply with State and Federal safety and operational laws, regulations, standards and accepted engineering practices. Examples of Duties (Illustrative Only) Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Solid Waste Division, including the implementation of the programs identified in the County Wide Integrated Waste Management Plan including solid waste collection and disposal, recycling, and source reduction programs and hazardous waste collection and disposal. Ensures maintenance, monitoring, environmental testing, and submittal of state reporting for all County maintained facilities including closed landfill, hazardous waste collection facility and transfer stations. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Division; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures; prioritizes and allocates available resources. Completes the annual report and 5-year review of the County Wide Integrated Waste Management Plan. Participates in the development and administration of and oversees division budgets. Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Deputy Director. Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel ensuring adherence to County policies and best practices; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures. Recommends and administers policies and procedures such as procedure guidelines and standard plans and specifications while ensuring that operation and maintenance, financial, regulatory, and legal requirements are met. R…

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