Assistant Director, Solid Waste Management & Administration

Grade: 26 | Salary Range: $84,321 - $135,756 depending on experience | FLSA: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
• Plans and directs administrative operations of the department; assists in developing, planning, and implementing long- and short-term goals and objectives, policies and procedures; conducts management analysis; recommends changes in order to meet organizational needs; and identifies and implements new processes and alternatives to resolve problems or improve/enhance operations.
• Manages policies and procedures for department; advises supervisors regarding policy, disciplinary and personnel issues; prepares and recommends policies and procedures; prepares and/or reviews and approves all personnel transactions, disciplinary actions and grievance responses; and resolves and recommends solutions to issues and concerns.
• Manages administrative financial activities; reviews and approves payroll; prepares purchase requisitions; reviews and approves purchases; manages travel requests; reviews financial reports; assists in developing department budget; and monitors expenditures against approved budget.
• Performs customer service functions in person, by telephone, or by email; provides information and assistance regarding department policies, procedures, or other issues; and responds to routine and complex questions, complaints, or requests for service, and initiates problem resolution.
• Serves as department liaison regarding Worker’s Compensation and reporting; assists injured employees through service and payment processing; and notifies employees of plan changes and processes.
• Manages staff training and development; monitors and ensures completion of mandatory training; assists with planning training; and conducts one-on-one reviews with staff members for professional development.
• Researches, compiles, and/or monitors administrative, statistical or other data pertaining to department operations; summarizes data, performs routine data analysis, and prepares reports; and conducts research of department files, database records, electronic data sources, internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, monthly reports, purchase requisitions, performance appraisals, status reports, disciplinary actions/reviews, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, job applications, security logs, attendance records, human resources documentation, purchase orders, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; and reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisor, other County departments and employees, the public, outside agencies, and others as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration or related field.
• Six years of experience in human resources, administrative management, or a related field, with three years of management experience for a comparably sized organization; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.