Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent - VM

Position Summary

Assume management responsibility for assigned division services including residential and commercial refuse collection, clean city operation, landfill and transfer operation, and vehicle maintenance operation; monitor and coordinate daily operations activities; identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex support to the Solid Waste Superintendent.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Essential Functions

• Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of assigned area within the Solid Waste Department; including residential and commercial refuse collection, clean city operation; landfill and transfer station operation; and vehicle maintenance operation.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Monitor and inspect assigned facilities and equipment; schedule maintenance and secure facilities as appropriate.
• Monitor and coordinate daily operations of assigned division; ensure timely and efficient completion of daily operations; ensure adequate staffing allocate additional staff as needed; ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations; address and resolve customer questions and concerns.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the Solid Waste Superintendent.

Supplemental Functions

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of solid waste activities and operations relative to assigned program area.
• Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science or business administration;
• Five (5) years experience in residential and commercial refuse collection, clean city operation, landfill and transfer operation, or vehicle maintenance operation;
• To include two (2) years supervisory experience.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL); class A or B.
• Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six months from date of hire.

Physical Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for a prolonged period of time.