Division Manager (Solid Waste) – Public Works

About the Role

This professional and administrative position directs all aspects of Solid Waste, including recycling, household waste, and trash, within the Public Works Department. The incumbent has total control over activities, managing, directing, supervising, and coordinating refuse and recycling collection operations. Responsibilities include planning and evaluating policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, overseeing capital improvements and maintenance plans, administering design and implementation contracts, monitoring and reporting information, and implementing departmental budgets and fee schedules. The role is accountable for all monetary, fiscal, budgetary, safety, and legal issues related to the Solid Waste division.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise collection of refuse and recycling.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Administer contracts for design and implementation of public works improvements.
• Monitor, record, document, and report required information.
• Implement departmental budgets and fee schedules for public works services.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform other related duties as they arise within the public works area.

Job Context

The Division – Solid Waste of Public Works is a full‑time position. The employee is supervised less than weekly and supervises approximately 15–20 full‑time staff. Work hours are regular year‑round, with frequent after‑hours requirements; the employee is always on call. About 70 % of the work is performed outdoors. The position carries accountability for monetary, fiscal, budgetary, safety, and legal matters related to the division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 3 years directly related experience.
• Three years of previous managerial experience (recommended).
• Valid driver’s license.

Applicants must complete a City of Hattiesburg Job Application and provide a resume, any applicable certifications, degrees, and other related documentation.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of public works principles and operations, especially refuse and recycling, routing, and collections.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal laws governing public works departments.
• Familiarity with general functions and operations of municipal government.
• Effective oral and written communication; ability to make major decisions and deliver presentations.
• Ability to instruct subordinates in proper office and field work methods and to review their work.
• Capability to manage monetary, fiscal, budgetary, safety, and legal issues for the department.

Pay

Rate of Pay: $53,000 per year, DOE.