Solid Waste Supervisor - Landfill Operations

About the role

The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Waste Management Services, seeks a Landfill Supervisor to manage daily landfill operations and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Affordably manage landfill operations, including brush grinding, in compliance with regulations, permits, and engineering drawings.
• Supervise up to fifteen (15) employees, setting schedules, providing direction, conducting safety meetings, reviewing time and leave requests, mentoring, training, evaluating, and counseling.
• Foster a collaborative, safety-focused workplace, addressing operational issues, resolving employee grievances, and developing solutions to improve teamwork and efficiency.
• Maintain environmental control systems, ensuring proper operation of heavy equipment, and overseeing contractor activities.
• Oversee construction projects, including grading and construction management, and enforce regulations and resolve customer complaints.
• Respond to emergencies and call-outs, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years experience in planning and supervising solid waste management services in collection, landfill, disposal, recycling operations, or a related field.
• A valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's License.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with landfill operations, construction projects, and solid waste management regulations.
• Skills: Strong supervisory and customer service skills, effective communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite.

Skills

• Proficiency in heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to enforce and comply with solid waste management regulations.
• Experience in managing and supervising employees.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans: BlueChoice Advantage EPO, BlueChoice Advantage PPO, Dental Insurance: CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up), CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE), CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO), Vision Insurance: EyeMed.
• Employee Life Insurance: Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum).
• Disability Income Insurance.
• Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation: Section 457 Plan.
• Holidays: Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year.
• Annual Leave: Less than 3 years - 13 days, 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days, 15 years or more - 26 days.
• Disability Leave: Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year.
• Personal Leave: Five days per calendar year.
• Leave Sharing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time, permanent, non-represented position, with scheduled weekend overtime.