Solid Waste Supervisor Support Services

Position Summary

About the role

Supervise, assign, train, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for a variety of solid waste activities, services and operations; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for a variety of solid waste activities, services and operations.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing assigned solid waste activities and services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
• Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including performing quality control activities on work performed; ensure proper work and safety methods are performed.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules on tools and equipment relative to assigned area of responsibility; ensure that schedules are adhered to.
• Oversee the operations of an assigned landfill including the movement of dirt for the construction of roads, slopes and drainage.
• Ensure disposal operations are performed in compliance with applicable environmental rules and regulations.
• Participate in the selection of assigned solid waste staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
• Monitor the assigned work activities and projects associated with dispatch, customer service and code enforcement activities.

Supplemental Functions

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of vehicle maintenance and solid waste management.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Represent the Department and Section at meetings and hearings.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
• Associate's degree or a two (2) year technical certificate in environmental science, business administration, vehicle maintenance, or accounting;
• and Five (5) years of solid waste experience in any of the following areas: vehicle maintenance, collections, disposal, code enforcement, dispatch, administration, customer service, Clean City program;
• To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operators Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Environmental Office environment;
• shop environment;
• field environment with exposure to disagreeable odors, potentially hazardous chemicals, noise, dust, grease, fumes and inclement weather conditions.
• Maintain physical condition necessary for light to heavy lifting and carrying and standing, sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time.