SW CC Site Supervisor

About the role

The position oversees the daily operations of 13 waste and recycling convenience centers, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible handling of solid waste and recyclable materials.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, trains, participates in hiring, and supervises staff
• Assists customers, promotes recycling and waste diversion efforts
• Maintains regulatory compliance
• Supports Wilson County's environmental stewardship objectives
• Coordinates site maintenance tasks such as building upkeep, fence maintenance, and groundskeeping
• Performs site inspections and coordinates maintenance and repairs
• Oversees recycling collection, processing, and storage activities
• Trains staff on proper recycling practices and contamination prevention
• Inspects recyclable materials for contamination and takes corrective action
• Coordinates the collection and shipment of recyclable commodities
• Maintains records and tracks recycling volumes and performance metrics
• Promotes waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives
• Develops and implements public education and outreach programs related to recycling services

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Considerable related experience including some mechanical and supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina
• Valid Class A or B CDL (preferred)
• Landfill Operations Specialist certification within six months of employment
• SWANA Recycling Coordinator Certification (preferred)
• Intermediate computer skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of solid waste management laws and regulations
• Ability to make non-routine, interpretative administrative decisions
• Ability to develop and modify work procedures, methods, and processes
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of staff
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in frequent contact with the public
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff and the general public
• Intermediate computer skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Skills

• Knowledge of modern supervisory principles and practices
• Ability to make non-routine, interpretative administrative decisions
• Ability to develop and modify work procedures, methods, and processes
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of staff
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in frequent contact with the public
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff and the general public
• Intermediate computer skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401K, paid Holidays, Accrued Sick and Vacation Leave, and more (select Benefits at top of screen to view in more detail).

Pay

The salary range for this position is determined based on years of experience listed on the application. The exact salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time and permanent.