Waste Management Superintendent

The Waste Management Superintendent directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Department of Waste Management and Recycling including waste collection, transfer and disposal operations; curbside recycling; organic waste collection and other resource recovery and waste diversion programs; and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public. 

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness 
•  Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training 
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions 
•  Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment 
•  English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation 
•  State and Federal programs and legislation pertaining to solid waste management
•  Environmental impact of practices and procedures relating to solid waste collection and disposal  
•  Sanitary landfill and transfer station planning and operations
•  Principles of budget preparation 
•  Principles and techniques of human resource management, labor relations, and supervision 
•  Safety precautions and safety orders 
•  Equipment specifications, purchasing practices and inventory control

 Ability to

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff 
•  Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff  
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues 
•  Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines 
•  Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents 
•  Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments 
•  Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
•  Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing 
•  Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations 
•  Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met 
•  Influence and persuade others to take a desired action and/or direction 
•  Interpret and summarize a variety of data and information 
•  Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information 
•  Deal fairly and effectively with employees and labor unions 
•  Function with a high level of individual initiative, creativity, self-direction and independent judgment 

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of full time paid management experience in solid waste operations activities involving the development and supervision of operational programs, policies and procedures, budget preparation, and contract administration.

A Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, from an accredited four-year college or university.

Note: Additional full time paid management experience as described above in solid waste operations activities involving the development and supervision of operational programs, policies and procedures, budget preparation, and contract administration may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. (2080 hours is equal to 30 units)

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. 

APPLICATION
 
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply or go to Saccountyjobs.net