Solid Waste Site Manager

SOLID WASTE SITE MANAGER

Solid Waste Pay Range: $49.71/hr. / $103,396.80 annually ** Internal candidates should apply via Polk One- Me Section ** Location: Polk County Landfill (10 Environmental Loop, Winter Haven, FL 33830) Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions and job-related requirements, including physical and cognitive demands, are described below. This job description outlines the general scope of duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned.

MAJOR FUNCTION

This position reports to the Solid Waste Director, having considerable autonomy regarding means and methods by which the Division achieves goals and objectives. This position is one of four managers that forms the management team for Solid Waste Division and must work closely with other managers. This position is responsible for Landfill and Transfer Station Operations, Residential Collection and Maintenance Shop operations.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

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• Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day field and maintenance shop operations of the Division.
• Thorough knowledge and experience maximizing landfill airspace through equipment utilization, compaction techniques, cover requirements, etc.
• Works closely with Residential Collection Operations Manager, Landfill Forman and Shop Foreman in planning and organizing the Division’s short and long-term needs in a cost-efficient manner.
• Prepares and maintains management tools to assess and forecast trends.
• Ensures smooth operation of the landfill, transfer station, maintenance shop and residential collection operation.
• Manage operational costs while optimizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Works to reduce customer cycle times.
• Reviews daily peak times and daily tonnages report to better allocate resources.
• Acts as a liaison where necessary, for community relationships.
• Actively monitors ongoing permit compliance issues.
• Complies with and ensure adherence to standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Oversee operational personnel needs including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into discipline, hiring, termination, compensation and promotion decisions.
• Responsible for the operations, maintenance shop and residential collections budgets.
• Participates in the procurement of goods and services.
• Oversee employees and processes to ensure the proper use and maintenance of Division equipment, resources, and other assets.
• Maintains favorable working relationships among employees and promotes maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.
• Works closely with foremen, supervisors and managers about assigned areas of responsibility. Completes and maintains a variety of reports as directed by the Director.
• Uses software tools to manage a variety of tasks, such as procurement, time and attendance, safety incidents, GPS (Carlson) and contract labor.
• Assists in the implementation of operational projects as needed.
• Communicate with customers about service issues as needed.
• Communicate with employees about scheduling and work assignments as needed.
• Responds to regulatory agencies on matters associated with site compliance.
• Oversees, reviews, and maintains operations and residential collections budget and expenditures.
• Understands operation, function and basic designs of leachate, landfill gas and stormwater management systems at Class I landfills.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information clearly, effectively and professionally.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results. Working with Solid Waste Division finance, customer service, engineering and administration teams and other County Divisions to choose and implement the best solutions and solve problems.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your and subordinates’ work.
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• Supervise and coordinate activities of all landfills, transfer station, residential collection, and maintenance shop employees.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) on rare occasion.
• Required to be exposed to physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements.
• Normal setting for this job is outdoors; uneven terrain typically found in a landfill setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major course work in business or engineering (Civil or Environmental).
• Eight (8) years of experience in solid waste operations (i.e. landfills, transfer stations, collection, and recycling). At least four (4) years’ experience must have been in landfill operations at facilities that receive an average of 2,000 tons/day or greater.
• Five (5) years of management experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida’s Driver’s License.
• A comparable combination of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications.
• Knowledge of landfill equipment including maintenance principals, life cycles, and performance standards.

SPECIAL PREFERENCE

• Experience implementing safety (OSHA) programs and equipment specifications.
• Experience preparing and managing budgets.
• Experience resolving labor relations issues.
• Experience with environmental regulations including solid waste inspections (written and verbal communications).
• Professional engineer (civil or environmental) registered in Florida.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• This full-time position is based in Polk County, Florida. Flexibility may be required to support emergencies outside of regular business hours.

All Polk County BoCC employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the county and its residents.