Highlands County Board of County Commissioners is hiring: Solid Waste Director i

Overview

Department: Solid Waste

Reports to: County Administrator

Pay Grade/Salary Range: 121$82,782.89- $132,452.62 ($39.80- $63.68 hourly)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A professional position responsible for administering and supervising all activities of the County Solid Waste Management Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, coordinates, directs and exercises general supervision over employees engaged in a wide variety of solid waste operational activities and services. Studies departmental organization, personnel and equipment to determine effectiveness of the Solid Waste operation.
• Conducts and attends meetings and conferences to discuss current work problems, policy changes, safety and other related matters.
• Inspects projects in progress and makes recommendations for changes in practices.
• Supervises the preparation and accuracy of all required records and reports.
• Prepares and maintains department budget and a variety of other required administrative functions.
• Directs and participates in the selection, placement, promotion, training, development, safety, discipline and appraisal of all Solid Waste employees.
• Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as required and as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of modern techniques, methods, procedures and practices of solid waste processing and disposal.
• Ability to plan, direct, supervise and inspect solid waste program activities.
• Skill in the preparation of written reports, estimates, construction inspection reports and cost records.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, officials and the general public.
• Skill in developing, preparing and presenting long-range plans and programs relating to the County's Solid Waste activity.
• Skill in evaluating construction problems in concert with community needs.
• Skill in the supervision and direction of subordinates.

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Use of both hands with dexterity.
• Frequent walking and standing, including over soft or uneven surfaces.
• Use of both near and far vision.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle for up to four hours continuously.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Both indoor and outdoor work, depending on duty requirements.
• Occasional work in adverse weather conditions.
• Potential exposure to unknown hazardous chemicals.
• Occasional exposure to moderately high noise levels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• B.S. degree in either Civil Engineering or Environmental Science preferred.
• Eight years experience in the field of solid waste or public works, including four years in a supervisory capacity.

LICENCES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Must maintain a valid Florida Landfill Operators Certificate while employed.
• Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License while employed.
• Must maintain a M.O.L.O (Manager of Landfill Operations) from SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) while employed.

OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

• Disaster Essential.

THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religious belief, color, national origin, disability/handicap, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics or any other legally protected group/class. We are proud to be a drug free workplace. Screening tests for illegal drug use may be required as a condition of employment.