Asst Solid Waste Superintendent - Median Maintenance

Job Summary Assume management responsibility for assigned division services including residential and commercial refuse collection, clean city operation, landfill and transfer operation, and vehicle maintenance operation; monitor and coordinate daily operations activities; identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex support to the Solid Waste Superintendent.

Safety and Testing This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job Description Overview Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Education and Experience Requirements Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science or business administration;

Five (5) years experience in residential and commercial refuse collection, clean city operation, landfill and transfer operation, or vehicle maintenance operation;

To include

two (2) years supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL); class A or B.

Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six months from date of hire.

Certification Requirements When assigned to a Landfill/Transfer Stations Division (Convenience Center):

Possession of a Transfer Station Operator's Certification within one (1) year from date of hire.

When assigned to a Landfill/Transfer Stations Division (Landfill):

Possession of a Landfill Operator's Certification within one (1) year from date of hire.

Key Competencies

Operational characteristics, services and activities of assigned solid waste program

Modern and complex principles and practices of solid waste programs

Principles and practices of program development and administration

Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

Principles and practices of purchasing

Basic accounting principles and practices

Modern office methods and equipment including computers

Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

Responsibilities

Oversee and participate in the management of assigned program operations, services and activities

Coordinate and oversee daily operations of assigned area

Oversee and direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff

Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff

Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures

Prepare and administer large and complex operations

Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals

Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations

Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications

Communicate clearly and concisely

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

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