Division Chief 3 (Solid Waste)

Swanafl; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Swanafl's Division Chief 3 (Solid Waste) position leads the Trash Division within the Department of Solid Waste Management for Miami‑Dade County, reporting to the Assistant Director of Collection Operations.

The role directs all trash collection operations across unincorporated areas and contracted municipalities to ensure performance, efficiency, and reliability of services, including bulky waste pickup, illegal dumping response, and recycling support, with oversight of TRCs, routing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; four years of operations experience in refuse collection and/or disposal activities or related field, including supervisory experience; may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Direct all trash collection operations across unincorporated Miami-Dade County and contracted municipalities.
• Oversee routing, workforce management, fleet utilization, and budget administration.
• Ensure overall performance, efficiency, and reliability of trash collection services, including bulky waste pickup, illegal dumping response, recycling support activities, and operations at Trash and Recycling Centers (TRCs).

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title: Division Chief 3 (Solid Waste)

Job Opening Number: 102488

Salary: MIN: $107,295.91 – MAX: $177,119.99

Advertisement Dates: August 13, 2026, to August 27, 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree. Four years of operations experience in refuse collection and/or disposal activities or a related field, including supervisory experience, is required. Additional operations experience in refuse collection and/or disposal activities or a related field, including supervisory experience, may substitute for the required education on a year-to-year basis.

Recruitment Notes

This position oversees the Trash Division of the Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Collection Operations. As a senior-level leadership role, responsibilities include directing all trash collection operations across unincorporated Miami-Dade County and contracted municipalities. The Division Chief is accountable for the overall performance, efficiency, and reliability of trash collection services, including bulky waste pickup, illegal dumping response, recycling support activities, and operations at Trash and Recycling Centers (TRCs). The role also oversees routing, workforce management, fleet utilization, and budget administration for a large-scale, highly visible public service operation.