Environmental Services Technology Coordinator

highpointnc; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401K/457B

PTO

13 Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

The City of High Point is seeking an Environmental Services Technology Coordinator to oversee the department's technology systems, software applications, training initiatives, and operational communications. This role acts as the administrator for Routeware and related platforms, ensuring accurate account management, work orders, reporting, and effective communication between office and field staff.

You will work with management, IT, Finance, and operations to drive efficiency through

Responsibilities

• Serve as the department administrator for Routeware and related Environmental Services software.
• Configure and maintain Routeware users, permissions, routes, assets, and system settings.
• Coordinate software upgrades, testing, and implementation.
• Evaluate new software and technology solutions that improve departmental efficiency.
• Coordinate technical support with Information Technology and software vendors.
• Assist with GIS integration, mobile devices, GPS systems, and vehicle technology.
• Partner with Code Enforcement to support the use of surveillance cameras for illegal dumping enforcement.

Job description

Compensation Range

$51,568.82 - $66,071.75

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Our Core Values:

• Stewardship: We manage the city's resources responsibly and make decisions that sustain High Point's future. In other words, we take care of what we have today to build what we'll need tomorrow
• Welcoming: We create a friendly, open environment where residents, partners, and visitors feel valued and embraced. We want everyone who connects with High Point to feel welcomed, like they belong here.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything we do. That means doing what's right - even when no one's watching. This is how we earn our community's trust.
• Productivity: We stay focused on results, fostering creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking. We don't just get things done - we find smarter, better ways to do them.

What We Offer:

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 13 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

As a key member of the Environmental Services Department, the Environmental Services Technology Coordinator oversees the department's technology systems, software applications, training initiatives, and operational communications. This position serves as the department administrator for Routeware and related technology platforms while ensuring accurate customer account management, work order processing, reporting, and communication between office and field personnel.

The Environmental Services Technology Coordinator works closely with management, Information Technology, Finance, Customer Service, and operational staff to improve efficiency through technology, training, and continuous process improvement.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

Technology Administration

• Serve as the department administrator for Routeware and related Environmental Services software.
• Configure and maintain Routeware users, permissions, routes, assets, and system settings.
• Coordinate software upgrades, testing, and implementation.
• Evaluate new software and technology solutions that improve departmental efficiency.
• Coordinate technical support with Information Technology and software vendors.
• Assist with GIS integration, mobile devices, GPS systems, and vehicle technology.
• Partner with Code Enforcement to support the use of surveillance cameras for illegal dumping enforcement.

Training

• Develop department technology training programs.
• Train employees on: Routeware
• Mobile tablets
• GPS technology
• Work order software
• Customer service software
• City technology systems
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Create user manuals and training documentation.
• Coordinate required departmental technology training.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation of new employees.

Customer Service Operations

• Verify customer accounts.
• Review service requests for accuracy.
• Coordinate service changes.
• Update customer information.
• Process route adjustments.
• Verify addresses and service eligibility.
• Assist Customer Service staff with technology-related issues.
• Resolve Routeware account discrepancies.

Work Order Management

• Create work orders.
• Assign work orders.
• Monitor work order completion.
• Close completed work orders.
• Track service performance metrics.
• Generate daily operational reports.
• Maintain service history records.

Communications

• Receive and coordinate two-way radio communications.
• Dispatch information to supervisors and field crews.
• Document operational issues.
• Monitor emergency communications.
• Coordinate route changes during emergencies.
• Assist with severe weather and disaster operations.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Produce operational reports.
• Develop performance dashboards.
• Track productivity metrics.
• Prepare reports for management.
• Analyze service trends.
• Monitor key performance indicators.
• Assist with annual budget reporting.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements to depa