Litter Control Supervisor

Charles County Government; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles County Government is seeking a Litter Control Supervisor to oversee litter cleanup crews, ensuring safety and efficiency. This role involves managing both full-time and part-time staff, conducting interviews, and maintaining operational records. Candidates should have supervisory experience and a valid CDL.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience operating vehicles and equipment, with at least one year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise litter control crews.
• Interview and hire part-time technicians and inmates.
• Maintain inventory of supplies for litter control operations.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Customer service

Conflict management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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The hiring pay range for this position is $62,102.04 - $68,312.24 annually, commensurate with experience.

Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Litter Control Supervisor to plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise litter control crews engaged in litter cleanup of County maintained roads. This role involves overseeing crews of full-time and part-time staff, inmates, and contractors, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations.

Essential Job Functions

1. Plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise litter control crews, including full-time and part-time technicians, inmates, and contractors. Ensure supervision of inmates at all times.
2. Assign tasks, provide guidance, motivation, and support to crew members. Manage daily tasks, start times, lunch breaks, and shift end responsibilities.
3. Act as liaison with State and County agencies to recruit inmate litter crew candidates and coordinate work activities.
4. Interview and hire part-time technicians and inmates, ensuring eligibility and safety compliance.
5. Assist in preparing paperwork such as applications, contracts, tax forms, and timecards. Submit documents accurately and timely, maintaining precise records.
6. Support the Litter Control Manager in hiring full-time technicians, providing job and safety training, and informing crews of policies.
7. Conduct performance appraisals for full-time technicians and recommend disciplinary actions as needed.
8. Transport inmates to and from job sites, adhering to schedules and policies.
9. Maintain inventory of supplies for litter control operations.
10. Record data related to tonnage, mileage, and other operational metrics for reporting purposes.
11. Assist with other operations such as recycling and landfill activities, including transporting materials and operating equipment.
12. Operate vehicles and equipment, performing safety inspections.
13. Participate in emergency response plans, responding to debris and weather-related events.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED; four years of experience operating vehicles and equipment, with at least one year supervisory experience, or equivalent.

Licenses or Certifications: Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

Special Requirements: Subject to random drug and alcohol testing; work on weekends; be available for emergency call-backs; supervise inmates constantly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Charles County roads, policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Customer service and quality standards.
• Equipment maintenance and repair knowledge.
• Traffic laws and safe driving practices.
• Basic office skills, including computer proficiency.
• Leadership and conflict management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to develop and prioritize tasks independently.
• Manual dexterity and coordination.
• Logical reasoning and record-keeping skills.
• Safe operation of vehicles and equipment.

Physical Demands

Active work with periods of heavy exertion; ability to lift up to 100 pounds; climb stairs/ladders; bend, kneel, crouch, crawl; reach, grasp, operate tools and protective equipment; normal speaking, vision, hearing, and odor detection required.