Public Services Specialist

City of Grand Rapids, MI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits (Day

401a employer contribution

Retiree Health Savings Account

Voluntary life & AD&D, FSA, disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid parking

Home Ownership Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement & professional发展

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a Public Services Specialist to lead Refuse Collection Operators and Public Services Aides in solid waste operations, including recycling and yard waste collection.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating tasks, training new employees, enforcing recycling/yard waste ordinances, coordinating with Police and other agencies, and assisting in supervisor duties when needed. This role is safety-sensitive and requires a CDL A.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in medium/heavy equipment operation or solid waste management, including lead worker experience.
• CDL A license required; safety-sensitive position under DOT random drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Refuse Collection Operators and Public Services Aides; plan, organize, coordinate and assign tasks.
• Assist in training new employees and coordinate training activities.
• Coordinate enforcement of recycling, refuse and yard waste ordinances; oversee corridor cleaning operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with Police, HOT team and other agencies for corridor cleaning.
• Troubleshoot process issues and recommend improvements; may fill in as acting supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL A

Job description

This is semi-skilled work within the solid waste operations and includes leadership responsibilities over employees engaged in the collection of recycling, refuse, and yard waste. Work is performed under the general supervision of a supervisor or manager. The work includes planning, organizing, coordinating and assigning tasks to Refuse Collection Operators and Public Services Aides. The Public Services Specialist will assist in or coordinate the training of new employees. Another primary duty of this position is the coordination and enforcement of recycling, refuse and yard waste ordinance violations, as well as oversee corridor cleaning operations. The specialist will build and maintain relationships with Police, H.O.T. team and other assistance organizations in the coordination of the corridor cleaning activities. This position will also troubleshoot problem areas and make recommendations regarding process and operational improvements to management. This position will, on occasion, fill-in on acting assignment, in the supervisor role.

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• Graduation from high school or GED

--AND--

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of medium and heavy equipment and/or the solid waste management industry, including some lead worker experience, preferably related to refuse or recycling operations;

--OR--

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Possession of a valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License A (CDL A).

THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO THE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) RANDOM DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid parking (if applicable)
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness programwith a health and wellness incentive
• Employee Discounts and Perks

It's important to keep a close eye on your email, as we will communicate with you via email throughout the process. You can check your application status anytime by logging into your account at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids . If you have questions regarding your application, you can also reply to this email for call the Human Resources main phone line at [phone].

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Leaves and Accommodations Analyst, Amanda Kaulback. Email [e-mail] or [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please Note:
This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Civil Service Rules (Download PDF reader)