REFUSE COLLECTION ADMINISTRATOR (SR-28) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services (ENV) seeks a Refuse Collection Administrator in Kapolei to direct an island-wide program of refuse, recycling, bulky items, and dead animal collection.

You will oversee daily operations, assist in policy formation, train personnel, manage hiring and performance reviews, and coordinate with unions. A four-year degree or equivalent with four years of admin leadership is required; valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional administrative experience directing a large refuse collection or similar operations.
• Education substitution: four years of work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license prior to appointment.
• Education information must be listed clearly on your application.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Refuse Collection Branch including refuse, recycling, bulky items, and dead animal collection.
• Assist leadership in formulating policies and setting goals; review programs and make improvements.
• Develop and coordinate training, orientation, motivation, and performance evaluation programs.
• Participate in hiring, evaluate performance, and handle disciplinary actions.
• Represent the division in meetings with union stewards and agents to resolve issues.
• Prepare the Refuse Collection Branch budget requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision knowledge

Labor-management

Refuse collection laws

Truck operation maintenance

Safety regulations

Plan organize coordinate

Budget estimates

Communicate effectively

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public admin/related

Job description

Serving Our Community, One Collection at a Time

Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is looking to hire a Refuse Collection Administrator in Kapolei. Under the general direction of the Chief and Assistant Chief, this position is responsible for discharging the functions of the Refuse Collection Branch and plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the activities of an island-wide system of refuse, recycling, bulky items, and dead animal collection services.

What You Will Do

• Direct the daily operations of the Refuse Collection Branch which encompass refuse, recycling, bulky item, and dead animal collection and equipment and base yard maintenance.
• Assist the Chief and Assistant Chief in formulating policies on refuse collection and sets goals and objectives. Review, evaluate and analyze refuse collection programs and services, work procedures, performance standards, rules and regulations and make recommendations for improvements.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate programs for training, work, orientation, motivation, morale, discipline, evaluation and promotion.
• Make recommendations for the selection and hiring of personnel, perform employee performance evaluations, and participate in the review of various disciplinary, commendation, and other personnel actions.
• Represent the division for meetings with union stewards and union agents to resolve refuse collection work problems.
• Prepare the Refuse Collection Branch's operating budget requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more!

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or a related field.

Substitution

Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

For Example

1. Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

2. Four (4) years of work experience involving operational oversight and coordination of refuse collection activities (i.e., Refuse Collection Supervisor, Refuse Collection Superintendent, or equivalent) may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

Education Verification

Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Experience Requirement

Four (4) years of professional administrative experience in directing a large refuse collection or similar operations involving extensive utilization and coordination of personnel, fleet and equipment.

Applicable Skills Required

• Knowledge of: principles and practices of supervision, administration, and labor-management; methods and practices of refuse collection; laws and ordinances pertaining to the collection and disposal of refuse; the operation, care, maintenance and economical utilization of trucks and other motorized equipment; and safety regulations/precautions.
• Ability to: plan, organize, coordinate and direct the work of a large number of subordinates; evaluate and prepare authoritative recommendations relating to operations, organization, and procedures; understand, interpret and apply labor relations principles, laws, rules and regulations, and provisions of collective bargaining agreements; prepare and justify budget estimates; resolve complaints; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; and deal tactfully and effectively with employees and the public.

License Requirement

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, prior to appointment.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.