Safety & Recycling Operations Supervisor

Iredell-County,-Nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell County is seeking a supervisor for Recycling and Safety Programs within the Solid Waste Department. The role assists the Department Director with researching and implementing safety and recycling regulations, and leads training and compliance for staff.

The position involves policy development, public education, and ensuring safety compliance in both indoor/outdoor environments, including work around moving machinery. A strong background in governance and operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Public Administration or related field.
• Some supervisory experience or training.
• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee safety programs for solid waste operations.
• Manage recycling programs and supervise recycling staff.
• Plan schedules, priorities, and training for safety and recycling activities.
• Maintain records and report compliance with state solid waste regulations.
• Lead budget planning for safety and recycling with the department director.

Skills

Public speaking

Supervisory leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Public Administration

Associates Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

North Carolina Class A CDL

Job description

An employee in this class supervises and participates in Recycling and Safety Programs. Assists Department Director with researching and implementing various solid waste safety and recycling regulations. Work involves researching policy recommendations, safety compliance strategies, advising management, public education, and personnel safety compliance and training. The employee is subject to hazards including working in indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme cold, heat and noise, and working around moving mechanical parts. Work is also subject to the final OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under the supervision of the Solid Waste Management Director and is evaluated through observation, review of reports, and effectiveness of compliance.

A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

Safety

• Understand and build workplace safety program specific to Solid Waste.
• Safety policy building and implementation for the department.
• Incident/accident reports including investigation, documentation and reporting.
• Operational observation for safety compliance.
• PPE Assessments.
• Safety training- present, train and teach employees in matters of safety policy and procedures.
• Conduct departmental training as required.
• Monthly safety reporting to Director/Assistant Director.

Recycling

• Oversee recycling programs and operations for department.
• Manage/supervise recycling employees at Twin Oaks Facility.
• Directs, coordinates and supervises all physical day to day recycling operations, recycling employees, and associated activities.
• Develop and communicate work schedules and task priority.
• Plan and oversee operations of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. Coordinates staffing needs for monthly collection events.
• Educational outreach to schools, civic groups, and other Government/State agencies.
• Understand and analyze recycling markets.
• Educate recycling requirements to all Solid Waste employees.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Develop and document standard operating procedures related to safety and recycling.
• Performs personnel evaluations, provides coaching and makes disciplinary recommendations.
• Plans, organizes and implements safety policies, procedures, schedules and conducts staff training, safety inspections of equipment and facilities, and other strategies to ensure a safe work environment for staff and the public.
• Collects data and submits reports to document compliance with State solid waste regulations in the Safety and Recycling divisions.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits a variety of records and reports related to work activities and regulations.
• Reviews work methods and processes for efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Works with Department Director to perform budget preparations in the areas of safety and recycling.
• Serves as the Departmental Safety Officer
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations related to workplace safety.
• Considerable knowledge of employee and public safety standards and related safety precautions at a landfill site, transfer station and in other solid waste collection facilities and activities.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices associated with recycling and potential markets.
• Must be able to understand and analyze recycling markets to make sound judgements about recycling materials managed by Iredell County.
• Ability to fluently speak in public to schools, civic groups, market groups, and to staff members in the areas of workplace safety and/or recycling matters.
• Knowledge of modern and effective supervisory principles and practices including motivations, leadership, communications, conflict resolution and performance coaching and evaluation. Skill in problems solving, customer services, and public speaking.
• Skill in the operation of heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County staff, and the general public.
• Ability to present ideas effectively written and orally.

Requires an Associates Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field and some related experience including some supervisory experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have a demonstrated ability to lead the supervisory and administrative functions of a work unit.

Recommend possession of a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License.