Senior Director of Solid Waste Operations

City of Miami, FL; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Miami, FL is seeking an executive in Solid Waste who reports to the Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of waste collection services. The role requires judgment, strong analytical ability, and excellent communication as the department operates in a multi-union environment.

Duties include setting goals, analyzing operations, ensuring safety, managing budgets, and leading environmental and policy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; seven years of managerial waste/recycling experience.
• Experience managing sanitation in a unionized environment is desirable.
• Florida CDL Class B or higher is desirable.
• Spanish or Creole proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor production goals with targets for all divisions.
• Conduct high-level analysis of daily operations to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions.
• Recommend methods for waste minimization, proper handling and environmental protection.
• Oversee route balancing and completion of routes; analyze statistical data.
• Provide oversight of disposal sites and manage special events.
• Oversee safety and accident prevention programs; conduct strategic planning.
• Support departmental strategic plan execution and performance measures.
• Review and create policies and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Assist in implementing the City's Debris Management Plan and report to EOC as needed.
• Assist in departmental budget preparation and lead sanitation code enforcement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

City of Miami, FL is seeking an executive in Solid Waste who reports to the Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of waste collection services. The role requires judgment, strong analytical ability, and excellent communication as the department operates in a multi-union environment.

Duties include setting goals, analyzing operations, ensuring safety, managing budgets, and leading environmental and policy initiatives.