Senior Waste Operations Leader – Strategy & Performance

City of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Miami seeks an executive to support the Director of Solid Waste, providing long-term strategic planning and oversight of waste collection services to residents. The role requires judgment, analytical acumen, and strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

You will lead operations across divisions, monitor performance, and represent the department in meetings and public forums. Experience in a unionized environment and a Florida CDL is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven years managerial experience in the waste and recycling collection function of a municipality.
• Experience managing the sanitation function in a unionized environment desirable.
• Florida CDL Class B or higher desirable.
• Spanish or Creole language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor production goals with targets for all operational divisions.
• Conduct high-level analysis of daily department operations to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions.
• Recommend proven methods for waste minimization, proper handling and environmental protection.
• Conduct periodic route balancing and oversee completion of routes.
• Analyze statistical data to guide decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership/managerial experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

City of Miami seeks an executive to support the Director of Solid Waste, providing long-term strategic planning and oversight of waste collection services to residents. The role requires judgment, analytical acumen, and strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

You will lead operations across divisions, monitor performance, and represent the department in meetings and public forums. Experience in a unionized environment and a Florida CDL is desirable.