Solid Waste Educator Supervisor

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock is seeking a supervisory program coordinator to plan, organize, and oversee recycling, waste minimization, and HHW education initiatives. You will work to promote a positive image of the City, deliver excellent customer service, and coordinate cross-functional teams across education, outreach, and operations.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, develop public education materials, and collaborate with schools, businesses, and community groups to expand sustainable waste

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, physical sciences, environmental studies, education, or related field.
• One to three years of administrative experience related to solid waste management, HHW, recycling, or related activities.
• Valid Driver's license

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement programs in solid waste recycling, waste prevention, and waste minimization.
• Supervise personnel directly or through subordinate staff; set performance standards and schedules.
• Review programs, research external pilot programs, and estimate costs and potential savings.
• Develop and deliver public education and training on solid waste management and recycling across schools, community groups, and businesses.
• supervise the drop-off sites, collect and transport commodities for recycling, and handle HHW storage.
• Prepare and administer cost center budgets for outreach, education, recycling, and HHW activities.
• Provide technical support on HHW, recycling, and contracted services; initiate and monitor bidding processes.
• Assist with department safety and employee training and development.
• Contribute to policy, procedure, budgeting, rate analysis, and long-range planning; conduct rate studies and write reports.

Job description

Plan, organize, and supervise a comprehensive local program for Recycling, Solid Waste Education, Solid Waste Minimization, and Household Hazardous Waste collection. Machines and equipment used include computer, tablet, two-way radio, calculator, standard office equipment and a vehicle.

Perform job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and the department; demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and deliver exemplary customer service.

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement programs in the areas of solid waste recycling, waste prevention, and waste minimization.
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise personnel directly or through subordinate personnel. Establish performance standards, work priorities, and schedules.
• Review current programs and research information regarding elements of current or pilot programs in other jurisdictions; develop recommendations for programs and activities to be conducted; estimate costs and potential cost savings.
• Plan, develop, and conduct public education and training efforts related to solid waste management and recycling; maintain collaborative efforts with the general public through contacts with schools, community groups, and businesses, etc.; compile, prepare, and make available materials for public education in a variety of media.
• Supervise the work of employees engaged in the operations of the cost center, maintaining the drop-off sites, collecting and transporting commodities for recycling and properly storing and handling HHW.
• Prepare and administer cost center budget for outreach, education, recycling and HHW activities.
• Provide assistance and technical support within the organization regarding HHW, recycling and contracted services for HHW and recyclable materials. Initiate, complete, and monitor the bidding process for contracted services.
• Assist with department safety and employee training and development program.
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, budgets, rate analysis, and long-range plans for the Solid Waste Department. Conduct rate studies and surveys, perform analysis, write reports, agenda comments, and general correspondence.
• Perform related duties as assigned and required.

Education

Education equivalent to completion of a bachelor degree in public administration, physical sciences, environmental studies, education, or a related field and any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

One to three years of administrative experience related to solid waste management, HHW, recycling, or related activities.

Valid Driver's license

Knowledge of:

• Waste management and recycling practices;
• Principles of budgeting, cost/benefit analysis, and grant administration and;
• Microsoft Office programs.

Ability to

• Perform a variety of administrative duties related to program development, implementation, and evaluation;
• Supervise the work of others;
• Prepare and administer a budget;
• Develop and present effective public education and training programs.
• Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and through social media;
• Able to maintain effective working relations with others;
• Able to maintain accurate data and information;
• Able to review and apply Federal, State, and Local regulations related to solid waste;
• Able to maintain competency in operating personal computers, current technology and software.

Physical Requirements

• Maintain the ability to:
• Frequently walk and stand during shift and climb stairs;
• Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds;
• Occasionally carry up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Occasionally reach above, at, or below shoulder heights;
• Occasionally climb ladders, and other inclined surfaces;
• Push and pull objects;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.