Solid Waste Manager - Internal Applicants Only

City of Roanoke, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke, Virginia's Solid Waste Management Division seeks an energetic leader to direct the division's operations, oversee customer-focused programs for about 42,000 households and small businesses, and manage a fully-automated collection system. The role requires strong communication, budget oversight, and contract management skills.

You will supervise 50–60 employees, develop long-range plans, prepare division budgets, and coordinate with vendors, residents, and government

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, and performance measurement.
• Experience coordinating solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the operation of the solid waste division.
• Develops division budget, monitors costs, and reports to city leadership.
• Contracts management with oversight from Purchasing to ensure legal compliance.
• Supervises 50–60 employees and conducts performance management.
• Represents the division in public meetings and with officials.
• Plans long-range programs and assesses cost-effective improvements.
• Collaborates with vendors, residents, and government entities to deliver services.

Skills

Strong communication

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/environmental management/engineering or related field

Job description

The Solid Waste Management Division of the Public Works Department in the City of Roanoke, Virginia is seeking an energetic team-player with strong communication skills to lead the City's customer-focused solid waste management programs serving approximately 42,000 households and small businesses. The successful candidate will manage a robust, fully-automated collection process for its solid waste and recycling programs as well as an innovative downtown collection system. The Solid Waste Manager oversees a diverse division of fifty-five employees with an annual operating budget of $3 million plus. This position directs and coordinates the operation of the division of solid waste management. Responsibilities entail accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed by the division. Analyzes resource utilization and identifies potential areas of improvement by implementing new improved solid waste collection and disposal systems. Works closely with vendors, residents, governmental officials and other representatives of the solid waste industry to provide effective services.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.

SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates the operation of the division of solid waste management. Responsibilities include customer service, contract management, budget preparation, public meetings, council presentations, training, accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed by the division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans, coordinates, and directs all facets of solid waste management for the City
• Oversees projects in process and evaluates completed projects for compliance with laws, regulations, and ordinances
• Analyzes resource utilization and identifies potential areas of improvement by implementing new improved solid waste collection and disposal systems
• Assists in the development of specifications for purchase of solid waste vehicles and equipment
• Contract, development, management with oversight from the Purchasing Division to ensure that the contract meet the legal requirements of the City of Roanoke & the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Determines standards and equipment necessary to ensure operational efficiency
• Conducts cost/benefit analysis of current and proposed solid waste collection systems
• Works closely with vendors, residents, governmental officials and other representatives of the solid waste industry to provide effective services
• Advises/communicate with the public on issues concerning solid waste programs
• Prepares division budget and administers same
• Prepares reports, investigates complaints and assists with media relations as needed
• Develops and implements policies on matters pertaining to solid waste activities and safety
• Monitors the work of staff for conformance with city and division policies and practices and provides assistance when problems arise
• Attends meetings and provides technical assistance covering solid waste programs
• Prepares long-range plans for the division that include financial analysis and project review
• Administers City refuse collection, bulk collection, brush collection, commercial collection, compactor program, call center, code inspections and recycling programs
• Prepares ordinance revisions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises a total of 50-60 employees in the Residential/Commercial/Bulk and Recycling Units. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the division. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a major in business, public administration, environmental management, engineering or related field is preferred. 5 years of increasing supervisory responsibilities. Considerable experience in a management position, preferably coordinating or supervising solid waste collection, recycling, code enforcement, recycling and disposition or combination of experience and education.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and deal with an extensive variety of variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.