Solid Waste Program Coordinator

Pinellastaxcollector; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinellas County is seeking a Solid Waste Program Coordinator to oversee contracted operations for Lealman district, ensuring compliance with contracts and permits. The role involves data collection, reporting, and coordinating with contractors across WTE, landfill, recycling, and special waste programs.

The position requires planning, scheduling, and budget tracking, with opportunities to lead special projects and interact with the public at meetings.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressively responsible work experience in environmental management, urban planning, accounting, public, business administration, contract administration, project management or related field.
• Bachelor degree with major coursework in environmental management, urban planning, public or business administration, project management, or related field and two years relevant experience.
• Post-graduate degree in any of the above subjects with one year related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring of contracted operations for Lealman Solid Waste Collection/Disposal District, including performance, logs, billing, and inquiries.
• Provide backup support for Special Waste/Handling and Recycling/ Mulch Delivery programs.
• Perform site inspections and collect data on WTE and landfill operations and other programs.
• Review contractor invoices for completeness; manage work orders and quality control in asset systems.
• Monitor site conditions, safety, security, and maintain contractor punch lists.
• Prepare programmatic reports and maintain operation logs; respond to citizen inquiries.

Skills

Environmental management

Urban planning

Contract administration

Project management

Public administration

Business administration

Education

Bachelor degree with relevant major coursework

Post-graduate degree in related subjects

Equivalent combination of education/training/experience

Job description

Solid Waste Program Coordinator

Work Location: 3095 114th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716

Schedule: Initially Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with plans to transition to a variable 10-hour schedule, Monday–Saturday.

***ONLY PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY***

This is advanced technical work providing specialized field/office work assisting with the monitoring of contractor performance to ensure compliance with solid waste contracts and associated regulatory permits. Although an incumbent may refer to a superior for advice, the employee works with considerable independence in directing work activities of contracted operators and is afforded considerable latitude for the use of technical discretion and judgment. An employee in this position primarily assists with planning, coordinating, managing and executing activities of the Operations Division, Contract Management Section’s programs, including WTE operations, landfill disposal, franchise collection, engineering consultants, artificial reef construction, special waste, and recycling drop off collection, under the direction of the Solid Waste Program Manager.

What Do You Need To Have?

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in environmental management, urban planning, accounting, public, business administration, contract administration, project management or a related field, or
• Bachelor level degree with major coursework in environmental management, urban planning, public or business administration, project management, or a related field and two (2) years relevant experience, or
• Possession of a post-graduate degree in any of the above subjects and one (1) year of related experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• County Driver’s License with the following endorsements within one (1) year of hire: Forklift, Motor Vessel, Roll-off Truck, Front end loader
• Landfill Spotter certification within six (6) months of hire.
• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certification within two (2) years of hire.
• MOLO (Manager of Landfill Operations) certification within one (1) year of hire.
• SWANA Integrated Waste Management certification within two (2) years of hire.
• Florida certificate in safe boating and operation within six (6) months of hire.
• SCUBA open water dive certification within two (2) years of hire, unless waived by Department.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR within one (1) year of hire.
• Certification in lock-out tag-out program within one (1) year of hire
• OSHA 10-hour General Industry certification within one (1) year of hire

What Would You Do?

• Serves as the lead role in monitoring the contracted operations for Lealman Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District including monitoring contractor performance, maintaining complaint logs, billing and invoice review, maintenance of the assessment roll, and responding to customer inquiries/complaints within the district.
• Maintains a working knowledge of processes and procedures related to the Special Waste/Handling Program and assumes the lead role with its implementation including providing backup support in evaluating special wastes, developing notices, documenting information, and inspecting loads for compliance.
• Provides backup support in operations related to the Recycling Collection Program and the Mulch Delivery Program.
• Performs site inspections and collects, reviews, tracks, and documents contractual performance data for WTE and landfill operations along with other operational programs.
• Reviews contractor invoices for completeness, accuracy and consistency with scope of work.
• Initiates work requests, completes work orders, and provides quality control reviews of work documented in the County’s asset management system.
• Monitors site conditions, safety and security and maintains punch list for landfill contractor performance.
• Conducts follow-up work observations and close out support activities including punch list resolution for operational projects.
• Conducts site observations of WTE Tip Floor, obtains data including photo documentation and prepares WTE diversion reports.
• Assists with the development and implementation of special projects.
• Identifies and coordinates new projects or procedures for improved operations.
• Attends public meetings to communicate with citizens as needed.
• Assists with the preparation of the Department’s annual operations budget by tracking and analyzing annual operating costs of various programs including Artificial Reef Construction, Hauler Licensing, Recycling, and Special Waste.
• Prepares and monitors internal project schedules and monitors project schedules submitted by contractors.
• Prepares programmatic reports using performance and statistical data.
• Prepares and maintains various logs and documentation of operations and system or equipment incidences.
• Responds to requests for operations assistance to resolve customer complaints/issues, investigate and document accidents/incidences, and participates in follow up after action reviews of accidents/incidents.
• Assists with the development and updates of Standard Operating Guidelines for various Operations programs
• Responds to requests and provides information to citizens and stakeholders concerning WTE and Landfill Operations, Artificial Reef Construction Program, Lealman Solid Waste Collection & Disposal District, Recycling Program, Hauler Licensing Program, and Special Waste Programs.
• Assists the Program Manager with the management of the Artificial Reef Construction Program to include permits and contracts.
• May serve as backup boat captain for artificial reef and dive team member.
• Participates in various coordination meetings with the WTE contractor, landfill contractor consulting engineers, and department staff.
• Serves as Section lead for data and file transfer from network to cloud based system.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of solid waste management.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations related to solid waste, hazardous waste, and recycling.
• Knowledge of operation and construction techniques used in landfill disposal and WTE processing.
• Skill in the use of Internet applications and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Ability to perform research and document sources such as federal and state rules and regulations, municipal code, etc.
• Ability to provide solid waste technical knowledge to specific administrative and technical problems.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to audiences of various ages and backgrounds, and to make presentations to large groups.
• Ability to work as a team lead in coordinating the efforts of multiple groups and individuals.
• Ability to maintain databases and create tabular and graphic displays.
• Ability to formulate and present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in written, oral or graphic form.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal, written, graphic and visual form.
• Ability to monitor and report on the work of contracted personnel, in a manner conducive to performance of contract requirements and permit conditions.
• Ability to use independent judgment to take appropriate action in an emergency.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, promote and evaluate programs and activities involving waste collection, and other solid waste management activities.
• Ability to operate vehicles and heavy equipment in a safe manner.

Want To Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Solid Waste Program Coordinator, C25