Solid Waste Supervisor - Collections

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a seasoned supervisor for its solid waste division to oversee staff, operations and safety compliance. You will direct daily activities, allocate resources, and ensure high standards of service and environmental adherence.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and at least five years in solid waste with supervisory experience; a CDL Class A/B and COP permit are required or obtainable within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in environmental science, business admin, vehicle maintenance, or accounting.
• Five years of solid waste experience in areas such as vehicle maintenance, collections, disposal, code enforcement, dispatch, or administration.
• At least one year of supervisory or lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and review staff in solid waste activities and operations.
• Establish schedules and allocate resources for services.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures; monitor compliance.
• Manage budget; monitor expenditures and prepare reports.
• Oversee landfill operations and disposal compliance.
• Coordinate staff training and performance improvements.
• May drive a boom truck in absence of lower staff.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Policy compliance

Communication

Education

Associates degree in environmental science or related

Tools

CDL (Class A/B)

COP permit

Job description

Position Summary

Supervise, assign, train, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for a variety of solid waste activities, services and operations; establish schedules and methods for providing assigned solid waste activities and services; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below)

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for a variety of solid waste activities, services and operations.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing assigned solid waste activities and services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
• Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including performing quality control activities on work performed; ensure proper work and safety methods are performed.
• Monitor and inspect assigned facilities; open, close and secure facilities; schedule maintenance of facilities as appropriate.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules on tools and equipment relative to assigned area of responsibility; ensure that schedules are adhered to.
• Oversee the operations of an assigned landfill including the movement of dirt for the construction of roads, slopes and drainage.
• Ensure disposal operations are performed in compliance with applicable environmental rules and regulations.
• Participate in the selection of assigned solid waste staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the solid waste budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
• Monitor the assigned work activities and projects associated with dispatch, customer service and code enforcement activities.
• May be required to drive a boom truck in the absence of lower level staff.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of vehicle maintenance and solid waste management.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Represent the Department and Section at meetings and hearings.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, business administration, vehicle maintenance, or accounting; and Five (5) years of solid waste experience in any of the following areas:

• vehicle maintenance
• collections
• disposal
• code enforcement
• dispatch
• administration
• Clean City program; and

To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.

Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental Office environment; shop environment; field environment with exposure to disagreeable odors, potentially hazardous chemicals, noise, dust, grease, fumes and inclement weather conditions.

Physical Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to heavy lifting and carrying and standing, sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time.