Supervisor of Street Sanitation I (DPW-Streets) (Temporary) (Provisional)

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Job summary

The City of Buffalo is seeking a Supervisor of Street Sanitation I to oversee street cleaning and refuse collection in an assigned district. This role involves supervising employees, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with city ordinances. Candidates must possess relevant public works experience and a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have continuous and permanent status in competitive class for one year in a relevant position.
• Ability to assign and supervise the work of others.
• Good knowledge of refuse collection practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervises street cleaning tasks and refuse collection activities.
• Maintains records and reports concerning work completed.
• Issues summons to violators of trash ordinances.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Record Keeping

Education

Current NYS Driver’s License

Job description

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Supervisor of Street Sanitation I (DPW-Streets) (Temporary) (Provisional)

City of Buffalo

$38,878.56 - $56,772.57 Annually

Location

Parks & Streets- City hall Room 502, NY

Full-Time

Job Number

POSTING

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

06/17/2025

6/26/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This is a responsible position where work involves supervising employees in street cleaning and refuse collection tasks in an assigned district. Work performed by employees is a service to the general public, therefore, incumbents tour and inspect the district near end of day’s work to make certain all work has been completed. Immediate supervision is received from either the Superintendent of Street Sanitation. Supervision is exercised over all employees assigned to district or territory.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

Supervises and assigns employees to various street cleaning tasks, including but not limited to street flushing, street sweeping, debris removal, snow and ice removal and disposal, spreading of salt, sand and gravel, cutting of grass and weeds;

Supervises and assigns employees in the collection of refuse;

Maintains various records and reports concerning repairs and work completed;

Maintains time records;

Maintains necessary safety precautions;

Issues summons to violators of trash and refuse ordinances;

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Promotional

A.) Applicants must have continuous and permanent status in the competitive class for one year as a Dispatcher, Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Truck Driver (Streets) or Tractor Trailer Operatorin the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This is a responsible position where work involves supervising employees in street cleaning and refuse collection tasks in an assigned district. Work performed by employees is a service to the general public, therefore, incumbents tour and inspect the district near end of day’s work to make certain all work has been completed. Immediate supervision is received from either the Superintendent of Street Sanitation. Supervision is exercised over all employees assigned to district or territory.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

Supervises and assigns employees to various street cleaning tasks, including but not limited to street flushing, street sweeping, debris removal, snow and ice removal and disposal, spreading of salt, sand and gravel, cutting of grass and weeds;

Supervises and assigns employees in the collection of refuse;

Investigates complaints;

Maintains various records and reports concerning repairs and work completed;

Maintains time records;

Maintains necessary safety precautions;

Issues summons to violators of trash and refuse ordinances;

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Promotional

A.) Applicants must have continuous and permanent status in the competitive class for one year as a Dispatcher, Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Truck Driver (Streets) or Tractor Trailer Operatorin the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets

OR
B.) Applicants must have continuous and permanent status in the non-competitive class for two years as a Non-competitive classLaborer, Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Truck Driver (Streets) or Tractor Trailer Operator in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets

Special Requirement

Applicants must possess a current NYS Driver’s License that must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.

Additional Information

Good knowledge of the practices, procedures and equipment used in refuse collection and disposal, snow and ice removal and disposal of same, street cleaning, sweeping and flushing;

Ability to assign and supervise the work of others;

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;

Ability to maintain records and reports;

Tact in handling citizens’ complaints relative to street cleaning and refuse collections;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.