Solid Waste Director

Sebring, FL

Full Time

Solid Waste

Senior Executive

Department:	Solid Waste
Reports to:	County Administrator
Pay Grade/Salary Range:	121 $82,782.89 - $132,452.62 ($39.80 - $63.68 hourly)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A professional position responsible for administering and supervising all activities of the County Solid Waste Management Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Plans, coordinates, directs and exercises general supervision over employees engaged in a wide variety of solid waste operational activities and services. Studies departmental organization, personnel and equipment to determine effectiveness of the Solid Waste operation.

Conducts and attends meetings and conferences to discuss current work problems, policy changes, safety and other related matters. Inspects projects in progress and makes recommendations for changes in practices. Supervises the preparation and accuracy of all required records and reports. Prepares and maintains department budget and a variety of other required administrative functions.

Directs and participates in the selection, placement, promotion, training, development, safety, discipline and appraisal of all Solid Waste employees.

Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as required and as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of modern techniques, methods, procedures and practices of solid waste processing and disposal. Ability to plan, direct, supervise and inspect solid waste program activities. Skill in the preparation of written reports, estimates, construction inspection reports and cost records. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, officials and the general public. Skill in developing, preparing and presenting long-range plans and programs relating to the County's Solid Waste activity. Skill in evaluating construction problems in concert with community needs. Skill in the supervision and direction of subordinates.

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Use of both hands with dexterity. Frequent walking and standing, including over soft or uneven surfaces. Use of both near and far vision. Ability to operate a motor vehicle for up to four hours continuously. Able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Both indoor and outdoor work, depending on duty requirements. Occasional work in adverse weather conditions. Potential exposure to unknown hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to moderately high noise levels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. B.S. degree in either Civil Engineering or Environmental Science preferred. Eight years experience in the field of solid waste or public works, including four years in a supervisory capacity.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must maintain a valid Florida Landfill Operators Certificate while employed. Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License while employed. Must maintain a M.O.L.O (Manager of Landfill Operations) from SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) while employed.

OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Disaster Essential.

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