Solid Waste Supervisor - Collections
City of Albuquerque
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.
- 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
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
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
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.
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