Manager, Solid Waste

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to manage operations of the Solid Waste Division and activities involving solid waste removal.

Essential Functions

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, addressing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, and managing employee performance; conducts interviews, coordinates testing of candidates, and makes hiring recommendations; schedules and coordinates training activities.

Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; develops work schedules to ensure adequate coverage; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

Ensures division compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Consults with the Director of Public Works and other officials to review division operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.

Coordinates work activities with those of other divisions, other departments, outside agencies, or others as needed.

Develops, presents, and implements budget for the division; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.

Develops and implements long and short term plans, goals, and objectives for the division; anticipates changes in the industry and incorporates anticipated changes into long range planning; analyzes, develops, and implements new business concepts or methods.

Evaluates effectiveness of division operations; develops and implements operational changes as needed.

Monitors productivity of the division; analyzes productivity involving residential service, front loads, and recycling activities.

Manages, coordinates, and oversees division activities; assists foremen in resolving problems; analyzes current routes and makes route changes as appropriate; dispatches roll-off trucks as needed.

Maintains inventory of vehicles, equipment, dumpsters, supplies, and other materials; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates orders/requisitions for new/replacement items; researches costs and specifications for new vehicles and equipment, and makes purchasing recommendations.

Coordinates with Risk management, Fleet division and Public Works Director for expedited vehicle replacements.

Inspects daily pre-trip inspections; determines minor vehicle repairs; coordinates with the Fleet division to complete repairs expeditiously.

Inspects equipment for cleanliness and proper operations; ensures proper maintenance work and coordinates necessary repairs; monitors expenditures for maintenance/repairs.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, statistical data, statistical reports, budget documents, performance appraisals, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, budget reports, invoices, maintenance records, vehicle maintenance expenditures, attendance records, job applications, time sheets, contracts, policies, procedures, architectural drawings, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, email, or other programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.

Communicates with director, employees, other divisions/departments, City officials, customers, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.

Responds to complaints and questions related to division operations; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.

Attends various meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed; attends citizen groups, community organization and homeowner's association meetings as requested.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends conferences, trade shows, seminars, and training sessions as appropriate.

Tracks, reviews, and approves employee performance in designated performance management system.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• Four (4) years of previous experience at the managerial or supervisory level overseeing an assigned department or division
  • A Master's degree in Business Administration will reduce the experience requirement by two (2) years;
• Experience in the following areas:
  • Residential Waste Manual
  • Residential Waste Automated
  • Residential Waste Bulk/Trash
  • Commercial Waste

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
Supplemental Information

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES

The ability to clearly communicate Department and City Goals, Policies, Strategic Plans and other key information to employees and peers using multiple communication platforms including e-mail and social media.

Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.

Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal direction.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of management principles and techniques.

Knowledge of all applicable laws and City ordinances including Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations.

Knowledge of and the ability to develop procedures for planning and coordinating solid waste programs.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.

Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.

Skilled at providing effective leadership.

Skilled in identifying and resolving problems and conflicts as they arise.

Able to review data and make analytical deductions.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with administrative staff, customers, employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public.

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PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors : Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Performance of essential functions may involve exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature extremes or traffic hazards.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.

The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits packageincludes:

• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and
Dismemberment Insurance
• CityPension Plan
• Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 457 Savings Plan (three options)
• Paid Annual Leave / Vacation
• Bonus Vacation Hours

• 12Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance Program *( Depending on budget funding )
•On-site Training Program
• Wellness Program
• Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Credit Union
• Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Direct Deposit
• Social Security

Student Loan Forgiveness
Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.

Health Insurance
The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).

Dental Insurance
Premiums for eligible employeesare paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.

Vision Care Plan
Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The City provides each eligible employee with term lifeandaccidental death insurance.

Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance
Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.

Dependent Life Insurance
Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.

City Retirement / Pension Plans
The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.

Supplemental Plans
Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.

Short and Long Term Disability
The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) toprovide employees and their dependentswith free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.

Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)
The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.

Vacation
All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.

Holidays

The City observes 12paid holidays throughout the year.

Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue one day ofsick leaveper month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.

Tuition Assistance *( Depending on availablebudget funding )
The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.

Wellness Program
The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.

Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan
Employees may chooseto enroll ina prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.

Credit Union
All City employees mayjoin the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.

Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium
Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees mayparticipate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit
Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.

Closing Date/Time: 9/22/2023 11:59 PM Eastern