DEFINITION:

Under general direction, plans, directs, supports and monitors the employees and operations of the landfill and its environmental control systems , landfill gas (LFG) plant, scales, and site and facilities maintenance; develops, proposes, and manages approved budgets of each department; makes recommendations for improvements of the business activities, performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned departments and operations compliance; provides technical assistance to the department supervisors and Director of Operations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a management position with oversight responsibility of the assigned departments.  Responsibilities also include performing administrative and technical tasks and leading special projects as delegated by the Director of Operations.

CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:

Heavy Equipment Supervisor (Landfill) LFG Supervisor, Scale Supervisor, Site Maintenance Supervisor, and Operations Support Specialist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are typical of this classification and are intended only to describe the various types of work that may be performed, the level of technical complexity of the assignment(s), and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The omission of a specific duty statement does not exclude it from the position if the work is consistent with the concept of the classification, or is similar or closely related to another duty statement to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Directly, and through proper management of the Heavy Equipment Supervisor(s), ensures proper spreading, coverage, and compaction of non-hazardous solid waste; oversees operational compliance with existing permits, policies, and applicable local, state, and federal regulatory specifications on the use and development of the non-hazardous waste disposal site.
• Performs a variety of tasks related to the management of efficient operation of each of the assigned departments in coordination with or as assigned by the Director of Operations.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, manage, review, and direct the work of staff responsible for landfill operations, LFG gas plant operations, scale operations, and site and facilities maintenance operations.
• Personnel management: establish department goals and objectives that support District mission and strategic objectives; periodically report on departmental performance; manage employee performance, complete annual performance appraisals for assigned staff, coach and assist in development of department supervisors and staff. Identify staff training needs and ensure employees educational and training needs are met. Establish schedules and methods for providing site and facility maintenance services; identify resources needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Develop departmental policies and procedures; make recommendations for improvements to existing standards, District policies, and procedures; implement and enforce approved policies.
• Ensure operations are aligned with organizational goals and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Monitor contract administration and projects including contractor performance, when assigned.
• Ensure proper operations compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide direction for efficient operation of landfill systems including liners, gas collection, destruction systems, drainage structures, ground water and landfill gas probes and sampling wells, leachate collection, storage and removal and re-injection system.  Oversee basic maintenance and repairs of pumps and wells.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the budget for assigned departments; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures; prepare cost estimates; submit justifications for equipment; and monitor and report on budget expenditures.
• Monitor, maintain inventory records, and control supplies and equipment; order supplies and tools as necessary; prepare documents for equipment procurement; prepare specifications and contracts for contract services.
• Support management staff to coordinate construction projects, remodels, and other special projects, when assigned.
• Assist in the preparation of various contracts, requests for proposals, and reports.
• Analyzes department safety data and develops long and short-term strategies to improve adverse accident and injury trends.
• The position requires excellent people, personnel management, time management, business management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• All District positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other District employees, and have regular and reliable attendance and timeliness. Must show cooperation and respect to fellow employees and supervisors at all times.
• Other related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands - Frequently stand and walk on flat and uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and ladders; sit for extended periods; vision sufficient to read printed material, visual displays terminals normal range; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the office and District grounds during investigations, inspections.  verbal communication; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to write, use telephone computer, business machines and related equipment, use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX;

Mental Demands - While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; learn and apply new information or skills; perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with constant interruptions; work under deadlines and interact with all levels of District management and personnel, and the public.

Work Environment - Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors on approximately a 50/50 basis; moderate exposure to foul odors, dirt, dust, outdoor conditions, and potentially hazardous conditions; constant contact with staff and the public.