Responsible for managing, planning and providing leadership for the Solid Waste Program, Zero Waste Initiative, Recycling Program, Yard Waste Program and Commercial Waste Program, Development Review (as related to solid waste management) and Strategic Planning for the solid waste program and the Zero Waste Initiative projects (including planning, development, implementation and analysis).
The Solid Waste Manager creates strategies to make the workplace greener and is also responsible for communicating and marketing solid waste campaigns to internal and external stakeholders. Will working closely with internal staff, Communications and Marketing, and vendors to educate and inform on the sustainable changes to be implemented and how they will impact the environment and workplace. This position will be responsible for being the environmental steward for the City’s Solid Waste Program and related initiatives.
The Solid Waste Manager reports to an assigned supervisor. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its emphasis on Solid Waste/Recycling Programs and Zero Waste Initiative and from lower classes by its departmental, managerial responsibility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Manage solid waste programs and initiatives.
Designs and implements programs to encourage zero waste, recycling and waste reduction and reuse in conformance with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and local, state and federal laws.
Ensures effective coordination and communication with other City Departments, neighborhood associations, the general public, media, consultants, public agencies and/or private sector representatives.
Develops and implements short- and long-range strategies, objectives, procedures and priorities; determines appropriate service and staffing levels; allocates resources accordingly.
Plans, manage and develop the departmental budget. Monitors expenditure and revenues within the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund.
Develops and negotiate contracts between the City, consultants, engineers, architects, contractors and other agencies in planning and implementing improvements, services, partnerships and/or new projects.
Assists in formulating policies and procedures and implements decisions and determinations as directed by the Public Works Director.
Ensures services provided by the department are citizen centric, productive, effective and high quality.
Recommends selection, promotion, discharge and other appropriate personnel actions.
Provides public information on solid waste programs and projects, recycling programs, zero waste initiatives and other relevant issues through written reports, press releases and social media.
Participates in administering labor agreements.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public administration, planning, economics, environmental studies, or related subject, and five years of experience in solid waste, including two years of experience in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid Florida Driver License required.
Certifications
Certification as a Recycling Coordinator by the State of Florida is desired.
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