Overview
Responsible for planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the Solid Waste Department.Including solid waste collection, disposal operations, environmental services, HHW, compliance and graffiti, brush, bulk and sludge.
Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Managers office.
Responsibilities
· Directs and oversees overall departmental management and operations, conducts short-and-long range planning for the coordination, scheduling, and provision of department services to the City's residential and commercial customer base.
· Oversees development of and monitors the personnel, materials, and equipment needed to meet service requirements. Responsible for all employment related actions for entire department workforce, encompassing the entire gamut from initial hire to employment end.
· Stays abreast of statutory and regulatory changes impacting any aspect of solid waste industry.
·Maintains membership and continuing contact with industry associations and organizations and other cities to keep department current with best practices.
· Assures compliance of all aspects of department operations with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, practices, and the environment.
· Personally prepares and/or oversees preparation of a wide variety of reports, documentation, memoranda, agendas, technical data/reports, correspondence, narratives, on any issue related to departmental mission and operations.
· Prepares and delivers a wide variety of presentations on any aspect of operations, fiscal issues, and/or services to City's top management and elected officials i.e. ACM, DCM, City Manager, City Council, and other governmental agencies and community organizations.
· Continuously monitors customer service performance of department personnel to assure provision of excellent service, timely and appropriate responses to customer inquiries and problems.
· Prepares and administers a complex departmental budget and allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
· Research, analyze and evaluates new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques.
· May be asked to perform other duties as assigned
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
·Exempt – Full-Time
·Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
·In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
· Ten (10) years of experience
Licenses and Certifications
Required
· A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire
· Class A Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Operator license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) license
Employment Testing
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
· Criminal Background Check: Yes
· Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
· Drug Screening: Yes
· Physical Exam: Yes
Other Information:
Relocation Package
The City offers an excellent relocation assistance package that includes up to $10,000 for the following housing and moving expenses:
Temporary housing assistance
· Two (2) visits to the City which may include two (2) round trip flights or mileage (including hotel, car rental, etc) for the purpose of obtaining temporary or permanent living arrangements.
· Reimbursement for moving company expenses
Additional Incentive
Accrued Vacation
· Additional accrued annual vacation hours based on years of experience
Basis of Rating
A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.
Supplemental Information
Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
