Summary

This requisition expires on October 31, 2024, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for managing capital programs, capital planning, and operations for the Landfill and Solid Waste Site Operations. The Deputy Director reports to the Director of Solid Waste, and completes director level responsibilities and specific projects as directed by the Solid Waste Director and serves as the acting director in the Director’s absence.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

Directs the Landfill and Site Operations Managers to organize the workflow of disposal operations, including establishing priorities and work sequences, allocating equipment, material, and manpower; coordinates changes in procedures and workflows to reflect changes in operational demands.
Establishes and implements organizational vision and strategic plans for operations and staff under the position’s purview. Demonstrates highly developed problem solving, technical, performance management, presentation, and media skills.
Establishes and maintains operational and capital plans with time horizons extending to five years and beyond. Implements and manages capital projects within a large municipal organization that is fast paced and demanding. Directs operations to ensure short term results support the department’s long-term objectives.
Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record of conveying organizational vision and delivering quality results. Performs supervisory duties over division managers, which includes employee recruitment, selection, training, counseling, evaluating, discipline, and termination
Establishes a work environment and culture that promotes teamwork, fosters accountability, and helps take a talented City Workforce to the next performance level.
Works with the Director of Solid Waste to prepare the capital improvement plans and the annual budgets for the Landfill and Site Operations, including capital programs, operations, rate design, and forecasting.
Responsible for conceptualizing and establishing resource management policies and procedures for capital plans, equipment, vehicles, and staff.
Articulates clear expectations and goals for divisions, work groups, and individual staff. Establishes performance measures and delivers high level results by mentoring, coaching, and developing his/her workforce.
Analyzes and evaluates the performance of his/her operations and staff. Works closely with the General Manager of Utilities and the Solid Waste Director to provide reports demonstrating departmental performance and status of capital projects.
Ensures that division managers and supervisors motivate employees to highest level of performance, conducts subordinate manager’s annual performance reviews, and reviews subordinate manager’s appraisals of employees.
Effectively communicates with all levels of staff, community stakeholders, and members of the Public Utilities Board and City Council. Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex issues in a straightforward manner through all communication mediums.
Develops short- and long-range capital plans and programs for Solid Waste. Initiates and/or directs engineering, operational and maintenance studies for the continuous improvement of the department’s landfill.
Develops agenda items for the Public Utilities Board, Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council; attends Public Utility Board meetings and presents information as needed.
Performs the duties of the Director of Solid Waste and may serve as acting Director when requested.
Responds to citizen complaints, inquiries from City Council members, requests for information from other city departments, and similar information requests.
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics or similar technical degree with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in utilities administration, management, or related field

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
Ability to promote teamwork and accountability in a fast paced environment.
Highly effective communication and consensus building skills.
Exceptional problem solving, technical, performance management, and presentation skills.
Broad management skills and a sophisticated approach to organizational issues.

Preferences:

Bilingual in Spanish and English
Extensive experience in solid waste management.
Substantial experience managing staff, projects, capital project planning, and budgets
Currently hold a Professional Engineer license with the State of Texas

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check and social security number verification.
Must attend and successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment (if required to drive City vehicle or personal vehicle for City business).

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

SAFETY

Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No.
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals and environmental testing and monitoring equipment; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
Lifting: Lifting no more than 20 pounds and carrying up to 10 pounds.
Environment: Works in an office setting office and outside with exposure to sun, heat, cold, humidity, and inclement weather, noise, dust, chemicals, odors, and rough terrain; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work after normal business hours, holidays, and weekends, as needed. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings.
Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

CORE VALUES

Inclusive
Collaborative
Service-Oriented
Strategically Focused
Fiscally Responsible

TOP TIER BENEFITS

Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans?
Employee Health Clinic
Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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