Refuse Superintendent
CITY OF HANFORD
HANDFORD, CA
Full-time
Law Enforcement / Security
Posted on October 15, 2017
New Salary Range: $5,778 - $7,023 / month (pending salary negotiations)
The City of Hanford is recruiting one (1) vacancy to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the Refuse division within the Public Works department; coordinate refuse division activities with other divisions and City departments; and provide highly complex staff assistance to the Public Works Director.
Examples of Essential Duties - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develop and implement division goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Plan, organize and direct refuse division activities including regularly scheduled refuse collection, special event service, and coordination of training, safety, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the refuse division work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
- Prepare the division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.
- Recommend the appointment of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the division.
- Resolve customer complaints, new orders, and changes of service.
- Monitor routes and reroute for efficiencies as needed.
- Procure supplies and equipment; evaluate and monitor equipment for repair and/or replacement.
- Represent the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
- Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
- Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of refuse operations, collection and disposal.
- Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
- Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.
- Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
- Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
- Budgeting procedures and techniques.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.
Ability to:
- Organize and direct the refuse division operations.
- On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve division related issues; remember various rules and procedures; and explain and interpret policy.
- On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
- Interpret and apply City, department, and division policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Supervise, train and evaluate staff.
- Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
- Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.
- Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
- Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
- Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others.
- Work beyond normal business hours, attend evening meetings and/or perform weekend work, and travel.
Experience and Education
- Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
- Five years of increasingly responsible experience in solid waste collection/disposal, including two years of administrative and management responsibility.
Education:
- Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college with major course work in business or a related field.
License and Certificate
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Class C driver's license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Class B driver's license with air brake endorsement within twelve months of appointment.