What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landfill Supervisor (Solid Waste & Recycling Services) position at Broward County Government?
Requirements And Preferences
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Landfill Supervisor (Solid Waste & Recycling Services).
Benefits of Broward County Employment
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Description
This is highly responsible technical, administrative and supervisory work involving responsibility for the operation and maintenance of an operational landfill and related facilities (including closed landfills) to ensure customer needs are met while protecting public health and the environment. The Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (PPCS) coordinates, plans, and directs the operation and maintenance of the Broward County Landfill (and other assigned facilities) to ensure efficient operation and compliance with current permits/licenses and applicable federal, state and local regulations. Supervision is exercised over subordinate supervisors. The performance of the PPCS is reviewed/evaluated by a senior supervisor through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.
Duties include planning and managing work tasks and associated administrative tasks involving all aspects of the landfill operations, including heavy equipment and vehicle purchases/maintenance, filling operations, environmental system operations, scale house operations, budgeting, purchases, reviewing invoices, developing policies, preparing correspondence/status reports/operational logs, mentoring/evaluating/training staff, responding to customer needs and concerns, and related work as assigned.
In addition to the duties mentioned above, the PPCS should have considerable experience relating to the following: general procurement procedures, preparation of bid specifications, contract administration procedures, project management/oversight, budgeting/forecasting, general knowledge of heavy equipment used in a landfill environment, solid waste regulations, computer software applications and short/long-range planning. The PPCS will be required to work with his/her supervisor and other senior divisional/departmental staff on existing or new programs, be able to work either five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday and be willing to work at different office locations.
General Description
Administers large-scale programs and/or projects that have County-wide impact.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years of experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations for a waste or landfill agency or closely related field.
Special Certifications And Licenses Required
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Preferences
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services on a large scale with County-wide impact; facilitates inclusion, prepares reports, and analyzes and interprets data.
Coordinates and manages all aspects of a program or project which has operational responsibility of a major scope, a large-sized budget and provides a critical County service.
Assists Director and Agency Leadership by researching issues, creating memorandums, policies, procedures, reports, etc. and monitors/advises on staff compliance with policy and procedures.
Conducts special research in conjunction with a project/program, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon research.
Identifies and understands agency/business needs, contractual business requirements, and regulations governing local, state and other requirements, confidentiality obligations, warranties, liabilities, indemnification, termination clauses, breach, and remedies.
Communicates business risks to project manager, senior/executive management, and approving authority for assessment and approval, while focusing on comprehending client-agencies' needs and business processes.
Coordinates with state and local agency partners on projects and programs, community outreach, media relations and regional and various services; may assist with press releases and responses to media.
Advises and assists the Department and Division Directors on all operational and technical matters related to the section(s) or function(s) assigned.
Defines agency goals and objectives, develops and recommends policies and operating procedures.
Administers internal/external communications and public outreach activities for Division; manages and coordinates outreach efforts with other County divisions as well as other local and state governments, and partnering agencies.
Prepares Commission agendas, including editing, posting and planning.
Provides assistance and training of agency staff and contracted services providers. May oversee the Agency's training program; schedules and/or delivers training and outreach opportunities for employees and the vendor community respectively.
Plans, organizes and implements a compliance and monitoring program, conducts contract central audits, field documentation reviews, investigations or management studies.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Typically performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. May vary by work location.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Varies by work location.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Landfill Supervisor (Solid Waste & Recycling Services).
- Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
Benefits of Broward County Employment
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Description
This is highly responsible technical, administrative and supervisory work involving responsibility for the operation and maintenance of an operational landfill and related facilities (including closed landfills) to ensure customer needs are met while protecting public health and the environment. The Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (PPCS) coordinates, plans, and directs the operation and maintenance of the Broward County Landfill (and other assigned facilities) to ensure efficient operation and compliance with current permits/licenses and applicable federal, state and local regulations. Supervision is exercised over subordinate supervisors. The performance of the PPCS is reviewed/evaluated by a senior supervisor through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.
Duties include planning and managing work tasks and associated administrative tasks involving all aspects of the landfill operations, including heavy equipment and vehicle purchases/maintenance, filling operations, environmental system operations, scale house operations, budgeting, purchases, reviewing invoices, developing policies, preparing correspondence/status reports/operational logs, mentoring/evaluating/training staff, responding to customer needs and concerns, and related work as assigned.
In addition to the duties mentioned above, the PPCS should have considerable experience relating to the following: general procurement procedures, preparation of bid specifications, contract administration procedures, project management/oversight, budgeting/forecasting, general knowledge of heavy equipment used in a landfill environment, solid waste regulations, computer software applications and short/long-range planning. The PPCS will be required to work with his/her supervisor and other senior divisional/departmental staff on existing or new programs, be able to work either five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday and be willing to work at different office locations.
General Description
Administers large-scale programs and/or projects that have County-wide impact.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years of experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations for a waste or landfill agency or closely related field.
Special Certifications And Licenses Required
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Preferences
- Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, construction management, engineering or closely related field.
- Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- General Contractor License or Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor License (State-Licensed).
- Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Control Inspector Certification.
- Landfill Operator (UF TREEO) Certification or Manager of Landfill Operations (SWANA) Certification.
- Professional Surveyor and Mapper License.
- Has at least four (4) years experience supervising in a public sector and/or unionized work environment.
- Has at least four (4) years of experience in solid waste, landfill operations, and/or roadway/utility construction project management.
- Has at least four (4) years of experience collecting and analyzing data from environmental systems.
- Has at least four (4) years of experience as government employee including procurement and budgeting processes.
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services on a large scale with County-wide impact; facilitates inclusion, prepares reports, and analyzes and interprets data.
Coordinates and manages all aspects of a program or project which has operational responsibility of a major scope, a large-sized budget and provides a critical County service.
Assists Director and Agency Leadership by researching issues, creating memorandums, policies, procedures, reports, etc. and monitors/advises on staff compliance with policy and procedures.
Conducts special research in conjunction with a project/program, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon research.
Identifies and understands agency/business needs, contractual business requirements, and regulations governing local, state and other requirements, confidentiality obligations, warranties, liabilities, indemnification, termination clauses, breach, and remedies.
Communicates business risks to project manager, senior/executive management, and approving authority for assessment and approval, while focusing on comprehending client-agencies' needs and business processes.
Coordinates with state and local agency partners on projects and programs, community outreach, media relations and regional and various services; may assist with press releases and responses to media.
Advises and assists the Department and Division Directors on all operational and technical matters related to the section(s) or function(s) assigned.
Defines agency goals and objectives, develops and recommends policies and operating procedures.
Administers internal/external communications and public outreach activities for Division; manages and coordinates outreach efforts with other County divisions as well as other local and state governments, and partnering agencies.
Prepares Commission agendas, including editing, posting and planning.
Provides assistance and training of agency staff and contracted services providers. May oversee the Agency's training program; schedules and/or delivers training and outreach opportunities for employees and the vendor community respectively.
Plans, organizes and implements a compliance and monitoring program, conducts contract central audits, field documentation reviews, investigations or management studies.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Typically performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. May vary by work location.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Varies by work location.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Manages Complexity
- Decision Quality
- Strategic Mindset
- Plans and Aligns
- Communicates Effectively
- Situational Adaptability
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Salary : $75,579 - $120,625
