What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landfill Management Specialist position at Chester County Solid Waste Authority?
Job Overview
The Landfill Operations Superintendent oversees the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the landfill, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and permits.
This role requires a high level of technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and effective communication abilities.
- Main Responsibilities:
- 1. Supervise and coordinate all on-site project activities at the landfill.
- 2. Direct and assist in inspecting the work of all landfill operations and maintenance employees and coordinate work assignments and training of all assigned employees.
- 3. Make recommendations to the Executive Director regarding the safe, reliable, and efficient use/procurement of all landfill equipment, vehicles, mechanical systems, and personnel.
- 4. Carry out all established fire prevention and safety regulations and procedures for the landfill, as designated in the Authority Preparedness, Prevention, and Contingency (PPC) Plan.
- 5. Ensure that all rules, regulations, and permit conditions applicable to landfill and project operations are appropriately observed by employees and facility users.
- 6. Periodically inspect landfill equipment, buildings, landscaping, wells, fences, gates, roadways, mechanical systems, etc., assigned to or installed at the landfill. Prepare periodic reports to the Executive Director on the condition and maintenance of such equipment and installations.
- 7. Prepare purchase requisitions, specifications, and cost estimates, and recommend sources for all major equipment, vehicles, tools, parts, consumable supplies, fuels, lubricants, and repair services necessary for all landfill operations.
- 8. Enforce reasonable standards of quality and see that desired operating objectives are achieved.
- 9. Develop work schedules and effective work methods for all landfill operation personnel under their direction.
- 10. Participate in developing, periodically reviewing, and updating the Landfill Operating and Development Plan.
- 11. Complete annual performance evaluation of all employees supervised, including interim evaluations, as needed, to encourage satisfactory work performance.
- 12. The Superintendent is designated as the "Site Emergency Coordinator".
- 13. As needed, present the Chester County Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors with information on Landfill operational issues.
- 14. All other duties as assigned.
