What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Supervisor - Department of Public Works position at City of Baltimore, MD?
OPENING DATE: 8/9/23
CLOSING DATE: 8/24/23
SALARY $50,899.00 - $61,796.00
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
A Solid Waste Supervisor oversees the solid waste collection and maintenance operations of an assigned borough, city-wide special services maintenance or the operation of a municipal landfill or transfer station. Work of this class, depending on work assignment, involves supervising a unit of one or more of the following class of workers: solid waste workers, laborers, drivers of commercial and non-commercial and related vehicles such as load packers, tractor trailers, heavy equipment or operators of mechanical sweepers.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include weekends, evening hours and callback for emergencies as required. Work is performed in the field where there may be exposure to inclement weather, poor driving conditions, dusty or muddy environs, animal and insect bites and hazardous waste. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have three years of experience with responsibilities such as evaluating performance, recommending the hiring, firing, disciplining and promoting of such staff, or performing lead work such as assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of collection routes and methods of collection.
- Knowledge of the operation of landfills and transfer stations.
- Knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Knowledge of the personal computer at a basic level.
- Ability to understand and interpret ordinance, regulations and legislation regarding sanitation, public health, housing and building codes.
- Supervisory ability.
- Ability to motivate others and enforce rules and regulations.
- Ability to compose reports and memos identifying findings, action taken and resolution.
- Ability to read maps.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
- Ability to read and interpret simple engineering plans.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and remain calm and professional in dealing with irate citizens.
- Ability to respond quickly and effectively in a problem or crisis situation.
- Ability to maintain records and write reports.
- Ability to operate a personal computer at a basic level.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.
NOTES: Incumbents must have successfully completed a National Association State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) course in boat safety within one year of hire for some positions in this class.
If you have questions regarding this position, please reach out to Monica Li HR Specialist I via email at
qin.li@baltimorecity.gov
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
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