DIVISION MANAGER-SOLID WASTE

Salary : $87,799.09 - $123,706.65 Annually

Location : Gastonia, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 01613

Department : Public Works

Division : Solid Waste / Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

FLSA : Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs complex professional and administrative work in overseeing the planning and operation of the Solid Waste Division of the City; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Public Works. Divisional supervision is exercised over all personnel within the Division.

Essential Functions / Duties

Plans, directs, oversees, and coordinates the activities of the Solid Waste Division; Oversees the preparation and reviews divisional capital and operating budgets, analysis, and project expenditures, oversees the implementation of budgets; Implements financial billing and invoicing of all solid waste customers within the City of Gastonia; Responsible to audit, adjust, credit and debit customer accounts for solid waste fees25%Prepares a wide variety of administrative reports on divisional activities and handles correspondence as required; Responsible for quality control over all solid waste data (routing, financial & analytical) within Solid Waste;25%Coordinates with supervisors to ensure Solid Waste staff monitors safety procedures and updates safety guidelines to be within State, Federal, and OSHA Standards; Responsible for ensuring leadership, quality of work, performance measures, and goal setting according to the highest of standards15%In consultation with Division supervisors, establishes broad operating policies, procedures, goals, and objectives; Oversees and makes recommendations in personnel matters for the Division; Recruits, selects, and recommends all personnel for the Solid Waste Division; Prepares performance evaluations for direct reports. Reviews and approves all evaluations for Solid Waste staff.15%Coordinates with Solid Waste supervision to ensure all equipment, supplies & fleet are available for staff to meet their required daily duties5%Responds to public inquiries and complaints5%Researches and recommends operational and ordinance changes to City policy; 5%Makes presentations at City Council meetings, advisory board meetings, citizen groups, and state and federal agencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices of solid waste collection and disposal
• comprehensive knowledge of the various types of equipment used in the collection of solid waste
• ability to plan, layout, and direct the work of subordinates
• ability to prepare complex technical reports
• ability to maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other public officials, employees, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to write contracts, and governmental Interlocal agreements, and negotiate when necessary.
• Must possess strong customer service skills to communicate with irate customers, both written and verbal, as well as provide reasonable resolutions to these individuals.

Education / Experience / Physical Demands / Special Requirements / Additional Information

Education / Experience :

SG 25 : Minimally qualified starting pay $42.21 hr.

Special Requirements :

Physical Demands :

1. The physical activity of this position includes :

Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Fingering : Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

Repetitive Motions : Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.

2. The physical requirements of this position :

3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field of vision :

4. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position :

Drug screening and criminal background checks are required.

The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique iden tity

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M / F / H

High Deductible Health Plan with HSA

Dental

Vision

Life

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Pension (Local Government Employees' Retirement System)

401(k)

Short-term / Long-term Disability

Dependent Care Plan

Employee Assistance Program

On-Site Health Clinic

Employee Educational Assistance Program

Sick Leave (12 days per year)

Initial Employment Vacation : Starting at 12 days per year

Holidays (11 days per year)

Personal Day (1 day per year)

A comprehensive list of benefits can be found online at

Do you have at least 10 years of experience in the solid waste profession?

Do you have any experience working in local government?

How many years of experience do you have in a management position?

How many years of experience do you have managing a business budget?

Do you have a comprehensive knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices of solid waste collection and disposal?

Required Question

Salary : $87,799 - $123,707