What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Services Director position at City of Pensacola?
Department: Sanitation
Recruitment Range: $114,275.20-$132,849.60 annually dependent on knowledge and experience
***This executive position is exempt from Veteran's Preference according to FL Statute 110.205 (2) (j)***
Minimum Preparation for Work:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and;
- Six (6) years of pertinent experience in a senior managerial capacity, five (5) of which should be in solid waste.
- Combination of education, training, and/or work experience equal to or higher than the requirements listed above as determined by Human Resources.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
Nature of Work:
This is highly professional and administrative work as Sanitation Services Director for the City of Pensacola. This includes responsibilities for administration of activities related to Sanitation Services.
The Sanitation Services Director is responsible for organizing, directing and coordinating the activities of the Sanitation Services. Work often involves extensive public contact, often under difficult circumstances, that requires the exercise of considerable tact, diplomacy, initiative and judgment. Work also involves directing and participating in studies that lead to improved operational procedures, manpower utilization, and equipment procurement. Work includes responsibility for preparation and monitoring of the departmental budget, in addition to the formulation of working policy and procedures in accordance with general policy directives of the City Administrator. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical, and clerical staff.
The Sanitation Services Director is responsible for organizing, directing and coordinating the activities of the Sanitation Services. Work often involves extensive public contact, often under difficult circumstances, that requires the exercise of considerable tact, diplomacy, initiative and judgment. Work also involves directing and participating in studies that lead to improved operational procedures, manpower utilization, and equipment procurement. Work includes responsibility for preparation and monitoring of the departmental budget, in addition to the formulation of working policy and procedures in accordance with general policy directives of the City Administrator. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical, and clerical staff.
Examples of Work:
- Plans, directs, and coordinates the work of the Sanitation Services Department.
- Prepares budget estimates and controls expenditures of departmental appropriations.
- Remains current on industry best practices to include changes and trends in the field of solid waste collection, disposal and recycling systems.
- Plans and participates in studies and analysis of operating methods, procedures, manpower, and equipment utilization in efforts to improve efficiency and productivity of the operation divisions of the department.
- Formulates policies and procedures.
- Selects personnel for the department, participates in the training and development of personnel, and responsible for various personnel matters (i.e., disciplinary action, etc.) in cooperation with Human Resources.
- Make periodic inspections to assess operational safety concerns and determine the correctional requirements.
- Prepares and maintains technical and administrative operating records and reports.
- Responsible for preparing items for action at City Council meetings, to include developing, and delivering formal presentations to Council.
- Acts as a liaison with Federal, State, local and other agencies.
- Performs related work assigned by the City Administrator.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and departmental rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances governing the activities of the department including Land Development Code and Code of Ordinances.
- Knowledge of modern management techniques and methods.
- Ability to supervise the work of others.
- Ability to plan, assign, and evaluate the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff.
- Ability to exercise good independent judgment in evaluating complex situations and making strategic decisions.
- Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
The mental and physical demands and the work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mental and Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch. Specific vision abilities include near distance, far distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some jobs may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions.
This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Salary : $114,275 - $132,850
