Superintendent, Solid Waste Management

City of Glendale AZ
US - Arizona - Glendale
December 30, 2024

Salary: $93,240.00 - $139,860.00 Annually

Location : Glendale, AZ

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-03949

Department: Field Operations

Opening Date: 11/27/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Hours per Week: 40

DescriptionPlans, organizes and manages the activities and staff in the Solid Waste division of Field Operations (formerly Public Works) which includes residential and commercial collection, bulk trash, and recycling.Essential FunctionsEssential Functions:

Initiates, plans, organizes, prioritizes, coordinates and manages the projects and operations related to the activities of the division.
Develops and manages, with participation of supervisors, the operational and capital budgets in accordance with program goals and objectives.
Performs financial rate analysis and makes recommendations to establish public rates for solid waste collections and landfill disposal.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Reviews technical reports and materials, studies, reports, presentations and specifications and bids for equipment and supplies.
Responds to residential and business complaints regarding solid waste issues, which have not been resolved by the inspection or supervisory staff.
Works with citizen groups, in support of council goals.
Determines revenue and cost of service models.
Reviews site plans for container placement and the impact of added locations on existing routes.
Supports the Deputy Director, Field Operations presenting programs to Council and management.
Works with Superintendents to coordinate activities that impact mutual interests.
Works with contractors to ensure services or products are delivered according to specifications and within time constraints.
Participates in the preparation and updating of the five-year Solid Waste plan and related planning and development efforts.
Represents the City as a member of solid waste organizations at the State and local level.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors

Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration or a related field and eight (8) years experience in solid waste collection and disposal including three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, methods and equipment of solid waste management
Federal, State and local regulations related to solid waste management
Principles and practices of public administration

Ability to:

Gather and review materials, analyze findings and prepare and present written and oral reports and recommendations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees and the general public
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Effectively supervise, train and develop staff

Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory

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This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Office setting with field inspections

Benefit information is outlined here:

01

Please indicate your qualifications for the Superintendent, Solid Waste Management position.

Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration or a related field and eight (8) years experience in solid waste collection and disposal including three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity.
MS Degree in business or public administration or a related field and (7) seven years experience in solid waste collection and disposal including three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity.
Associate's Degree in business or public administration or a related field and ten (10) years experience in solid waste collection and disposal including three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity.
Twelve (12) years or more experience in solid waste collection and disposal including three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity.
I do not possess the required qualifications for this position.

02

I understand that my work experience must be in the body of this application and that "see resume" is grounds for disqualification from further consideration. Furthermore, I verify that the information I have provided on this application is accurate, and that any answers I provide to the following questions are also reflected in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that the responses I provide will be verified through the recruitment process and any misstatement of material facts will be grounds for disqualification from further consideration.

03

Please indicate your level of education in business or public administration.

Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
No degree

04

Please indicate your Commercial Solid Waste experinece.

Commercial sales
Design standards
Scheduling, Tracking and Reporting

05

Please indicate your long-range planning experience

Development of rate models
Development of annexation, infill or bid areas

06

Please indicate your management experience

Operating Budget Presentation and Oversite
Capital Budget or Vehicle Replacement Planning
Safety Program Development
Presentation Design and Presentation Skills
Spreadsheet design (graphs and charts)
None

07

Please indicate your supervisory experience

Five years or more.
Less than 5 yrs.

Required Question

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