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Home  >  Departments  >  Human Resources  >  HR Services  >  Employment  >  Solid Waste Operations Supervisor - Public Works

Employment Opportunity

Job Title/Department:
Solid Waste Operations Supervisor - Public Works
Salary:
$5,689 - $6,912 per month plus benefits
Opening Date: Closing Date:
Monday, February 22, 2010 Thursday, March 11, 2010
Type of Opening: 
Regular
Working Hours:
40 hours per week
Application Requirements:

Please submit a Snohomish County Application and a Supplemental Questionnaire.

Submittals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on closing date.  Late submittals will not be accepted.
Where to Apply:  

Snohomish County Public Works

Attn:  Job Openings – 5th Floor Admin West

3000 Rockefeller Ave.,  MS 607

Everett, WA 98201-4046

Fax:  (425) 388-3966

Email:  lynn.seely@snoco.org

Essential Job Duties:

The Solid Waste Division of Snohomish County Public Works Department is seeking a qualified Operations Supervisor.  Duties include planning, scheduling and supervising the work of employees at Solid Waste facilities.  The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the transfer, processing and transportation of solid waste and recyclables, customer service, and the daily operation of assigned facility (or facilities).  It also includes, on a weekend rotational basis and occasionally at other times, supervising transfer station operations, trucking and maintenance staff.  Basic administrative and computer skills (knowledge of Word and Excel) are required.  Understanding of the County’s Solid Waste system is preferred.

·         Supervises and coordinates daily operations and maintenance of the county’s solid waste transfer, processing, transportation systems; assists in determining work priorities and prepares work schedules; forecasts resource needs and requisitions materials and supplies as necessary; coordinates operations and maintenance with other units in Solid Waste Operations and with other departments and agencies as necessary.

·         Plans, coordinates, schedules and supervises the work of subordinate employees; trains employees as necessary; monitors and evaluates the work of subordinates; conducts various personnel actions including hiring, promoting, coaching and disciplining of subordinates.

·         Monitors and inspects work sites and equipment; enforces safety rules and regulations; enforces general county policies and procedures, develops and recommends policies and procedures to ensure safe working conditions, efficient operations, and excellent professional and courteous customer service.

·         Plans and arranges for the timely maintenance and repair of equipment, grounds and facilities.

·         Works with the public and other county employees as necessary to resolve complaints, answer questions, and develops and recommends new or revised procedures to ensure safe and efficient customer service.

·         Maintains required records, performs data analysis, and prepares reports as necessary.

·         Acts as supervisor for all Solid Waste Operations activities on assigned weekends; may perform the duties of lower level operations personnel as necessary.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, personnel management, solid waste or related field, plus two (2) years of supervisory/leadership experience; OR, Six (6) years of experience in solid waste collection, transfer and disposal operations, or planning, including maintenance and repair of required equipment, including two (2) years of supervisory/leadership experience; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. 

Special Qualifications:

A Washington State Driver’s License is required for employment.

A valid First Aid/CPR card is required for employment.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

The work may involve some strenuous physical exertion. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The majority of the work is performed outdoors at various solid waste transfer stations, drop box sites and county landfill sites. Paperwork is done in an office. Employees are exposed to unpleasant odors, dust, mud and other hazards as well as all types of weather conditions. Employees are required to wear County issued safety equipment. 

Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary, and are required to work one or more weekends per month with corresponding time off during the normal work week.

 

 

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