Assistant to The Streets/sanitation Superintendent - Phoenixville, United States - Borough of Phoenixville

Description

This position is an administrative position that reports directly to the Streets/Sanitation Superintendent, but carries out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision.

The Assistant to the Streets/Sanitation Superintendent assists with all departmental reporting, ordering, payroll, and drug testing, among other administrative tasks.

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years administrative support
• Experience in sanitation/recycling preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite

• Knowledge of sustainability and sustainable materials
• Must have the ability to meet approved physical standards

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License

• Assist in development and administration of business processes
• Maintain departmental filing
• Recommend programs for effective and efficient solid waste and recycling material collection
• Recommend new technology, methods, and procedures consistent with best solid waste management practices
• Track and renew Waste Transporter Authorization through DEP (Act 90)
• Track toter and dumpster inventory; maintain record of toter/dumpster locations once delivered
• Order toters and dumpsters as needed
• Schedule and manage community events (such as shred events)
• Establish a household waste collection program with the DEP
• Enter all departmental invoices for payment in financial software; work with finance department to rectify any issues
• Assist Superintendent with annual departmental financial budget
• Submit all reporting as needed per the DEP 902 and 904 grants for recycling
• Manage and submit biweekly payroll to HR for all employees in Streets and Sanitation departments
• Update fliers for invoice inserts regarding trash and recycling
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve community education program on reduction of waste
• Work closely with finance department to establish commercial contracts and manage trash/recycle exemptions
• Responds to "Report a Concern" reports for the Borough of Phoenixville website
• Update Borough website with information for the community
• Interact in a professional manner with vendors, customers, and residents
• Designated point of contact for all matters related to recycling by the DEP
• Carry out job functions with or without supervision, and without posing a direct thread to the health and safety of oneself and others
• Communicate effectively
• Exercise courtesy and tact when dealing with others
• Maintain acceptable attendance standards
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and/or grievances in a timely and professional manner
• Understand and comply with drug use/abuse policies and procedures
• Understand and comply with personnel policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, and sit for extended period of time
• Push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds
• Ability to withstand loud noise
• Ability to withstand dust, dirt, pollen, and odors

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• 2 years

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

• Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (PROP) certification (preferred)

• Phoenixville, PA (required)

• Phoenixville, PA: Relocate before starting work (required)