Chief of Solid Waste Management - Elkton, United States - Cecil County Government

Cecil County Government

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Elkton, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Summary_

Position performs at a professional and managerial level administering multiple programs within the Department, with a focus on benefits.

An employee in this class serves as second in command to the Director, with responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, managing, and controlling major programs and activities of the Department.

Work performed involves considerable administrative, supervisory, financial, and technical knowledge and skills in planning, organizing, and directing programs and activities.

Work of this class involves supervisory duties and responsibilities.
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Position Responsibilities_

Develop and deliver internal training programs.
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to the administration of benefits, pension plan and deferred compensation. Recommends plan administration changes to remain in compliance with laws and regulations.
Provides leadership in the research and development of benefit programs, including plan design, funding, contract negotiations, and program administration, to insure a strategic and cost-effective approach.
Prepares and executes presentations to provide information on the County's benefit programs, pension plans and deferred compensation plans to County officials and employees.
Manages and supervises daily activities of the Benefits Coordinator to include health benefits, pension, deferred compensation.
Manages Department budget; establishes and communicates budget control processes.
Implements and manages employee programs deliver valued, competitive, and cost-effective programs.
Assists the Director in developing short

- and long-range strategies to achieve Department goals and objectives.

Manages County's Compensation and Classification Plan; conducts position audits; utilizes questionnaires, standards, and organizational charts; assign news classifications as appropriate; conducts occupational and organizational surveys; responds to surveys generated by other entities.
Acts as back up to supervision of employees who provide services in the areas of classification and pay plans, recruitment and selection, training, and related programs and functions.
Acts as a back up for employee investigations, and prepares reports of findings and recommendations.
Manages and prepares reports utilizing appropriate tools. Develops standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Maintains data integrity in systems by regularly running queries and analyzing data.
Investigates and researches difficult and complex inquiries, problems, or complaints and initiates appropriate action to address/resolve them.
Serves as project manager for departmental projects. Acts as liaison with employees, Departments and third parties on special projects or programs. Oversees record-keeping and retention programs.
Represents the Department on various committees.
Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence, including issues related to employer-employee relations and grievances.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements_

Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or closely related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Human Resources. A minimum of which three (3) of those years must have been in supervisory experience.

Certificate(s) and/or License(s)

Possession of a valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points.
HR Certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Extensive knowledge of benefits, payroll processes, recruitment and retention, classification and pay, employee relations, training, human resources functions, as well as laws and regulations governing these processes.
Thorough knowledge of the County's Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual.
Ability to plan, assign, train, and provide professional leadership to professional and technical staff.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, Department Heads, employees, retirees, vendors, and the general public.
Excellent customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.

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Miscellaneous Position Information_

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

This role is primarily sedentary in nature but may involve occasional strenuous effort, such as handling moderately heavy boxes, tools, equipment, or other materials; walking or climbing over uneven surfaces; and sitting/standing in fixed position for extended periods of time.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted on a regular basis. General conditions involve working at a computer, using telephonic equipment, and interfacing regularly wit