Waste Management Operations Supervisor - Sacramento, United States - Sacramento County, CA

Sacramento County, CA

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Sacramento, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Position:

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This is a limited continuous filing exam.

Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm
on:

4/24/2024, 5/22/2024 (Final)

Under direction, the Waste Management Operations Supervisor supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for collection operations within an assigned geographical area, transfer station or disposal operations; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
Team dynamics and team building
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting solid waste management plans and operations
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Solid waste collection, disposal, transfer operations, and recycling methods and systems
Arithmetic (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, percentages, and fractions
Safety precautions and safety orders pertaining to the work performed
Effective written and verbal communication techniques

Ability to

Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Monitor progress of projects
Prepare correspondence and write reports
Analyze financial reports and documents
Prepare proposals comparing various costs of operation

Employment Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of full time paid experience in solid waste collection, recycling, transfer, disposal, or public works operations which included driving automated refuse collection trucks, and/or operating similar equipment in trucking, logistics, construction or field related to the intent of the class; one year of this experience must be as a lead worker.

Certificate Substitution:

A certificate of completion from a recognized Waste Management Association may be substituted for up to six (6) months of the required lead work experience (one course is equal to 3 months experience).

If more than one course is used for this substitution, they must each be in a separate discipline.

Note:

If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.

Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

License Requirement:
A valid California Driver License, Class B is required prior to the time of appointment. Some positions may require a California Driver License, Class A with required endorsements depending on assignment.

Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License or endorsements, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:

Lift, push and pull equipment and/or refuse or other materials when providing assistance to crews in the field.
Use a twoway radio.
Climb into and out of trucks and/or equipment.
Walk on uneven terrain.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions:
Positions in this class require the incumbents to:

May work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours.
Work outofdoors in all types of local weather conditions.
Work in and around dust, dirt, noise, and refuse.
Walk on an uneven terrain.
Work indoors in an office building.

Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is
twelve (12)** months.

Application and Testing Information:

APPLICATION

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Inter-Office Mail Code:

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