SOLID WASTE SUPERVISOR

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SOLID WASTE SUPERVISOR

Salary

$76,604.58 - $82,928.30 Annually

Location

Various

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

35703

Department

Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

12/10/2024

Closing Date

12/23/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: NORTH / SOUTH OPERATIONS

WORKDAYS & HOURS: Variable Schedule (o vertime, weekends, h olidays and d isaster recovery) subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The purpose of the Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) is to provide solid waste services to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal, and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and cost-effective. The employee will oversee the daily operations of a solid waste Service Center, to include the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste and recyclables. Assigns work tasks, schedules and reallocates personnel as needed to meet workload demands. Investigates and addresses incidents, public inquiries, and vehicle accidents; resolve issues as they arise. Verifies disciplinary actions, overtime reports, and employee performance evaluations. Reviews and recommends changes to operational policies and procedures. Assists in preparing the budget and conducting cost analysis. Compiles and maintains various Service Center records related to vehicles, equipment, personnel, and operations. Supervises the distribution of performance evaluation plans and reviews. Utilizes technology, safety protocols, routing, and reporting software to manage operations effectively. Issues work assignments and schedules and/or reassigns personnel to meet workload demands. Trains employees in operation techniques. Compiles and maintains a variety of district records on the following items vehicles, equipment, personnel and collections. Prepares and submits required management reports. Verifies automated route container inventory. Supervises distribution of automated containers. Prepares maps for collections and automation as well as any other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires lifting of heavy items of up to 60 pounds and/or walking on rough surfaces routinely and/or regular physical exertion such as climbing of ladders. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or GED certification.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

(3) Three years of experience in solid waste operations or a closely related field are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid CDL License Class A or B and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Candidates that have worked in a waste management and/or environment services industry preferred. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Willing to work extended hours and weekends to include disaster recovery. Candidates that have employee scheduling, evaluation and corrective action experience a plus.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

PAY GRADE: 22

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources. Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832-393-0473).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-0473) (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Supplemental Insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Compensable Sick Leave

• Personal Leave

• Flexible schedules

• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• YES

• NO

  02

  Are you presently employed with the Solid Waste Management Department?

• YES

• NO

  03

  What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School Diploma/GED

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher

  04

  How many years of experience do you possess in either "Solid Waste Operations" and/or a closely related field?

• Less than 3 years of experience

• 3 to less than 5 years

• 5 to less than 7 years

• 7 or more years of experience

• i have no experience

  05

  How many years of experience do you posses in scheduling, supervising and/or evaluating an employees work as an Assistant Manager or the equivalent over the First-line Supervisor?

• Less then 1 years of experience

• 1 year but less that 3 years

• 3 years but less than 6 years

• 6 or more years of experience

• I have no experience

  06

  Do you have a valid Driver's License and are you willing to comply with the City of Houston's AP 2-2 license requirement?

• YES

• NO

  07

  Please check only what you have "verifiable" work history in.

• Experience with supervising the daily operational activities of a solid waste district, including the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste/recyclables.

• Experience with Investigating and responding to incidents, public inquiries and vehicle accidents.

• Experience with Issuing work assignments and schedules and/or reassigning personnel to meet workload demands.

• Experience with Training employees in operation techniques.

• Experience with verifying disciplinary actions, overtime reports and employee performance evaluation reports.

• Experience with assisting in formulating and preparing budget and cost analyses.

• Experience with verifying automated route container inventory and supervising the distribution of automated containers.

• Experience with preparing maps for the purpose of collections and automation services.

• I have no experience

  08

  Please indicate your "highest" level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• BASIC MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools.

• INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create mail merges, sort and filter them; customize toolbars; run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands; create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration.

• ADVANCED MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: : Manage table data, sort and filter merges, advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel. delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar.

• I have no experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.

  09

  This role is considered a first responder and an essential function to the COH SWMD. Do you understand this position will require you to work some weekends, city holidays, late hours, and in response to disaster recovery efforts?

• YES

• NO

  Required Question