Lead Solid Waste Coordinator bei The City of Coral Gables, FL

About the Department

This position performs supervisory, administrative, and technical duties directing the activities of the Solid Waste Division. Responsibilities include developing and implementing daily operational plans and standard operating procedures; developing and implementing short and long term strategies that result in the environmental and financial sustainability of the City’s solid waste operation; the investigation and inspection of rules and regulations pertaining to the storage, collection, and disposal of solid waste; including compliance pertaining to illegal placement of garbage cans, recycling bins, trash, and debris in alley/right of ways. Performs accident and safety incident investigations in conjunction with Risk Management. Manages customer service experience and expectations complaints and inquiries, supervises waste division crews, assists with budget preparation, and acts on behalf of the Public Works Assistant Director in the absence thereof. Uses independent judgment under the general direction of the Department Director. 

Position Duties

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  

Plans, directs, and supervises all activities of the Solid Waste Collection Division. Conducts division meetings. 
 
Recommends and develops division goals and objectives; evaluates operational efficiencies including periodic route analysis and fleet replacement strategies. 

Hires, trains, supervises, and disciplines employees. Manages divisions cross training program.  
 
Prepares and monitors work schedules.   

Develops long range operational plans. 
 
Monitors preventative maintenance schedule. 
 
Recommends the purchase of new equipment; orders supplies, equipment, and required materials.  
 
Oversees the maintenance of all equipment vehicles. Maintains safe and efficient working conditions.   
 
Maintains and updates a variety of records and reports regarding matters such as tonnage reports, collection and disposal data, payroll, materials, and work assignments, including temporary labor. 
 
Monitors collection records.
 
Responds to resident inquiries and complaints regarding fees, routes, special pick-ups, etc. Troubleshoots and resolves problems. 

Manages division Safety Program. 
 
Assists in preparing and managing budget. Prepares reports and maintains various records.
 
Assists in the writing of contracts for waste collection service providers. Monitors work performed by contractual service providers and handles problems. 

Attends meetings with community and business action groups, committees, and elected officials.  

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree required. 
 
Five (5) years of responsible experience managing  waste collection and disposal of solid waste, recyclables, and trash, to include routing.    
 
Ability to obtain Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Certification. 

Valid Florida Driver's License.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.