Solid Waste Installation Chief
City of Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
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At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City's infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.Posting Expires: Open Until FilledSalary: Commensurate with experienceGeneral Description and Classification Standards:The purpose of this job is to direct, manage and evaluate Solid Waste installation activities as it relates to curbside collections of garbage, recycling, and yard trimmings. Duties include but are not limited to supervising staff; directing activities; performing personnel functions; preparing reports; and processing administrative paperwork.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Work Delegation:Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, handling employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.Monitors the planning and scheduling of work orders and collection routes assigned to the various solid waste collection crews.Administrative Duties: Performs routine personnel functions such as interviewing job applicants, recommending new hires and terminations, initiating disciplinary actions, and completing performance appraisal reports. Assists law department with information regarding liability cases as related to solid waste collection.Prepares various types of reports in the performance of duties such as, installation budget report, monthly installation report and tonnage and forecast report.Quality Assurance: Monitors the activities of field personnel to ensure compliance with work assignments. Coordinates with other City departments for completion of special projects.Marginal Job Functions: Performs other related duties as required.Has considerable knowledge of management and solid waste practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities. Is able to develop and administer policies, procedures, plans and activities and to monitor performance of subordinates against measured established goals.Ability to develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties. Is able to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency. Has considerable knowledge of applicable policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.Knows how to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental and solid waste operations and activities.Can effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, and members of the public. Can assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.Have good organizational, management, human relations, and technical skills.Can use independent judgement and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.Has the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information. Is knowledgeable and skilled in the use of computers.Can read, understand, and interpret solid waste reports and related materials.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.Has considerable knowledge of management and solid waste management practices, policies, and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.Able to develop and administer policies, procedures, plans and activities and to monitor performance of subordinates against measured established goals.Knows how to develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties.Able to develop and implement long-term goals for the department to promote effectiveness and efficiency. Has considerable knowledge of applicable ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to sanitary services operations and activities.Able to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, and members of the public.Able to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner. Has good organizational, management, human relations, and technical skills.Able to use independent judgement and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining, and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.Can comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information. Is knowledgeable and skilled in the use of micro-computers and software.Able to read, understand and interpret reports and related materials.
Created: 2024-10-11