Assistant Waste Disposal Manager – G127 Position Available In Muscogee, Georgia

Assistant Waste Disposal Manager•

G127 3.6 3.6

out of 5 stars Columbus, GA Major Duties and Responsibilities This position is responsible for assisting in directing the overall activities of the Waste Disposal Division. Assists in the direction and scheduling of operations at the landfill and ensures work is completed as scheduled in accordance with prescribed methods and procedures. Interviews, hires, trains, assigns, schedules, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel. Inspects work for compliance with rules, regulations, and safety guidelines; conducts equipment and inventory inspections; checks vehicles for maintenance and repair needs. Approves purchases of supplies and replacement equipment; identifies and purchases new equipment. Approves and reviews environmental monitoring reports and maintains all division inventory of equipment. Assists in developing and monitoring budgets including equipment specifications, annual contracts, and the long-term goals of the division. Enforces environmental regulations to maintain compliance with state regulations. Submits payroll for all Solid Waste Division hourly and salary employees. Approves daily and monthly tonnage and revenue reports. Oversees small and large projects associated with the operation of a solid waste landfill Inspects incoming loads for prohibited waste and approves incoming special handling loads for disposal. Works to encourage waste reduction through recycling and diversion. Updates Public Works website and Integrated Waste section of website, updates Columbus GA Recycles app, runs CCG Integrated Waste Facebook page. Attends training seminars and conferences. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge in waste diversion and waste reduction practices. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in the performance of waste disposal activities. Knowledge of federal and state regulations concerning the operation of a landfill. Knowledge of the principles and practices of report preparation, filing, and records management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration. Skill in developing and implementing policies and procedures. Skill in problem solving and decision making. Skill in management and supervision. Skill in operating standard office equipment including work related computer applications. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in budgetary development and management. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Minimum Educational and Training Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or any field related to Environmental Studies is required. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with three to five years experience or service. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Possession of or an ability to readily obtain State of Georgia certification as a “Certified Landfill Operator” within 12 months of employment. Physical Requirements The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and climbs ladders. Climbing

• ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. Crouching
• bending body forward by bending leg, spine. Feeling
• perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Grasping
• applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Handling
• picking, holding, or working with whole hand. Hearing 1
• perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. Hearing 2
• receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Kneeling
• bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Lifting
• raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. Manual Dexterity
• picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. Mental Acuity
• ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. Pulling
• use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. Pushing
• use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. Reaching
• extending hands or arms in any direction. Repetitive Motion
• substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Speaking
• expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. Standing
• for sustained periods of time. Stooping
• bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.

The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, irritating chemicals, contagious or infectious diseases, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.