MANAGER, SOLID WASTE DIVISION

MANAGER, SOLID WASTE DIVISION

City of Fort Pierce - 3.3 Fort Pierce, FL Job Details $34.78 - $57.50 an hour 6 days ago Qualifications Team leadership Basic math Driver's License Process improvement planning Senior leadership Full Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for the executive leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight of the City's Solid Waste Division. This position ensures the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of residential and commercial solid waste services, including refuse collection, recycling, bulk waste, and disposal operations. Work involves policy development, budget management, performance monitoring, and coordination with internal departments and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership and direction for all solid waste operations, including residential and commercial services. Establishes division goals, performance standards, and operational policies aligned with City objectives. Develops and manages the division budget, including operational expenditures and capital planning (fleet, equipment, infrastructure). Oversees service delivery performance, including route completion, customer service levels, and complaint resolution trends.

Coordinates with:

Fleet Division on vehicle readiness, lifecycle planning, and downtime mitigation GIS on route optimization and service mapping ERP/Finance on billing accuracy and service alignment Communications on public messaging and service updates Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations. Provides executive-level reporting to the Director of Public Works and City leadership. Oversees vendor and contract management related to solid waste services and disposal. Evaluates division operations and implements continuous improvement initiatives. Approves major operational changes, emergency service adjustments, and resource allocations. Represents the City in meetings with regulatory agencies, community groups, and external partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of municipal solid waste operations, regulations, and industry standards Strong leadership, strategic planning, and organizational skills Ability to analyze operational data and implement performance improvements Ability to manage budgets and financial resources effectively Strong communication and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred) Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in solid waste or public works operations Minimum three (3) years in a leadership or management role

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Driver License required Class "B" CDL preferred or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Driver License required Class "B" CDL preferred or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will directly supervise employees. This position may indirectly supervise employees. If applicable, supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of minor importance. Frequently Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of major importance. Frequently

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under

GENERAL SUPERVISON

where standard practice enables the employee to

PROCEED ALONE

on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.

MENTAL DEMAND MODERATE

; Operations requiring almost continuous attention, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a habit cycle is formed; intermittent directed thinking to determine or select materials, equipment or operations.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTER

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)

ACCURACY

Probable errors of internal scope should ordinarily be detected within the department or office in which they occur, but may affect the work of others within the unit, requiring additional expenditure of time to trace errors and make corrections.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Regular contacts with patrons, either within the office or in the field. May also involve occasional self-initiated contacts to patrons. Lack of tact and judgment may result in a limited type of problem for the organization.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as it pertains to an immediate and specific assignment.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

While performing the functions of this job, the employee may be required to: Stand Regulary Walk Regularly Sit Regularly Use hands to handle or feel Regularly Reach with hands and arms Regularly Climb or balance Regularly Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Regularly Talk or hear Regularly Taste or smell Regularly

WEIGHT LIFT REQUIREMENTS

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move: Up to 10lbs

VISION REQUIREMENT

Specific vision abilities required by this job may include: Close vision (use of a computer, equipment, or any other work duties that require clear vision within two (2) feet or less).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Combination of office and field work Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, dust, and moving equipment This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).