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Solid Waste Operations Supervisor

Salary

$72,384.33 - $108,576.50 Annually

Location

Employment Services, FL

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

2285-02

Department

Public Works/Solid Waste

Division

Comrcl Support Svcs-Bulk-Claw 1105200000

Opening Date

04/10/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is highly responsible supervisory work in directing and coordinating operations activities of the Solid Waste Department. Reports directly to the Solid Waste Manager. An employee in this class will be responsible for directing all operational core services, including residential and commercial solid waste collection, recycling collections, yard waste collection, and support services. Additional responsibilities include developing and administering an in-house driver training program for all truck types owned by the division. Developing and administrating an in-house driver safety and recognition program. Participates in capital improvement planning and implementation, budget development and management, specification writing, marketing, contract negotiation and administration, and public relations. Incumbent will have managerial responsibility for approximately 55 employees. Work is of unusual difficulty and requires the exercise of extensive initiative and independent judgment in formulating, implementing, and supervising the administration of broad policies and programs; developing methods to address individual projects; defining areas where efficiency can be improved; and coordinating and monitoring the effectiveness of new procedures. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results achieved.

Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Assists in managing solid waste core services on a day-to-day basis.

+ Assists in developing and administering divisional safety programs, including conducting training programs and collecting data to prepare training reports.

+ Maintains divisional accident records and compiles statistical information relative to all losses.

+ Conducts various training programs for solid waste employees and supervisors in all areas of solid waste collection operations and maintenance and recurring training for specific work safety for areas of high risk or large losses.

+ Supervises all container maintenance operations for residential and commercial services, including assigned staff and container inventory and refurbishment.

+ Manages the divisional truck-mounted RFID systems, routing software, and field-deployed tablets that interface with multiple software programs.

+ Prepares, analyzes, and implements programs for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of collection, disposal, and recycling services, such as new technology, methods/procedures, consolidation, elimination, reduction, and/or contracting out of specific services.

+ Approves and monitors collection services, resolution of citizen complaints, new services, and service delivery charges.

+ Approves additional equipment, personnel, personnel reassignments, and overtime when needed to deliver effective service.

+ Reviews, approves, and organizes budget projections and schedules; manages unit budget and work processes.

+ Prepares reports and correspondence.

+ Assigns, develops, and evaluates direct reports.

+ Facilitates and fosters team development at all organizational levels.

+ Conducts safety meetings.

+ Develops and approves light duty assignments for workers injured on the job.

+ Assists in coordinating storm damage and disaster clean up as directed by the City Disaster Debris Manager.

+ Supervises other programs within the Solid Waste Division as needed.

+ May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.

+ Must be available for rotating shifts of standby and call-out after hours and on weekends, early and late shifts for start-up and close-down hours, and special after-hours events and functions as needed.

+ Position is Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

+ May represent the division with contractors, consultants, government agencies, and citizens.

+ Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

+ Associate degree or 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Finance, Environmental Science, Engineering, Public and/or Business Administration.

+ Six years of experience in residential and/or commercial solid waste collection operations.

+ Three years of supervisory/management experience in residential and/or commercial solid waste collection operations.

+ One year of experience operating medium to heavy motor vehicles.

+ Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida Class "B" Commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) certification required within 12 months of employment.

+ Must maintain a valid telephone number.

+ Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

+ Comprehensive knowledge of solid waste collection and disposal best practices and technology; knowledge of modern management practices and procedures; modern developments, current literature, and sources of information relating to the solid waste industry.

+ Ability to plan, assign, direct, and coordinate the work of skilled and unskilled trades workers in a manner that promotes full performance.

+ Ability to write and speak clearly and succinctly in various communication settings.

+ Ability to develop a team environment inclusive of all staff and set clear objectives and measures to monitor processes, progress, and results.

+ Skill in research and analysis of data; verbal and written communications with staff, the public, and other government officials.

+ Ability to present to groups.

+ Ability to develop a team environment inclusive of all staff.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Requires light to medium physical work that involves walking, standing, driving most of the time, and exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force periodically.

+ Adeptness and speed in using the fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

+ When performing field work, the job risks routine exposure to significant environmental hazards, including bright/dim light, dust/pollen, extreme heat/cold, wet/humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery; possible exposure to disease/pathogens and toxic/caustic chemicals.

+ The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your email and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

City of Lakeland

2024 Summary Sheet

Annual Leave

Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:

Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*

Sick Leave

Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.

*NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.

Sick Leave Pool

Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.

For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768

Family & Medical Leave

Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.

For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.

Pension Plan

Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.

Defined Benefit Plan:

Plan C Employee 4.16%

Employer 15.66%

OR

Defined Contribution Plan:

Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits

Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire

Employer 15.39%

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan:

A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.

Maximum contribution for 2025 is $23,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250.

Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.

Holidays

Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.

Funeral Leave

Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.

Jury/Witness Duty

Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.

Military Leave

Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).

Maternity Leave

Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.

Leave of Absence Without Pay

Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.

Longevity Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.

For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.

Suggestion Awards

A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.

For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348.

Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder)

An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.

Uniforms/Equipment

Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.

Parking

Free while at work.

Break Periods

Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.

For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797.

For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797.

For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872.

01

Please indicate which type of valid driver's license you possess.

+ Florida driver's license

+ CDL Class "A"

+ CDL Class "B"

+ I have an out-of-state driver's license

+ I do not have a valid driver's license

02

Please indicate your highest level of education.

+ Less than a High School Diploma or GED

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Some College - less than 30 credit hours

+ Some College - 30 credit hours, but less than 60 credit hours

+ Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours

+ 90 Credit Hours

+ Bachelor's Degree or 120 credit hours

+ Master's Degree

+ Doctorate Degree

03

If you have a college degree, please indicate the area of study for your degree. If not, please type N/A.

04

Please indicate your level of experience in residential and/or commercial solid waste collection operations.

+ No experience

+ Some experience, but less than 2 years

+ At least 2 years, but less than 4 years

+ At least 4 years, but less than 6 years

+ At least 6 years, but less than 9 years

+ At least 9 years, but less than 12 years

+ 12 years or more

05

Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.

06

Do you have at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience in residential and/or commercial solid waste collection operations?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.

08

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience operating medium to heavy motor vehicles?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.

10

By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Lakeland, Civil Service

Address

500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801

Phone

(863)834-8790

Website

http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices