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Recycling Supervisor

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

25-RSES-01

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

09/12/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Recycling Supervisor is a dynamic position that has the opportunity to collaborate with all levels of government, both internally and externally, to manage all aspects of the Recycling Division within the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services by maintaining and advancing recycling activities , initiatives and policies that are fiscally responsible, environmentally-friendly, and compliant with Local, State and Federal mandates .

Department: Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services

Posting Type: Announcement

Salary: $77,043 per year.

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive.

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

+ Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.

+ Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.

+ Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

+ A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

NOTE : The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions . The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments . Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered .

NOTE : Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire .

Qualifying Requirements :

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position . You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three (3) years of full-time experience in recycling and solid waste management. The application must also show one (1) year of supervisory experience and some experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Publisher, etc.). (Full-time is defined as 32 hours or more per week. Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show an Associate Degree in Science, Environmental Science, Waste Management/Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy/Management, Public Policy or Management, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)

EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The total qualifying Requirement is five (5) years. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to the start date.

+ Written: None required for this position.

+ Performance: None required for this position.

+ Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

+ Supervises the planning, projects, and program s of the Recycling Division within the Bureau of Environmental Services for the Department of Public Works and m anages all aspects of City recycling initiatives to promote and advance the goals of the Bureau, Department, and City .

+ Manages a team that r esearches, recommends, collaborates, develops, implements , coordinates, educates, manages, monitors, reports, and evaluates recycling programs , projects , and special initiatives for impact, efficiency, and effectiveness , in collaboration with other waste , dumping, and/or litter programs , both internally and externally, as well as ensures compliance with local, state and federal guidelines , rules, regulations, laws, ordinances and mandates on projects and programs such as :

+ Curbside collection services

+ Public recycling cans

+ Recycling bin distribution /management

+ Special events and community recycling programs

+ Dynamic recycling facility directory

+ Oversees specialized recycling of materials including yard debris, electronics waste and household hazardous wastes (HHW), plant-based food waste, scrap metal, tires, and tree recycling programs.

+ Oversees Pittsburgh’s plastic bag ban ordinance /program.

+ Develops, proposes, and maintains legislation and agreements related to the advancement of recycling initiatives . Represents the Bureau and serves as a resource and liaison to cross-functional teams, other City D epartments and Bureaus , community groups, schools, institutions, the commercial sector, the private sector, the general public, event organizers , and other governmental entitie s in all aspects of recycling outreach , awareness, education, and the promotion of recycling initiative s.

+ Leads the staffing, budgeting, funding, procurement processes, as well as monitoring , payment, and reporting for all recycling operations, personnel, materials, projects, and programming such as: drafting of grant proposals , drafting scopes of work, and submitting and responding to City budget requests .

+ Supervises assigned personnel and work teams; evaluates work; coaches work team employees; participates in conflict resolution , provides and/or coordinates training and/or technical assistance ( ie , staff development, historical knowledge, and best practices).

+ Maintains a variety of records electronically , including reports , agreements, costs , assets , etc ; prepares and presents a variety of accurate reports, including prog ram progress, grant monitoring, mandate compliance, program effectiveness, cooperation and service agreements , and budget reports

+ Performs other related tasks and duties that are assigned or require d.

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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

+ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

+ Pension

+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation

+ Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

02

Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?

+ N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.

+ YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

+ NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

03

Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education:

+ I possess a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five (5) years recycling and solid waste management.

+ I possess an unrelated associate degree and at least five (5) years recycling and solid waste management.

+ I possess a related associate degree and at least three (3) years recycling and solid waste management.

+ I possess an unrelated bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years recycling and solid waste management.

+ I possess a related bachelor's degree and at least one (1) year recycling and solid waste management.

+ I possess a related master's degree.

+ I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

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Please briefly describe your experience in recycling and solid waste management. If you do not possess this type of professional experience type N/A.

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Do you possess one (1) year of supervisory experience?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you possess some experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Publisher, etc.)?

+ Yes!

+ No.

07

Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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