Solid Waste Supervisor - Street Cleaning Division (Night Shift)

• Supervises, directs, and monitors performance of assigned personnel and equipment in daily Sanitation Department operations including Commercial Refuse Collections, Residential Refuse Collections, Street Cleaning, Refuse Disposal or Recycling and Litter Abatement.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• May supervise and direct the daily sanitation code enforcement.
• May inspect properties to enforce City of Savannah codes and ordinances governing waste containerization collection and disposal, and litter and debris control.
• May provide information to property owners regarding codes and steps required to achieve compliance.
• Issues courtesy notices, administrative and recorder court summons as required; takes before and after photographs.
• May prepare case folders; testifies in court.
• May oversee the field training of new enforcement officers.
• Supervises and monitors street sweeping, citation, sign program, and front-end loader operations.
• May monitor the issuance of citations to ensure accuracy and adherence to policies.
• May forward citations to Revenue Department.
• Monitors vehicle repair and maintenance needs and forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises and directs the daily collection of recycling and litter routes; monitors the performance of assigned personnel and equipment.
• Supervises, monitors, and directs daily collection of residential refuse, yard waste, bulk items; monitors performance of assigned staff and equipment.
• Attends neighborhood meetings and provides information concerning department services, policies, and procedures.
• Assigns trucks and crews to recycling and litter routes.
• Ensures trucks are operating properly, safely, and effectively.
• Supervises transfer station roll-off container truck operations and customer support to achieve quality customer service.
• Ensures day-to-day landfill Design and Operations Plan compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Associate Degree; with four (4) years of supervisory experience in code enforcement, solid waste management or public work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Class B CDL license preferred not required.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 p.m. -6:00 a.m.
Work Location: 20 Interchange Drive 
 
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of city personnel policy.
• Knowledge of equipment.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the supervision of personnel.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of the operation and function of the Sanitation Bureau.
• Knowledge of related City of Savannah codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of sanitation code enforcement.
• Knowledge of sanitation work programs and collection zones.
• Knowledge of city and bureau personnel policies.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the resolution of conflicts.

Minimum Standards
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Division Director and/or Administrator assigns work in terms of very general instructions.  The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with City ordinances, waste collection and disposal procedures.
 
GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include city ordinances, the employee handbook, and department standard operating procedures.  These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
 
COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of varied supervisory duties.  Inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
 
SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to supervise the provision of commercial refuse collection services.  Success in this position contributes to the provision of efficient and effective services.
 
PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, representatives of businesses, contractors, and members of the general public.
 
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, resolve problems, and motivate personnel.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching.  The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and climbs ladders.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors.  The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and cold or inclement weather conditions.
 
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  This position has direct supervision over assigned staff.