Solid Waste Supervisor - Department of Public Works

SALARY RANGE: $56,322.00 - $91,795.00 Annually

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The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits 

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Job Summary: 

A Solid Waste Supervisor oversees the solid waste collection and maintenance operations of an assigned borough, city-wide special services maintenance or the operation of a municipal landfill or transfer station. Work of this class, depending on work assignment, involves supervising a unit of one or more of the following class of workers: solid waste workers, laborers, drivers of commercial and non-commercial and related vehicles such as load packers, tractor trailers, heavy equipment or operators of mechanical sweepers.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include weekends, evening hours and callback for emergencies as required. Work is performed in the field where there may be exposure to inclement weather, poor driving conditions, dusty or muddy environs, animal and insect bites and hazardous waste. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.

                                                                  AND
EXPERIENCE: Have three years of experience with responsibilities such as evaluating performance, recommending the hiring, firing, disciplining and promoting of such staff, or performing lead work such as assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others.

                                                                  AND

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.

NOTE: MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR DRIVERS’ LICENSE AT TIME OF APPYING.  LEARNERS’ PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

NOTES: Incumbents must have successfully completed a National Association State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) course in boat safety within one year of hire for some positions in this class.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of collection routes and methods of collection.

• Knowledge of the operation of landfills and transfer stations.

• Knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation.

• Knowledge of the personal computer at a basic level.

• The ability to understand and interpret ordinance, regulations and legislation regarding sanitation, public health, housing and building codes.

• Supervisory ability.

• Ability to motivate others and enforce rules and regulations.

• Ability to compose reports and memos identifying findings, action taken and resolution.

• Ability to read maps.

• Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.

• Ability to read and interpret simple engineering plans.

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and remain calm and professional in dealing with irate citizens