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City of Chandler Salary Plan - 2012-13
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Excellence is the responsibility of everyone at the City of Chandler. We lead by our core values in constant pursuit of excellence:

*Commitment – Dedicate oneself to consistent and excellent public service
*Innovation – Implement unique, creative and cost-effective solutions
*Communication – Communicate in a positive, honest and productive manner
*Integrity - Adherence to high ethical standards
*Diversity – Promote inclusiveness and impartiality throughout the organization
*Personal Responsibility – Take initiative to achieve excellence and accept accountability
*Respect – Demonstrate a high regard for others
*Teamwork – Promote cooperative efforts, open communication and trust

All City employees are expected to conduct themselves in a way consistent with the above values.

 
Job Description
SOLID WASTE FIELD SUPERVISOR

Pay Grade: 22                    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt    
Job Group: Supervisory (S)            Class Code: S069
Effective Date:     2/11                

Classification Summary:
The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform supervisory and technical work in the planning, organizing, scheduling, and coordinating of activities of the solid waste inspection personnel, the residential transfer station operations, and the landfill operations. An employee in this class ensures that all solid waste duties are performed in accordance with Chandler City Code, Chapter 13, and related county, state, and federal EPA regulations.

Essential Functions:
Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.
Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel;
Supervises the planning, organizing, scheduling, and coordinating the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division;
Monitors contractors' performance to assure that all solid waste activities are performed as stipulated in the contract;
Supervises the daily enforcement of the Chandler City Code Chapter 44, county, state, and federal regulations for both collection and disposal of solid waste;
Prepares operation reports for the transfer station and landfill;
Reports all revenue collected at the Solid Waste transfer facility to the City's accounting division;
Investigates and settles complaints from residents, businesses, and contractors;
Coordinates solid waste services with other City departments;
Oversees the inspection of incoming waste at the transfer station and landfill site;
Conducts groundwater environmental assessment, investigation, monitoring, remediation, and pollution control activities as required by EPA and state rules and regulations;
Oversees the storage of roll-off containers, the bicycle recycling program storage buildings, parts ordering for all container repairs, the contracting of or supervision of staff in the transportation of waste tires, cardboard, and carpet to recycling centers, and other maintenance programs;
Operates the landfill gas collection, gas telemetering, groundwater monitoring wells, and gas-to-energy systems;
May perform landfill groundwater sampling and monitoring, depending on assignment;
May monitor contract vendors and contractors, including construction and improvement projects, for compliance and completion in the absence of the Solid Waste Management Superintendent, depending on assignment;
May prepare required reports and maintain performance and maintenance records, including compliance reports for federal, state, and county regulatory agencies, depending on assignment;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures;
Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City's Safety Handbook.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
May serve as working supervisor of the residential transfer station when the supervisor is absent;
May be required to work weekends;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Current supervision and evaluation methods and techniques;
Solid waste and recycling collection and disposal operations, materials, methods, principles, practices, and equipment necessary for efficient collection and disposal of refuse or recyclable material;
Methods, equipment, materials, tools, personnel, and standard practices for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection, control, and energy generation, and groundwater monitoring systems;
Emergency response procedures related to landfill hazardous waste spills, fires, gas accidents, and procedures for notification to regulating authority;
Collection and disposal equipment, tools, and materials;
Safety requirements in the collection of solid waste and operation of a landfill;
Solid waste or recycling administration and inspection;
Federal, state, county and City ordinances relating to the handling and disposal of solid waste;
Federal (OSHA) regulations and city policies governing safe work practices, including use and handling of and disposal of hazardous waste, chemicals, and materials;
Current solid waste testing equipment;
Operation of a personal computer and job-related software applications and network systems.

Ability to:
Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate personnel;
Plan, organize, schedule, and coordinate solid waste collection and disposal activities;
Read and interpret maps, plans, and contracts;
Make accurate arithmetical calculations;
Interpret, apply and explain City, federal, state and county solid waste and recycling laws and codes;
Interpret and explain rules, regulations, and policies;
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, contracted agencies and workers, other employees, supervisory personnel, and the public;
Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
Analyze and interpret computer, statistical, and laboratory data, including compiling the data for reports;
Operate a motor vehicle, for some positions, may operate a container roll-off truck;
Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.

Supervision Received:
The work is performed under the supervision of the Solid Waste Manager.

Supervision Exercised:
This position supervises technical staff.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
Five (5) years of experience in solid waste collection, disposal, or landfill operations with emphasis in inspection techniques including solid waste computer applications, and some supervisory experience; and
40 hour Hazwoper Certification; and
Waste screening training; and
Deputy Weighmaster Certification may be required for certain positions; and
SWANA certification may be required for certain positions; and
Valid Arizona Driver's License; and
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desirable Qualifications:
College level coursework in chemistry, biology, engineering, or a related field;
Valid Arizona Commercial Driver's License Class B.

Work Environment:
The primary duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment that may involve exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Essential Physical Abilities:
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person and on a telephone, and hear within the normal range of conversation;
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, review a wide variety of written and electronic materials at arms length or less (distinguish letters and numbers), to see in detail objects or printed material at greater than arms length, and to perform visual inspections of all collection sites;
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer, and required heavy equipment;
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to bend or stoop repeatedly, sit or stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a solid waste facility environment.