Integrated Waste Division Manager

The essential functions typically performed by the Integrated Waste Division Manager include the following:

• Performs research to assist with the establishment of fees and fee schedules.
• Communicates and collaborates with various agencies and representatives, including county and other governmental officials, and City departments.
• Monitors, evaluates, and improves the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload.
• Administers grant application and reporting process.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; remains current on new trends and innovations in the field of integrated waste operations and management.
• Prepares cost estimates for refuse collection activities and projects.
• Participates in the development of and implements departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities within the Integrated Waste Division.
• Develops, implements, and manages integrated waste operations and recycling programs including collection and recycling or disposal of residential, commercial, and industrial refuse, and related environmental compliance programs.
• Provides guidance in researching, resolving, and responding to difficult customer inquiries and complaints.
• Participates in emergency response management.
• Prepares and reviews reports for presentation to City administration and City Council.
• Maintains compliance with local, state and federal regulations and requirements for integrated waste services, including preparing reports and responding to requests for information.
• Participates in the development and administration of the division's budget; forecasts additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of expenditures and recommends adjustments as necessary.
• Supervises and directs the activities of staff including employee selection, work assignment, performance evaluation, employee development, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution.
• Prepares and reviews established fees and schedules.
• Prepares and coordinates the capital repairs and replacement program for integrated waste operations.
• Coordinates community needs assessment; recommends expansion plans; responds to public inquiries; prepares related correspondence.
• Oversees the division's safety program to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local rules, regulations, procedures and departmental safety directives, policies, and practices.

Education

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration or a related field.

Experience

Two years of management experience in integrated waste management or a related field. Experience must include managing operations for a variety of integrated waste services including collections, resources diversion, recovery, managing related contracts, and transfer station.

License

Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Desirable

Master's degree in Public Administration or related field. Previous experience managing staff in waste management or public works.

How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
Supplemental Question
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
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