Responsible for performing difficult technical and administrative work supervising the activities of the Environmental Services Division of the Public Works Department. An employee in this class supervises and manages all phases of the planning, organizing, and supervising of the Environmental Division. Work includes the daily scheduling and delegating work for crews; employee and service evaluations; scheduling truck service. Employee will assist in the operation of sanitation equipment when required. Work is performed under general supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director and is evaluated based on timely and accurate completion of assignments, safety of employees, positive feedback from citizens, and productivity of the unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
High school diploma; and five (5) years of experience in solid waste and street maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work in this classification is defined as heavy work requiring the physical exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, handling and repetitive motions. Work requires dexterity in the hands for typing and operation of standard office equipment and visual acuity is necessary to read handwritten and typewritten materials and to operate a computer terminal. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection of products, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Employee must be able to speak and hear at normal spoken levels and to speak or understand communication from others when using mechanical equipment. Employee must have the stamina to work for extended periods, some of which in emergency situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold with snow and ice. Employee is subject to noise which may cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Employee is subject to vibration, such as exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body and is also subject to workplace hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts or exposure to chemicals, oils and fuels. Employee is subject to atmospheric conditions due to exposure to fumes, odors, and dusts.