Assistant Landfill Manager

This position is a Shift Manager, responsible for managing the Solid Waste Facility daily shift operations and directing programs that includes daily intake waste placement, compliance site work, site operations safety, and site access management within the guidelines of the Facility Design & Operation approved plan per Augusta, Georgia Policy & Procedures, State and Federal applicable rules & regulations, departmental policies, regulatory Entities, design consultants, developers, surveyors, citizens, and other city departments.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work activities for solid waste facility operations per Facility approved Design & Operation (D&O) plan. Prioritizes work activities to meet objectives; ensures operations staff have needed resources for completing the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress, and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex and problem situations, and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to Landfill Manager and others.

Participates in the development of long- and short-range plans and operating programs to meet future disposal requirements: monitors tonnage, gas flow, leachate generation, and other operational statistics; evaluates health of the landfill; and make changes to operations as needed.

Interprets and implements state and federal environmental directives and regulations: ensures landfill operations and conditions are in compliance with regulatory permits and requirements; conducts periodic field inspections to ensure solid waste operations are in compliance with the Facility Regulatory Permits.

Coordinate operations equipment maintenance and supplies. Coordinate and implements preventative maintenance program for equipment assigned to the landfill; manages procurement of equipment, supplies, and materials within established thresholds; coordinate purchase requisitions; makes recommendations for replacement of equipment outside established thresholds.

Participates in developing, implementing, and updating facility operations policies and procedures; develops work methods and practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and training programs; monitors implementation of rules and regulations; and updates policies and procedures as required.

Serve as technical resource to and train Facility operations staff. Responds to emergency situations after hours and on weekends.

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements:

Education: Associate degree in engineering or related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Experience: Five years of experience in the operation of a solid waste landfill facility, to include three (3) years lead experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of methods, practices and equipment used in landfill operations and solid waste management.
• Considerable knowledge of methods and practices of general and heavy construction projects to include knowledge of soil science.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of organization, personnel management, planning, and administration and budgeting.
• Proficiency in the knowledge of regulatory requirements such as environmental compliance regulations, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations, safety regulations (OSHA) state permit and accreditation requirements, and DOT regulations.
• Proficiency in the knowledge and use of landfill GPS technology such as Trimble, Carson, and TopCon
• Familiarity with state and local laws, ordinances, and County policies and procedures as applicable to solid waste management requirements.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health practices.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Working time may require irregular hours and shift times, including holidays.

Certification:

• Must possess or ability to obtain and maintain Certified Landfill Operator (CLO) certification within ninty (90) days of employment.

Licensing:

• Possess a valid state operators/drivers license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated with a good driving history.

This position require staff call up in an emergency.

Travel from office to other locations is required of this position less than 50% of the time.

Compensation: $ $38.60

Salary : $38,000 - $60,000