What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor - DPW-Solid Waste Admn position at City of Indianapolis?
Overview
Position is responsible for planning, organizing, overseeing and coordinating the daily operation of the area to which assigned. Skills and knowledge typically acquired through a High School diploma or equivalent.
Position Responsibilities
Coordinates of daily office functions.
Serves as an administrative liaison between management and bargaining units.
Responds to customer/employee inquiries and/or complaints.
Maintains effectiveness and efficiency of operations and contracts.
Assists in tracking and maintaining a fleet of 80 trucks and vehicles.
Directs supervision of staff.
Responsible for staff development, evaluations, and disciplinary actions of bargaining unit employees.
Develops, implements and maintains procedures for the area to which assigned.
Assists team with budget preparation, policy and goal setting for the garage.
Tracks revenues and expenses and identify areas of increasing operational efficiency.
Ensures adherence to policies and procedures, both for bi-weekly and weekly employees.
Provides consultation and assistance regarding specific matters within identified area of expertise.
Assists with tasks related to the preparation of the annual and other periodic budgets.
Assists manager in controlling city budget. Control and monitor projects, oversee administrative details, such as contract billings, project budgets, status reports, etc.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and at least four (4) years of experience working in area of expertise. Prefer at least two (2) of those years been in a supervisory capacity. A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class B with air brakes) the ability to pass a pre-employment driving physical, drug test, and the ability to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or more is required. Good knowledge of routing and waste collection techniques. Must have strong office management experience. Good working knowledge in and of a bargaining unit environment. Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Computer literacy (Excel, Word a must). Problem-solving / trouble shooting skills. Ability to maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations. Candidate should be assertive, success-oriented, a team player, and highly ethical. Must be able to multi-task priorities at any given time. May be required and assigned to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.
Independent Judgment
Establish policies and procedures for the City in order to regulate and mange facility maintenance operations. Independent judgment is regularly utilized when there are no available policies and procedures and errors in judgment may cause inconsistencies and inconveniences as well as regularly and budgetary problems.
All rates are weekly.
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5e20097e-ebaa-4d21-bbda-dca9a0bec89b
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 $2.054
Important Perf Update
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
01
Do you possess a minimum of two years of supervisory experience?
Do you have a valid CDL?
Position is responsible for planning, organizing, overseeing and coordinating the daily operation of the area to which assigned. Skills and knowledge typically acquired through a High School diploma or equivalent.
Position Responsibilities
Coordinates of daily office functions.
Serves as an administrative liaison between management and bargaining units.
Responds to customer/employee inquiries and/or complaints.
Maintains effectiveness and efficiency of operations and contracts.
Assists in tracking and maintaining a fleet of 80 trucks and vehicles.
Directs supervision of staff.
Responsible for staff development, evaluations, and disciplinary actions of bargaining unit employees.
Develops, implements and maintains procedures for the area to which assigned.
Assists team with budget preparation, policy and goal setting for the garage.
Tracks revenues and expenses and identify areas of increasing operational efficiency.
Ensures adherence to policies and procedures, both for bi-weekly and weekly employees.
Provides consultation and assistance regarding specific matters within identified area of expertise.
Assists with tasks related to the preparation of the annual and other periodic budgets.
Assists manager in controlling city budget. Control and monitor projects, oversee administrative details, such as contract billings, project budgets, status reports, etc.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and at least four (4) years of experience working in area of expertise. Prefer at least two (2) of those years been in a supervisory capacity. A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class B with air brakes) the ability to pass a pre-employment driving physical, drug test, and the ability to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or more is required. Good knowledge of routing and waste collection techniques. Must have strong office management experience. Good working knowledge in and of a bargaining unit environment. Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Computer literacy (Excel, Word a must). Problem-solving / trouble shooting skills. Ability to maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations. Candidate should be assertive, success-oriented, a team player, and highly ethical. Must be able to multi-task priorities at any given time. May be required and assigned to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.
Independent Judgment
Establish policies and procedures for the City in order to regulate and mange facility maintenance operations. Independent judgment is regularly utilized when there are no available policies and procedures and errors in judgment may cause inconsistencies and inconveniences as well as regularly and budgetary problems.
All rates are weekly.
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5e20097e-ebaa-4d21-bbda-dca9a0bec89b
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 $2.054
Important Perf Update
- For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR
- All employees hired/rehired after to 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
- 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
- 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
- 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
- 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
- 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation
- All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
01
Do you possess a minimum of two years of supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid CDL?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $1,000