Recycling Supervisor

Position Summary

The Recycling Supervisor is a dynamic position that has the opportunity to collaborate with all levels of government, both internally and externally, to manage all aspects of the Recycling Division within the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services by maintaining and advancing recycling activities , initiatives and policies that are fiscally responsible, environmentally-friendly, and compliant with Local, State and Federal mandates.

Department: Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services

Salary: $77,043 per year.

WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three (3) years of full-time experience in recycling and solid waste management. The application must also show one (1) year of supervisory experience and some experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Publisher, etc.). (Full-time is defined as 32 hours or more per week. Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show an Associate Degree in Science, Environmental Science, Waste Management/Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy/Management, Public Policy or Management, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field.

POSITION DUTIES

• Supervises the planning, projects, and program s of the Recycling Division within the Bureau of Environmental Services for the Department of Public Works and m anages all aspects of City recycling initiatives to promote and advance the goals of the Bureau, Department, and City .
• Manages a team that r esearches, recommends, collaborates, develops, implements , coordinates, educates, manages, monitors, reports, and evaluates recycling programs , projects , and special initiatives for impact, efficiency, and effectiveness , in collaboration with other waste , dumping, and/or litter programs , both internally and externally, as well as ensures compliance with local, state and federal guidelines , rules, regulations, laws, ordinances and mandates on projects and programs such as :
• Curbside collection services
• Public recycling cans
• Recycling bin distribution /management
• Special events and community recycling programs
• Dynamic recycling facility directory
• Oversees specialized recycling of materials including yard debris, electronics waste and household hazardous wastes (HHW), plant-based food waste, scrap metal, tires, and tree recycling programs.
• Oversees Pittsburgh’s plastic bag ban ordinance /program.
• Develops, proposes, and maintains legislation and agreements related to the advancement of recycling initiatives . Represents the Bureau and serves as a resource and liaison to cross-functional teams, other City D epartments and Bureaus , community groups, schools, institutions, the commercial sector, the private sector, the general public, event organizers , and other governmental entitie s in all aspects of recycling outreach , awareness, education, and the promotion of recycling initiative s.
• Leads the staffing, budgeting, funding, procurement processes, as well as monitoring , payment, and reporting for all recycling operations, personnel, materials, projects, and programming such as: drafting of grant proposals , drafting scopes of work, and submitting and responding to City budget requests .
• Supervises assigned personnel and work teams; evaluates work; coaches work team employees; participates in conflict resolution , provides and/or coordinates training and/or technical assistance ( ie , staff development, historical knowledge, and best practices).
• Maintains a variety of records electronically , including reports , agreements, costs , assets , etc ; prepares and presents a variety of accurate reports, including prog ram progress, grant monitoring, mandate compliance, program effectiveness, cooperation and service agreements , and budget reports
• Performs other related tasks and duties that are assigned or require d.