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SOLID WASTE SUPERINTENDENT

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters
Bradenton, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
General Information

Work Location: 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton, Florida 34210

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a potential for occasional evening or weekend Solid Waste Collection Events.

Expected Starting Annual Range: $65,118.41 - $84,653.94

This classification manages and provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to staff performing a variety of tasks, including the County's solid waste services, recycling services, debris collections, and scale house operations to ensure efficient operation of the sections. Performs a variety of responsible, high level administrative and technical tasks related to the planning, development, coordination, and analysis of various departmental operations to include development and evaluation of associated data and information relevant to specific management practices, procedures, and fiscal requirements. Oversees fiscal-related duties of other staff.

Working Conditions

Indoor/Outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

  • NOTE: This position has been designated by the Manatee County Commission as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Administrator. Employees so designated may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Job Description

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Provides advice, training, and information to staff; plans, directs, supervises, and evaluates workflow involving completion of solid waste and scale house operational services.

Monitors and provides feedback to staff regarding performance, attendance, and participation; conducts employee performance reviews for assigned staff.

Provides operational support for the solid waste division.

Oversees preparation of budgets for the solid waste division.

Consults and coordinates with third party contracted vendors for County-wide solid waste and recycling services.

Develops and/or assists in developing, implementing and administering departmental policies with ongoing analysis and evaluation of operations and assigned programs related to the fiscal budget.

Provides technical assistance to staff in the preparation and administration of operating and capital budgets. Coordinates submission and consults with division representatives in the formulation, analysis and control of those respective budgets.

Develops management information systems to track performance of the division's financial management. Evaluates prospective and ongoing programs as to measurable impact and effectiveness, and based upon subsequent analysis, recommends alternate policies and procedural changes to achieve increased efficiency and production.

Compiles and analyzes various statistical data for purpose of developing procedures; prepares correspondence, memorandum and supportive documents as required.

Performs budget analysis and preparation of departmental budgets, including project budgetary impact considerations. Processes payments, billings, and collections; reviews bank deposits; coordinates the design and implementation of fiscal information systems, including line-item adjustments, budget amendments, fee collection, accounts receivable and billing.

Reviews budgets, expenditures and budget amendments for the division and coordinates implementation.

Assists in the training, design and analysis of data processing systems and follow-ups necessary to the successful implementation of automated systems in the division.

Develops and coordinates grant requirements with State and Federal Agencies and County staff.

May oversee the work of other division fiscal staff.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Management, or related field.

Minimum of four (4) years' experience in the operational support of solid waste and recycling programs.

Minimum of two (2) years in solid waste emergency operations and/or disaster recovery.

Minimum Three (3) Years In Fiscal-related Experience.

Minimum of Two (2) years lead or supervisory experience.

Valid driver's license with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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Prior public sector fiscal or financial management experience highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of customer information and billing systems.

Knowledge of, and ability to effectively interpret and apply, pertinent policies, procedures, resolutions, and ordinances, including those associated with solid waste emergency operations, disaster recovery and hazardous material handling.

Knowledge of the organization, functions, policies, laws, and administrative procedures of Manatee County Government (as they pertain to the department), or ability to quickly learn and apply.

Knowledge of generally accepted principles of accounting.

Knowledge of analyzing and evaluating various County operations and functions.

Knowledge of contracting and procurement procedures and public administration methods and practices, as well as division functions.

Ability to understand State and Federal grant requirements and be able to coordinate with involved entities.

Ability to perform research and analyze data using statistical methods and practices.

Ability to prepare and communicate information, either orally or in writing, in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to effectively oversee the work of others.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, County officials and the general public.

Ability to coordinate efforts in the implementation of new and existing programs.

Ability to effectively plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of assigned staff.

Ability to report and/or travel to various work locations.

Ability to effectively use personal computers and/or specialized systems as required.

Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO/ADA Statement

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Full Time Positions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

  • ComPsych – offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
  • LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
  • Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.

Wellbeing Benefits:

  • Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)
  • On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access
  • Personal Training (5 Free per year)
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Group Fitness Classes
  • Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management
  • Diabetes Care Program
  • Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)
  • Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)

Miscellaneous Benefits:

  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Training/Seminars
  • Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
  • Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
  • Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off:

  • 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
  • Three (3) Personal Holidays
  • Personal Sick Leave
  • Family Sick Leave
  • Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)
  • Professional Medical Appointment Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Military Training Leave
  • FMLA

Vacation Award: Applies to employees regulary sceduled to work 8 hours per day/40 hours per week.

Years of Service Vacation Days

0-5 16.25 days

6-10 19.50 days

11 22.75 days

  • Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.

Insurance:

  • Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Prescription Insurance
  • Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Retirement:

  • Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.
  • 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.
  • FRS Webinars
  • Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner

Career Wellness:

  • Professional Leadership Programs
  • Instructor-Led and eLearning Training
  • Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
  • Career Counseling
  • Toastmasters
  • Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)
  • Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards

Education Benefits:

  • Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of Public Service, including GED reimbursement.
  • Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible Spending Account:

  • Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.

Permanent Part Time - Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

  • ComPsych – offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
  • LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.

Miscellaneous Benefits:

  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Training/Seminars
  • Fitness Center Access for employee only
  • FRS options
  • Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
  • Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
  • Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off:

  • 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
  • Three (3) Personal Holidays
  • Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day 80/hrs.

per pay-period basis, any work schedule less that this will be earned on

a pro-rated basis

01

VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.

Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.

Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.

Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

  • I acknowledge the above statement

02

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

  • A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense
  • The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power
  • A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)
  • An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
  • The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense
  • A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
  • A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)
  • Not claiming Veteran's Preference

03

Which level of education have you achieved?

  • No high school equivalency
  • High school graduate/equivalent
  • Associates degree
  • Bachelors degree
  • Masters degree

04

What previous roles have you held that you believe qualify you for this position?

05

How many years of experience in the operational support of solid waste and recycling programs do you have?

  • None
  • 1 year
  • 2-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6-7 years
  • 8 years

06

How many years of work experience do you have in Solid Waste emergency operations and/or disaster recovery?

  • None
  • 1 year
  • 2-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6 years

07

How many years of fiscal related experience do you have ?

  • None
  • 1 -2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5-6 years
  • 7 years

08

How many years of prior lead or supervisory experience do you have?

  • None
  • 1 year
  • 2-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6 years

09

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?

  • Yes
  • No

10

Explain how your education, training, and professional experience have prepared you for a superintendent-level role in solid waste operations.

11

How do you balance service expectations, regulatory or operational standards, and fairness when responding to complaints or requests for exceptions? Provide an example.

  • Required Question

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