Solid Waste Superintendent

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.

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.

Note: This position is designated by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Administrator. Employment in this position is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Nothing in this job posting, any application materials, or any related communications shall be construed to create a contract of employment or to limit the County Administrator’s authority to terminate the appointment at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice, subject only to applicable law.

Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws. 

The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve strenuous physical activity under varying climatic conditions and in both indoor and outdoor environments.

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 duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and appliable federal and Florida law.

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

Minimum of four (4) years' experience in the operational support of solid waste programs and/or large municipal utility systems. 

Minimum two (2) 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, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

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.

Salary : $65,118 - $104,189