What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Assistant Director for Solid Waste position at The City of Coral Gables?
Supervises the department’s activities involved in waste collection operations including garbage, yard waste, vegetative debris, bulk waste, and recycling.
Administers approved contracts for commercial and multifamily sanitation and recycling services.
Provides oversight and leadership of systems and process to assure effectiveness and efficiency of the City’s sanitation operations.
Prepares and gives public presentations to the City Commission and other organizations. Prepares commission packages and assists in assembling legislation for action by the Commission.
Performs administrative functions to include preparing reports and correspondence, maintaining department records, and attending various department and committee meetings.
Demonstrates leadership by advocating for innovation and strategic change and promoting the development of a diverse and engaged workforce.
Manages and develops a qualified staff, ensuring professional and courteous service from all employees in support of the City’s mission, values, customers, and stakeholders.
Oversees the establishment and priorities for division budgets and initiatives including responsibility to monitor and maintain operations within the established budgets.
Develops and implements long range and annual action plans to meet the needs of a growing City.
Leads the effort to become a good regional partner with neighboring municipalities.
Remains informed of cutting-edge technologies and advancements in municipal Public Works programs and systems of fleet management.
Works with the Assistant Director for Fleet Management to maintain a well-equipped and efficient state of the art sanitation fleet.
Performs administrative functions including the review and approval or disapproval of cost proposals, purchase requisitions, payroll, leave requests, purchase card statements, employee evaluations, and disciplinary action.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
Conforms with and abides by all applicable safety rules which include wearing and using all appropriate safety equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Five (5) years of responsible professional experience in an executive leadership position managing in a Public Works department of comparable size and complexity.
Valid Florida Driver's License.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Salary : $110,286 - $170,944
