Job DescriptionPrimary purpose:The Director is responsible for developing, managing, and directing the City's waste programs including trash, recycling, yard waste, compost, household hazardous waste, electronic waste, street sweepings, and other forms of waste. The Director leads programs related to waste minimalization, source reduction, and other efforts to reduce the amount of residential waste generated in the City, and to maximize the amount and percentage of waste that is recycled throughout the City.
The Director administers the City's contracts related to the management of waste and oversees all operations of the City's Recycling Center and Yard Waste Collection program, as well as all associated operational and administrative staff. Additionally, the Director manages the City's Street Sweeping operations and all associated staff. The Director obtains financial aid through applications for state and federal grants/loans and performs public outreach/education on the programs offered by the City. The Director works within DPW and with other departments to help ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and ordinances related to waste, and develops training and materials to assist departments and the general public to stay in compliance and encourage waste reduction.
Supervision:Scope and Judgment: Performs professional office and administrative duties requiring mature and independent judgment and initiative to analyze, solve problems and make decisions based on departmental and city policies and procedures. Exercises considerable judgment and initiative in performing duties.
Supervision Received: Position reports to the Commissioner of Public Works, operating with minimal supervision. Operates in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations, department policies and procedures, requiring the ability to plan and perform operations to independently complete assigned tasks according to a prescribed time schedule. Incumbent independently establishes own daily work plan based on regular routine and special assignments.
Supervision Given: Provides supervision and/or general direction to clerical staff of lower grade and function. Provides direction, control and monitoring of a major division, highly technical section, multiple operating divisions or a department. Includes responsibility for budget administration and cost control.
Essential Functions:(The essential functions or duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
Manages all staff and operations at the Rumford Ave Recycling Center, the Yard Waste Collection operation, and for all of the City's Street Sweeping operations.
Manages the operations of daily solid waste collections including curbside, recycling centers and waste depots to ensure work is performed according to the contract and in the most efficient manner.
Administers the City's solid waste contracts and manages vendors and contractors.
Responsible for the division's operating, capital, and grant budgets.
Provides educational trainings and materials to residents, schools, and city departments to support Newton's Green Initiatives including reductions in waste, proper recycling practices, etc.
Applies for grants and financial assistance from state agencies and other possible sources and manages grants as they are awarded.
Liaison with federal, state, regional agencies and other municipalities on solid waste issues.
Coordinates with city officials on environmental issues affecting the City such as water, air, natural resources, and beautification.
Submits routine reports on disposal tonnage, costs, resource recovery center usage, or any other parameters as needed.
Provides advice to the City and Legal department to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Attends public meetings or committee meetings as they pertain to the Sustainable Materials division.
Responds to residents or business with questions or concerns about waste management practices.
Familiar with the science and technology of Environmental Sustainability and Solid Waste Management.
Understands and stay current with the economics and business of waste and recycling and works with city officials to negotiate contracts with vendors.
Recommends and advises on policy related to all solid waste issues.
Develops and implements a solid waste master plan that sets forth policies and procedures, accountabilities, goals and metrices for minimizing waste and maximizing reuse and recycling.
Analyzes citywide data to improve operations, efficiencies and possible cost savings related to sustainable materials management.
Stays current on all federal, state, local, and regional policies and trends related to the management of waste
Minimum Entrance Qualifications:Education, Training, and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or related field. 5-10 years of experience in a public setting related to Environmental Sustainability, Solid waste/Recycling Management or Government Administration is strongly preferred. 5 years Management/Supervisory experience, experience with managing union employees preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong presentation skills. A strong commitment to public service required.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:Knowledge. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure. Proficient knowledge of office practices and procedures, equipment and clerical techniques, including a variety of software applications.
Ability. Position requires the ability to comprehend the scope of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to specialty area. Ability to organize time, work independently and accomplish tasks despite frequent interruptions. Ability to maintain detailed and extensive records and to prepare reports from same. Ability to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines. Ability to deal tactfully and appropriately with the general public and City departments in an effective manner. Ability to interpret and follow departmental procedures and guidelines.
Skills. Advanced administrative skills. Expertise and skill in using personal computers, word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.
Physical requirements/ work environment:(The physical demands described here represent those requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Work is performed under typical office conditions; work environments is moderately noisy. Operates a computer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, printer, and other standard office equipment.
Makes frequent contacts with other City departments/boards/committees, and with the general public; communicates in person, by telephone and via standard reports. Contacts require moderate persuasiveness and resourcefulness to influence the behavior of others.
May have access to department-level and City-wide confidential information
Errors could result in significant confusion and delay, loss of department services; errors could cause exposure for the City to legal liabilities.
Performance Standard:Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the City through work behaviors demonstrating the City's values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: The anticipated starting salary for this position will generally fall within a portion of the posted pay range. Initial placement will be based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)
Benefits- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 457 Deferred Compensation plans
- Metro Credit Union
- Verizon Wireless discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous paid leave time benefits and paid holidays.
- City Retirement (Mandatory)
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- Opportunity to serve the public and join a dynamic team of dedicated employees
