Waste Management Operations Supervisor

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 5/8/2026, 5/29/2026 (Final) Under direction, the Waste Management Operations Supervisor supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for collection operations within an assigned geographical area, transfer station or disposal operations; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility. Examples Of Knowledge And Abilities Knowledge of - Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training - Team dynamics and team building - Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting solid waste management plans and operations - Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions - Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment - English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation - Solid waste collection, disposal, transfer operations, and recycling methods and systems - Arithmetic (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, percentages, and fractions - Safety precautions and safety orders pertaining to the work performed - Effective written and verbal communication techniques Ability to - Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff - Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff - Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues - Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines - Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others - Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing - Monitor progress of projects - Prepare correspondence and write repor