Solid Waste Operations Superintendent

Application Process and Recruitment Schedule:

Interested candidates should apply immediately by submitting a cover letter, comprehensive resume and application below.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025.

Preliminary screening will be followed by a comprehensive interview process tentatively set for early April with an anticipated start date Mid-April.

If you have any questions, contact Mayra Rodriguez via email mayrarodriguez@vrsd.com or via phone at 805-658-4638.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Solid Waste Operations Superintendent is a management level classification responsible for the management and direction of subordinate staff within solid waste landfill operations.  Incumbents oversee staff in the operation of the District’s landfills, related on-going environmental and regulatory compliance activities, equipment, and facilities maintenance; performs reporting and budgeting tasks as well as provides technical expertise in the development of policies and service delivery plans.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

This position receives direct or general supervision from the Director of Operations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

The Solid Waste Operations Superintendent provides direct supervision to technical, maintenance and administrative support staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following examples.

• Plans, organizes and directs operations and maintenance of assigned sites; determines operations and maintenance schedules and priorities.
• Supervises, schedules, and evaluates solid operations, equipment, grounds and maintenance staff; develops, conducts and assists in on-the-job and formal training in work processes, regulations and safety.
• Coordinates the selection, orientation, training and evaluation programs for operations and maintenance division personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; identifies and resolves staff deficiencies; carries out disciplinary procedures as required
• Develops and implements special projects, operational change and new programs to improve operational efficiency and/or effectiveness to meet regulatory changes or to utilize technological advancements.
• Prepares narrative and statistical reports as well as technical or operations investigation reports; coordinates with representatives of regulatory agencies, contract customers and others on technical issues related to facilities operated by the District.
• Develops budget request submissions for areas of assigned operation; compiles budget information; monitors and directs operational changes to control expenditures; reviews, evaluates and recommends changes in charges.
• Reviews and evaluates operational logs to evaluate facility/equipment/employee efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with solid waste regulations; provides technical oversight for operations and conducts training in technological and regulatory changes; trouble shoots operational problems and directs corrective action.
• Coordinates work efforts between solid waste units to ensure operational needs are met; coordinates with representatives of other District staff to provide technical advice on operations matters, resolve resident complaints and other such matters.
• Assists in developing and implementing department policies and evaluating program performance by providing input on special queries, and by conducting special research/pilot projects.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Any equivalent combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Six (6) years increasingly responsible professional solid waste operations.

Two (2) years in a supervisory role involving regulatory compliance, operations planning and evaluations, training in budgeting, solid waste administration and management practices.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

License/Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license and a driving record acceptable for insurability.

Solid Waste of North America (SWANA) Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification desired.

Depending on assignment, a valid class B driver’s license may be required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

The following are a representative sample of the KSA’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of solid waste operations.
• Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations regarding environmental protection, public health and other mandates for landfill operation and maintenance of closed sites.
• Principles, practices and regulations dealing with safe working conditions at solid waste facilities.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance management.
• Heavy equipment operations and utilization.
• Budgeting and cost containment principles and practices.
• Methods and techniques for program planning, evaluating, implementation and operations.
• Environmental, public health and operational restriction reporting requirements.
• Safe work practices and requirements for landfill operations.
• Equipment maintenance and inspection program requirements and practices.
• Budgeting principles and practices.
• Service/program management techniques including those related to planning, evaluating and changing operational policy and procedures as well as service delivery methods.
• Inter-agency coordination practices.
• Computers and software programs (e.g. Microsoft software packages) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, train and manage the work of others engaged in landfill operations and equipment and facilities maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental protection, public health and other laws, regulations, mandates and professional practices governing solid waste services and operations.
• Ensure mandated quality and safety standards are obtained.
• Monitor and evaluate operational and administrative problems.
• Research, understand, interpret, collect and analyze data to establish/identify needs, evaluate program effectiveness, draw logical conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Read, interpret and work from blueprints, maps, drawings, sketches, specifications and other technical documents.
• Prepare budgets, narrative and statistical reports.
• Understand and analyze expenditure reports.
• Supervise facilities maintenance and repair activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment difficulties and direct corrective action.
• Review techniques on work records and reports.
• Maintain accurate records and document actions taken.
• Determine the appropriate course of action in emergency or stressful situations.
• Secure and maintain cooperative working relationships with operations staff, customers, and regulators.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand program objectives in relation to solid waste operations goals and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and document actions taken.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Make routine arithmetical calculations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.  The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting project sites or landfill activities. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold.  The incumbent is exposed to fumes, dust and air contaminants at the landfill. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to occasionally climb ladders, work in confined space, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.