DESCRIPTION

Directs the staff unit that is responsible for the operation and administration of the department within the guidelines of state and federal solid waste laws and regulations, accepted trade practices, and local ordinances, policies and procedures. Reports to the Deputy Administrator and works with employees, the public, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and federal, state and local officials to provide a safe, efficient, and effective solid waste system to the public.
 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the overall planning, operation, and administration of the department including goals, objectives, and technical specifications.
• Manages and directs all activities of the business unit by planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the staff and other business resources including discussing solid waste landfill and collection issues with customers, interpreting departmental policies, and receiving and investigating citizen complaints.
• Oversees construction of new facilities or capital improvement projects and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Budgets and accounts for all revenue and expenditures for the department.
• Collaborates with the general public, business community, other managers of utilities, professionals, vendors and others as necessary to determine the most practical and desirable design in keeping within the budget.
• Plans and prioritizes abandoned building demolitions and vacant lot cleanup projects as provided from Code Enforcement Division / Planning & Development Department, in compliance with federal, state and local laws and in order to meet court ordered activities, as well as optimizing the use of available funds for property cleanup, and securing appropriate liens.
• Performs administrative duties including proposing ordinances and resolutions for policy changes, public relations duties, and short and long range planning concerning future needs and availability of solid waste services.