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Title: 415 - Landfill Manager

Organization: EPW: Landfill

Department: Landfill

Location: EPW Landfill

Rate of Pay: $63,227.74

Job Summary

The Landfill Manager is responsible for the daily operations, construction actions, and future planning of the City of Brownsville Type IV Landfill for compliance with the TCEQ permit for solid waste facilities. The manager should have the skill set necessary to assess personnel resource needs, equipment, material, supplies, and time use for efficiency. The manager is also expected to perform budgetary preparations, cost control analysis and applications, hiring and training of employees. The manager should also be able to effectively negotiate pricing, material and equipment rentals and purchases for heavy equipment. Adequate knowledge of street construction methodology and ditch right-of-way maintenance is preferred. This position reports to the Director of Engineering & Public Works.

Competencies

• Safety Acumen
• Self-Leadership
• Citizen Value
• Communication
• Self-Awareness
• Flexible
• Critical Thinking
• Trust
• Responsible
• Ethical

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Responsible for the daily and long-range supervision of plans coordinated through the Public Works Director. Ensures compliance with current budget and with state and federal mandates.
• Maintains monthly financial records and assists with annual budget and Capital Improvement and Equipment Replacement Plans.
• Assures Landfill operations are completed in accordance with the approved budgets, plans, and permits.
• Investigates complaints, notices and inquiries in cooperation with other City/State officials.
• Responsible for cash and other payments paid at the Landfill being deposited with the City Finance Office.
• Assures staff is properly trained to ensure daily operations comply with permits and City and state policies and procedures.
• Operates equipment/vehicles safely and for intended purpose, oversees preventative and routine maintenance on all equipment, and provides training on equipment use and daily operations to employees as needed.
• Oversees refuse being received; ensures proper handling by employees, supervises and monitors all required testing, and obtains required disposal authorizations for special wastes as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Outlook Email, MS Office or similar software skills. Knowledge of modern office procedures, smart phones, computer programs and equipment with the ability to operate a computer and other related office equipment.
• Must be able to assist with and manage the departmental budget, capital improvement projects and equipment replacement plans.
• Performs related tasks as necessary.

Minimum Education & Experience

Familiarity with TCEQ regulations governing Municipal Solid Waste
Three (3) years minimum of experience in a supervisory capacity
Five (5) years minimum of direct solid waste experience.
Five (5) years minimum of heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.
MSW-A License.

Independence & Judgement

Skillful judgment with out-of-the ordinary situations or issues; may make decisions for subordinates.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Greater level of knowledge when applying guidelines and interpretation of available options to non-standard situations; division goals drive priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Regularly assigns and monitors the work for three or more employees; has knowledge of long-term plans and goals for the department.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts (several thousand dollars on one day not uncommon); balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Direct contact may be infrequent but may require considerable tact and courtesy when it does occur; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Occasional light physical effort. Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 25 pounds of force.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for high-risk or valuable items, such as big, expensive equipment, including light and heavy machinery, plant equipment, multiple computers and computer networks, etc.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to outdoor elements; job often (several times per week) exposes person to physical danger; serious space problems; frequent situations that cause stress and tension in the execution of regular duties.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental, life insurance plan and vision plan for employee only with MetLife for those enrolled with health insurance. The City has partnered with Frontier Clinic at zero cost to employee and dependents under the health insurance. Pet supplemental insurance is offered as an employee contribution only. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 15 annual days per year. City of Brownsville offers Parental Leave concurrent with FMLA for qualifying employees. The City offers longevity pay and 100% Tuition Assistance capped at $5,000 yearly. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 14 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.