Placement in the range above is based on experience at hire.
Preferred Education:
2 Year Degree
Internal Number: 01054
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Job Summary
Under limited direction and in compliance with technical, administrative, regulatory, or professional standards and guidelines, manages the City of Greenville’s Solid Waste Division to include collections of garbage, yard waste, and recycling materials, as well as landfill and bulk services. Plans, directs, and organizes activities of Solid Waste personnel. Reviews and makes recommendations for proposed state, federal, and local regulations to determine the impact on Solid Waste operations. Evaluates and pursues state and federal grant funding to finance Solid Waste programs. Serves as City’s liaison for Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), Recycling Association, Greenville County, and statewide municipalities in regard to Solid Waste services. Manages Solid Waste and Recycling contracts procured by the City from private companies as it relates to municipal solid waste and recycling collection programs. Implement policies, procedures, laws and regulations to ensure a safe working environment. Oversees and develops annual division budget to include monitoring expenditures, authorizing purchases, making decisions for material and supply items, and providing budgetary recommendations to senior management. Monitors progress toward fiscal objectives and adjusts plans as necessary to reach them.
Job Requirements
Associate degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Over six (6) years of experience in a Public Works related field, with a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a supervisor.
SWANA or American Public Works Association (APWA) Certified Professional and obtain a South Carolina Certified Recycling Professional certification within 12 months of hire.
FEMA Certifications ICS 100, 200, 552, 700, and 800 within three (3) months of hire; ICS-300 & 400 within 12 months of hire.
Greenville, South Carolina is a vibrant and dynamic city on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts, and entertainment. Our employees play a vital role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping its future. The City employs over 900 individuals in a diverse array of services.
The City of Greenville will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals. The City of Greenville does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender/sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veterans’ status, or genetic information. The City of Greenville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. (Policy HR 1.2 Equal Employment Opportunity)
