Solid Waste Collections Director

Under General Supervision, The Solid Waste Collections Director Is Responsible For Planning, Directing, And Managing All Aspects Of The City Of Winston-Salem’s Sanitation And Recycling Collection Operations. The Solid Waste Collections Director Reports To The Assistant City Manager And Ensures The Safe, Efficient, And Cost-effective Collection Of Refuse, Recycling, Bulky Items, Yard Waste And Loose Leaves, While Implementing Best Practices In Operational Management, Sustainability, And Operational Efficiency. As The City Moves Toward A More Integrated Approach To Waste Management, This Role Will Oversee The Consolidation Of Sanitation And Recycling Collections Into A Single, Unified Department. With A Focus On Long-term Strategy, Resource Optimization, And Service Enhancements, This Position Provides High-level Leadership And Direction For All Collection Programs, Ensuring Alignment With The City’s Sustainability And Operational Goals. Success In This Role Requires Strategic Leadership, Critical Thinking, And Strong Problem-solving Skills To Drive Operational Improvements And Deliver High-quality Service To City Residents. The Ideal Candidate Will Have A Proven Track Record In Implementing Innovative Solutions, Enhancing Efficiency, And Managing Budgets Effectively, While Fostering A Culture Of Continuous Improvement And Sustainability Across All Aspects Of Sanitation And Recycling Operations. Examples Of Duties Leading And Coordinating Organizational Restructure To Consolidate Sanitation And Recycling Programs, Ensuring Changes Are Implemented Smoothly And Effectively. Oversees Sanitation And Recycling Operations To Improve Efficiency, Reduce Costs, And Enhance Service Delivery. Responsible For Developing And Managing Sanitation And Recycling Staff, Including Assigning And Supervising Work, Conducting Performance Evaluations, And Providing Guidance And Support To Department Leadership Create, Modify, And Improve Routes To Maximize Density And Improve Efficiency. Develops And Enforces Policies And Procedures To Reflect Industry Best Practices While Ensuring Compliance With Safety Standards, Regulatory Requirements. Prepares And Manages The Departmental Budget, Including Forecasting Expenditures And Making Cost-saving Recommendations. Develops, Implements, Monitors, And Revises Short- And Long-range Goals And Objectives For The Department With Continued Focus On Removing Waste Materials And Promoting Waste Reduction, Reuse, And Recycling Determines Required Vehicles, Equipment, And Staffing Levels To Support Effective And Efficient Operations. Coordinates With The Fleet Department To Ensure Vehicles And Equipment Remain In Working Order And Are Replaced And Retired According To Best Practices. Collaborates With Utilities Staff On Landfill, Yard Waste Facilities And Household Hazardous Waste Programs. Reviews Work Procedures And Demonstrates Continuous Effort To Improve Operations, Streamline Work Processes, And Increase Efficiency.

Education And Experience Any Combination Of Education And Experience Equivalent To A Bachelor’s Degree In Environmental Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Or A Related Field. Seven (7) To Ten (10) Years Of Progressive Experience In Sanitation And Recycling Operations, Or Related Fields. Three (3) To Five (5) Years Of Experience In A Leadership Or Executive Management Role Within A Sanitation & Recycling Environment. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Thorough Knowledge Of Principles, Best Practices, And Industry Standards Related To Waste Management And Recycling Collection. Knowledge Of Routing Principles And Logistics Extensive Experience In Budget Preparation, Financial Analysis, And Cost Control Measures. Knowledge Of Public Procurement, Contract Negotiation, And Vendor Management. Ability To Analyze Data, Generate Reports, And Make Data-driven Decisions. Strong Leadership Skills With The Ability To Supervise, Mentor, And Develop Staff. Excellent Communication And Collaboration Skills To Work With City Officials, Vendors, And The Public. Experience Managing Route Management Software, GPS Tracking, Fuel Management Systems, And Vehicle Telematics. Is Process-oriented And Results-oriented In Setting And Pursuing Strategic Goals And Objectives, Demonstrating A Strong Commitment To Organizational Success Demonstrated Problem-solving, Analytical, Critical-thinking And Decision-making Skills. Is Collaborative; Builds And Works With Teams. Creative Thinker Who Challenges Conventional Solutions. Demonstrates And Promotes Ethical Behavior. Has Strong Leadership Skills And Proven Judgment Of Talent, With An Emphasis On Hiring And Developing High Performance Teams.

$68.39-$105.97 Hourly $142,261.00 - $220,420.00 Annually

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