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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

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 The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Waste Management Services, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Landfill Supervisor to join our team at the Anne Arundel County Millersville Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility. This position plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily landfill operations, and customer service standards wherein the Bureau provides services to County residents. This is a full time, permanent, non represented, safety sensitive position.NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK The Landfill Supervisor works primarily independently, both in the office and in the field, under the supervision and direction of the Landfill Manager. The work requires sound ethical judgement and the ability to read, understand, and conform to a wide range of complex regulatory requirements and permits. Knowledge of the methods and best practices for active landfill operations and maintenance of closed areas is required. The ability to read, understand, follow, and implement engineering plans, construction drawings, and reports is also essential. An employee assigned to this class is responsible for supervising the work performed by employees and contractors in the collection of curbside solid waste, convenience center operations, community cleanup collections, bulk item collections, landfill construction and operation involving opening and closing of cells, covering disposed materials, grading, erosion and sediment control, slope and terrace work, soil and erosion control, recycling, composting, and brush grinding, and other comparable program areas which require an employee to perform equivalent level duties and responsibilities. There are considerable contacts with contractors to monitor contractor performance, citizens to explain procedures and resolve problems, and employees to supervise their performance. Work requires knowledge of solid waste services and operations involving the collection, disposal, recycling and processing of materials, community collection, landfill construction and operations, or other comparable program areas. The complexity of work involves supervising employees, monitoring contractor performance, meeting with citizens to explain policies and resolve problems, writing contract specifications, reading and interpreting engineering drawings, establishing and/or following grades, preparing work schedules, developing work flow procedures, and meeting time schedules. The scope of work impacts other solid waste program areas, quality of services to citizens, and contractor performance. Work involves independent judgment in making decisions on operational issues, enforcing regulations and resolving customer complaints. The work requires visits to work sites, inspection of collection, disposal, landfill and recycling operations. The employee is also exposed to different weather conditions, and hazards in working with heavy equipment and hazardous waste materials. A higher-level manager reviews work for program and project completion.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class). LANDFILL OPERATIONS: Assist with managing the daily operations of the active sanitary landfill, closed landfills, and customer recycling area, including brush grinding, in conformance with applicable regulations, permits, engineering drawings, best practices, and established standards. Review construction drawings, establish and check waste placement grades, oversee filling activities, and ensure landfill construction conforms with design plans.Directly supervise up to fifteen (15) employees, including establishing daily work schedules, providing clear daily direction, conducting safety meetings, reviewing and approving time and leave requests, mentoring and training new hires, evaluating and documenting employee performance, providing feedback and counseling, and assisting with hiring.Foster a collaborative, safety-focused workplace. Establish priorities, monitor work efforts, and develop and implement solutions to improve teamwork and efficiency, and address operational issues, review and attempt to resolve employee grievances.Establish, communicate, and track performance standards; document work efforts, and other operational data; maintain accurate records.Ensure operating equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, landfill compactors, horizontal grinder, off-road trucks, tractors, excavators, etc are operated and maintained properly.Routinely use computers and computer software, including Google Workspace - Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and Microsoft Suite - Word and Excel.Oversee and coordinate various contractor activities on site.Maintain the landfill’s environmental control systems related to air, landfill gas, groundwater, stormwater, leachate, and sediment & erosion control.Certify employee proficiency in proper operation of heavy equipment and vehicles.Read and understand GPS software to determine grades and elevation.Use standard survey methods for determining grades and elevations to construct landfill final outside slopes, cover terraces, drainage ditches, roads, and down chutes.Purchase supplies as needed using County Procurement Card, and recommend purchases of supplies, equipment and materials that require formal purchasing documents, review and recommend specifications for the purchase of equipment.Respond to various types of emergencies such as snow, fire, hazardous materials, and other emergencies, and call-outs during and after normal work hours.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of landfill operations including a familiarity with landfill disposal operations, cover soil management, recycling, compost and brush grinding, and closed landfill maintenance. Knowledge of construction projects including surveying and reading grading plans. Knowledge and/or experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy duty landfill equipment (such as bulldozers, track loaders, off-road articulated dump trucks, rubber tire loaders, excavators, landfill compactors, and horizontal grinders.). Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations related to landfills. Effective oral and written communication skills to include extensive contact with the public in providing customer service. Considerable experience leading and supervising employees.Proficiency using Google Workspace ( G-Mail, Docs, Sheets), Microsoft Suite (Word & Excel), and other software applications. Considerable knowledge in the enforcement of, or compliance with codes and regulations regarding collection and transportation of trash, yard waste, recycling, landfilling and construction, reading engineering plans, establishing and/or following grades, preparing bid specifications, labor contracts and administering a budget. Ability to work Monday through Friday with scheduled weekend overtime. Ability to develop innovative solutions to operational problems.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 Preference will be given to candidates with the following: 1.) Experience in Solid Waste Management and landfill operations including a familiarity with landfill disposal operations, methods of solid waste compaction and placement, cover soil management, compost and brush grinding, and closed landfill maintenance. 2.) Experience in the oversight of construction projects that involve heavy construction earthwork, site development, construction management or project management.3.) Experience surveying and reading grading plans for construction projects.4.) Experience operating and maintaining heavy landfill equipment such as bulldozers, track loaders, landfill compactor, excavator, and off-road trucks5.) Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations related to solid waste management.6.) Effective oral and written communication skills to include extensive contact with the public in providing customer service. 7.) At least three (3) years of supervisory experience. 8 ) Familiarity with Microsoft Office/Google Suite (Word, G-Mail, Excel or related systems).

Solid Waste Supervisor - Landfill Operations

JOB
 This posting will be used to fill a Full-time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive, Solid Waste Supervisor - Special Collections position within the Department of Public Works of Anne Arundel County Government. This class of work covers multiple program areas in solid waste collections and operations. NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK An employee assigned to this class is responsible for supervising the work performed by employees and contractors in the collection of curbside solid waste, convenience center operations, community cleanup collections, bulk item collections, landfill construction and operation involving opening and closing of cells, covering disposed materials, grading, erosion and sediment control, slope and terrace work, soil and erosion control, recycling, composting, and brush grinding, and other comparable program areas which require an employee to perform equivalent level duties and responsibilities. There are considerable contacts with contractors to monitor contractor performance, citizens to explain procedures and resolve problems, and employees to supervise their performance. Work requires knowledge of solid waste services and operations involving the collection, disposal, recycling and processing of materials, community collection, landfill construction and operations, or other comparable program areas. The complexity of work involves supervising employees, monitoring contractor performance, meeting with citizens to explain policies and resolve problems, writing contract specifications, reading and interpreting engineering drawings, establishing and/or following grades, preparing work schedules, developing workflow procedures, and meeting time schedules. The scope of work impacts other solid waste program areas, quality of services to citizens, and contractor performance. Work involves independent judgment in making decisions on operational issues, enforcing regulations and resolving customer complaints. The work requires visits to work sites, inspection of collection, disposal, landfill and recycling operations. The employee is also exposed to different weather conditions, and hazards in working with heavy equipment and hazardous waste materials. A higher-level manager reviews work for program and project completion.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class). CURBSIDE COLLECTIONS: Oversees the performance of residential curbside collection contractors and their staff; confers with contractors to ensure enforcement of contract requirements; answers questions; interprets regulations, and suggests changes in service area layout or methods. Plans, organizes, and supervises employees performing solid waste collection inspection activities. Responds to customers requesting service or resolving complaints on curbside performance by contractors. Ensures correctness of solid waste fees on customers' property tax accounts. Plans and prepares curbside collection areas for bidding; reviews proposals and participates in the selection process. Maintains required records and prepares reports on curbside collection activity. Provides input and administers budget for curbside collections. Attends training seminars and participates in management level meetings. Determines waste collections routes; coordinates requests for collection services; assures that customers are billed correctly. Performs related work as required. RECYCLING CENTER OPERATIONS, COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP AND BULK METAL ITEM COLLECTIONS: Oversees the operation of Recycling Centers, Bulk Metal Item Collections and Community Clean-Up programs. Supervises the work and employees for the Bulk Metal Item Collections and Community Clean-Up programs. Meets with community liaison person(s) on the dates, location of the dumpster, and policies and procedures that the community residents need to follow in the collection and disposal for the community cleanup program. Ensures that the bulk metal item collection for residents such as sofas, washers, dryers, is scheduled for county pick-up areas. Submits input for preparing operating budget and administers approved budget. May operate equipment and vehicles when staff shortages occur. Attends meetings and training sessions on solid waste services and operations. Provides input on new building construction and specifications for purchase of new vehicles and equipment. Trains, counsels, and evaluates performance, approves leave, prepares work schedules and disciplines employees; reviews employee grievances and attempts to resolve grievances. Ensures applicable Federal, State and local laws are followed in waste management operations and transporting of waste and hazardous materials. Develops plans to increase the efficiency in service to customers and in utilizing vehicles and equipment. Ensures operating equipment such as excavators, loaders, backhoes, forklifts, compactors, cardboard baler, roll off trucks, dump trucks, and lawn equipment are operated and maintained properly. Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports. Performs related duties as required.LANDFILL OPERATIONS: Supervises the daily disposal, grading and excavation tasks performed in operation of the landfill. Oversees the construction of new landfill disposal cells. Implements effective and efficient operations in land filling, brush grinding, composting, grading, slope and terrace work, and erosion and sediment control measures. Supervises employees in moving soil to cover disposal materials, covering terraces and cells, building access roadways, grading slopes, grinding brush, storing and moving tires, metals and compost piles. Ensures operating equipment such as graders, bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, rollers, landfill compactors, scraper pans, gradalls, roll off trucks, end dumps, dump trucks, chain saws, bush hogs, and lawn mowers are operated and maintained properly. Complies with Federal, state and local laws related to sanitary landfill construction and operations and post-closure care, operation of heavy equipment, handling of hazardous waste materials, and procedures used to obtain efficient land filling, grading, stormwater management runoff and erosion and sediment control. Meets with contractors, contractual personnel and citizens in providing guidance and answering questions about materials and regulations on solid waste disposal, recycling materials, and landfill operations. Conducts site visits to work areas to ensure landfill and recycling operations are performed in accordance with operating procedures. Conducts and attends safety meetings. Evaluates the work performed by employees, authorizes leave requests, prepares work schedules, completes accident vehicle reports, workers' compensation employer's first report of injury or illness, and reviews and attempts to resolve employee grievances. Purchases supplies as needed using County Procurement Card, and recommends purchases of supplies, equipment and materials that require formal purchasing documents; reviews and recommends specifications for purchase of equipment. Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of solid waste management services and operations in collection, processing, transportation, disposal and recycling or related fields. Considerable knowledge of Federal, state and local laws and regulations on safety procedures, solid waste operations, and transporting of waste and hazardous materials. Considerable knowledge in the enforcement of, or compliance with codes and regulations regarding collection and transportation of trash, yard waste, recycling, landfilling and construction, reading engineering plans, establishing and/or following grades, preparing bid specifications, labor contracts and administering a budget. Knowledge in the operation of light to heavy equipment and vehicles. Skill in preparing bid specifications and maps for bid proposals. Skill in maintaining and preparing reports and accurate records. Skill in scheduling and coordinating transportation activities. Skill in customer service standards and techniques. Skill in operating a computer and applying software applications. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to develop innovative solutions to operational problems. Ability to supervise employees.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 Preference will be given to candidates with the following: 1.) Experience in Solid Waste Collection Services and Operating Residential Drop-Off Facilities. 2.) Supervisory Experience. 3.) Experience with Customer Service and Public Relations. 4.) Oral and Written Communication Skills. 5.) Experience with Microsoft Office/Google Applications, Google Mail, VueWorks/Work Order and GIS/Mapping Applications.

Solid Waste Special Collections Supervisor (Solid Waste Supervisor)

JOB
 This posting will be used to fill a full-time, Safety Sensitive, Solid Waste Disposal and Maintenance Manager position in Waste Management Services in the Department of Public Works. This is supervisory, administrative and technical work managing solid waste landfill operations and recycling operations; monitoring of environmental systems; and procurement and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK The employee has considerable contacts with County officials, contractors, consultants and the public for the purpose of conducting studies, coordinating plans, explaining environmental laws, and resolving problems. An employee in this class develops short and long term plans for solid waste disposal operations to ensure the County is able to meet future disposal requirements. Work includes developing programs for solid waste operations and landfill facilities from planning, design, implementation, maintenance, remedial actions, to post closure facility use and care. Work requires applying principles and concepts in environmental science, engineering, geology or related scientific field to solid waste disposal work projects and programs. The employee must know and ensure the County complies with Federal, State and County environmental laws and regulations. The complexity of work includes being able to adjust to shifting priorities, resolving complex environmental systems issues, meeting time schedules, overseeing the work of consultants and managing numerous solid waste programs. Administrative work includes preparing and administering the operating budget, writing proposals, reviewing the work of contractors, writing policies and procedures, recruiting, hiring, developing and evaluating employees. The scope of work impacts numerous solid waste management programs, contractors, contractual employees, County employees and the public. Work is performed with considerable latitude for exercising independent judgment to accomplish assignments. Work is reviewed by a higher-level manager for the effectiveness, quality, and results of programs developed and implemented; the ability to establish effective working relationships with citizens, employees supervised, contractors and County officials. The employee normally works in an office setting; however visits and inspections of work sites are necessary to check on the status of projects and activities.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class). Manages all activities performed by employees, contractors and contractual personnel involved in landfill, convenience center, and recycling operations; maintenance and repair to vehicles and equipment; stormwater management; and monitoring of environmental systems. Manages landfill construction and ensures compliance with Federal, State, and county environmental laws. Oversees the maintenance and repair of all vehicles and equipment and recommends to management when to purchase or replace vehicles and equipment. Prepares and administers the operating budget, administers contracts; develops and implements solid waste disposal policies and procedures. Writes contracts for contractors to submit bids or perform services in such areas as tire and metal sales, security systems, disposal operations, mulch disbursement, hazardous waste, and vehicular and equipment maintenance. Reviews contract proposals for acceptable engineering standards in landfill design, installation of environmental systems, and construction of facilities. Evaluates, coordinates, and manages engineering or other technical consultant contracts, studies or reports involving disposal, environmental systems and processing facilities such as groundwater monitoring, subsurface investigations and facilities design. Serves as project manager in solid waste disposal capital projects, and performs technical engineering and environmental assignments in areas such as: sediment control; landfill fires; installation of environmental control systems; hazardous waste; oil spills; medical waste; handling explosives; biohazards; and unknown substances. Manages preliminary or final designs for ancillary facility projects such as methane extraction and collection, leachate control, and sediment and surface water controls. Meets with contractors, County officials and employees and the public to explain, coordinate, or resolve operating problems. Serves on a variety of committees and provides testimony on solid waste disposal program areas. Evaluates the work performance of employees and counsels them on work performance issues. Performs duties of a high level manager when assigned. Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThorough knowledge in management principles and techniques. Thorough knowledge of solid waste management and landfill operations; heavy construction equipment maintenance and repair; and recycling and environmental systems. Thorough knowledge of the principles and concepts in scientific areas such as geology, hydrogeology, physics, engineering, and chemistry. Thorough knowledge in reviewing engineering specifications for projects, evaluating proposals received, and monitoring contractors' work. Thorough knowledge in preparing and administering operating budgets. Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and County environmental laws and regulations. Thorough knowledge of computer software applications, environmental monitoring systems, sediment and erosion control practices, financial systems and the budget process. Skill in developing long and short term solid waste management plans. Skill in effectively communicating verbal and written information to employees, County officials, consultants, and the public. Skill to negotiate technical issues with contractors, County officials and the public. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to operate a computer and use various software programs. Ability to read, and understand blueprints, engineering specifications and drawings, contract specifications, and proposals. Ability to effectively supervise and evaluate the work of employees. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and time schedules. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees, consultants, contractors, and the public.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 Preference will be given to candidates with the following: 1) Supervisory experience such as hiring and firing, issuing and approving employee disciplinary action, and conducting performance reviews. 2) Experience with active landfill disposal operations. 3) Experience managing the purchase, operation and maintenance of fleet and construction equipment. 4) Experience managing post-closure maintenance of County landfills. 5) Candidates with a SWANA Manager of Landfill Operations certification.

Solid Waste Disposal & Maintenance Manager

JOB
 Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time, permanent, represented, safety-sensitive Equipment Operator I position within the Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks Department.This work involves operating medium-sized construction vehicles and equipment and performing laborer work.NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORKEmployees in this class operate a variety of construction equipment and perform laborer duties in such areas as highway maintenance and waste management services.Employees in this class have equipment operation as their primary duty. They operate a dump truck or construction equipment and are responsible for ensuring safe operation and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment. Employees perform a variety of labor tasks in support of a maintenance crew to which they are assigned. Because of the nature of this work, the employee is expected to be available to work hours outside of the normal workweek and respond to work emergencies when required. Work assignments are received from a supervisor or team leader, and instructions provided set forth the guidelines to follow to complete the assignment. The employee can be a working leader of a maintenance crew in coordinating the workflow and ensuring that work projects are completed properly and within prescribed time limits. There is considerable physical effort required in lifting and moving heavy materials and equipment, and standing or walking for a considerable amount of time, and repeated bending, crawling, or stretching. The working conditions expose the worker to dirty, noisy, dusty areas where very disagreeable odors may be present. The hazards of the job often require wearing hard hats, safety shoes, and glasses when working with dangerous machinery, tools, or equipment. Work is frequently performed in adverse weather conditions for long periods. There are positions in this class where employees have considerable contact with the public, which requires courtesy and patience in providing information on County practices and policies. Work performance is reviewed and evaluated by a supervisor.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of the class.)Operates a dump truck, utility trailer, tractor mower, boom mower, front end loader, roller, street sweeper, belt loader, chain saw, wood chipper, stump grinder, skid steer loader, rubber tire backhoe, air compressor, jackhammer and other construction equipment in performing a variety of road maintenance tasks.Drives and operates construction vehicles and equipment at the work location and also performs laborer tasks as required.May be assigned as a working leader in coordinating the workflow and performance of a maintenance crew at a job site.Drives a dump truck during snow removal operations and provides other support as needed.Constructs forms and mixes concrete and finishes.Plants, prunes, and trims shrubs and trees.Works in confined spaces to clean storm drains and ditches.Loads and unloads materials, equipment, and tools by hand or using a forklift or front-end loader.Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.Controls traffic flow on roads as a flag person or using traffic control devices.Shovels and rakes hot mix asphalt, and then tampers and evens the asphalt.Cleans and repairs storm drains and drainage ditches that are clogged with debris by using a shovel and rake.Fills in road depressions with slag, gravel, stone, or cold mix asphalt.Digs and backfills holes and trenches with manual and automatic digging tools.Cleans debris and makes repairs to inlets and pipe culverts.Removes roadside litter and debris.Responds to work emergencies and call-outs after normal work hours.Monitors small crews of community service workers, inmates, or temporary laborers to perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks.Inspects, services, and maintains equipment and assists mechanics in performing equipment repairs.Files and maintains various reports and inspection sheets, such as daily driver operation log, and manifests to indicate the source of material.Operates a backhoe and rubber tire loader to load and unload materials.Operates a forklift to load and unload materials from vehicles and in a warehouse.Cleans facilities, equipment, buildings, and grounds.Shovels snow, mows grass, and plants flowers and shrubbery.Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the operating characteristics and servicing requirements of heavy to light automotive equipment and power tools.Knowledge of construction practices in maintaining roads, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drains, and setting grade stakes.Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions required to be applied in operating automotive equipment and power tools.Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations about operating equipment.Knowledge of the primary and secondary road systems in Anne Arundel County.Skill in operating and maintaining automotive equipment and power tools.Ability to read and follow street map directions.Ability to follow oral and written instructions.Ability to stand or walk over rough terrain for long periods.Ability to work in close areas requiring considerable bending, crouching, stretching, or crawling.Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding.Ability to lift heavy objects and bulky items.Ability to work in dirty, noisy, dusty conditions where very disagreeable odors are present.Ability to safely operate dangerous hand and power tools.Ability to work hours beyond the standard workweek and schedule as required.Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.Ability to communicate effectively with the public and employees.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following: Experience working with equipment used in Parks.

Equipment Operator I

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Solid Waste Supervisor - Landfill Operations

Solid Waste Special Collections Supervisor (Solid Waste Supervisor)

Solid Waste Disposal & Maintenance Manager

Equipment Operator I