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Supports the Assistant Complex Manager in the day-to-day management of county municipal solid waste operations to include the field supervision of staff and activities at a closed solid waste landfill site or waste collection operation. Oversees operational logistics to include manpower, materials, and equipment necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all solid waste activities. Provides feedback and input into the budget in regards to goods, services, equipment, and personnel needs. Supervises operational field staff. Creates and schedules staff assignments and monitors work progress. Responds to a variety of operational situations which may include vehicle incidents, routine and non-routine operational matters, equipment failures, workers compensation injuries, etc. Ensures operational compliance for all environmental rules, regulations, laws, codes, and standards. Performs regular preventive maintenance inspections of grounds, infrastructure, and equipment and remediates deficiencies as necessary. Ensures staff compliance with safety rules, regulations, laws, codes, and standards including safe work practices and the wearing of personal protective equipment. Assists with the coordination and presentation of regular safety meetings to staff. Works closely with agency safety staff and Risk Management to reduce preventable incidents. Serves on incident review committees. Investigates vehicle incidents and workers' compensation injuries. Prepares and reviews accident and injury reports.

Completes employee performance reviews, employee counseling/disciplinary actions, time and attendance, interviewing, and staff training. Provides approachable, proactive, prompt, and accurate customer service to internal or external customers. Provides assistance and/or support to co-workers, supervisors, the general public, or any other end users of county solid waste services. Thoroughly and accurately explains agency regulations and alternatives as they relate to the collection and disposal of solid waste to staff, the public, and other end users.

Engages in safe working practices and complies with Solid Waste safety programs and guidelines. Complies with the DPWES Safety Competencies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of safety regulations, safety reviews, and investigative procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws, safety procedures, and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of supply and policy and procedures.
• Ability to use computers.
• Ability to read and comprehend maps.
• Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise work of others
• Ability to counsel and mentor others.
• Ability to perform audits of work procedures, work performance, facility, and equipment and take corrective action as required.
• Ability to operate heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to supervise and train others in the operation of a variety of heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to supervise and train others in the safe operation of a variety of heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to prepare reports and documents that pertain to operational and compliance issues within the solid waste management program.
• Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education; plus four years of refuse collection or disposal experience or experience managing field operations involving heavy equipment operations, scheduling, and maintenance, plus two years of experience at the supervisory level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• VA Waste Mgmt. Facility Operators License.
• Three or more years of solid waste experience.
• Three or more years of supervision experience
• Three to five years working in a closed landfill.
• Three to five years working with route scheduling.
• Three to five years of customer service experience.
• Three to five years or more supervising a waste collection operation
• Three to five years or more dispatching, routing waste collection operations
• Three to five years utilizing productivity and benchmarking tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
All duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Incumbent may be exposed to dangerous machinery, loud noises, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, odors, and infectious diseases. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, climb, use hands to finger, handle, or keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and stoop.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A CDL B or higher is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and medical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.

This position is designated as "essential emergency services personnel" and holiday, weekend, and overtime work may be required.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview that may include an exercise.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314 . EEO/AA/TTY.