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University of Cincinnati · 2 months ago

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT (UNCLASSIFIED)

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Cincinnati is seeking a Public Works Operations Superintendent to manage and operate the Neighborhood Operations Division. This role involves overseeing solid waste collection, street cleaning, and ensuring compliance with waste disposal regulations while managing staff and resources effectively.

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Responsibilities

Directs operation of Neighborhood Operations Division in collection of solid waste and right-of-way maintenance activities

Directs preparation of divisional budget and all necessary reports and responses to inquiries by citizens, city agencies, city council, or the Director of Public Services

Plans or approves operational schedules and directs both maintenance and repair of equipment and disposal facilities

Oversees the arrangements and administration of contracts for collection on disposal of solid and hazardous wastes with private contractors

Confers with staff, citizens, public officials and business representatives for resolution of solid waste management problems and right-of-way maintenance issues

Inspects and evaluates new or improved equipment and methods for more efficient and safe operation and plans future sanitation facilities additions or renovations

Approves requisitions, work schedules, personnel transactions and performs as a Division Hearing Officer

Sees that proper safety, training and employee recognition programs are established and carried out

Attends community, departmental, city council and other meetings

Corresponds and confers with other solid waste management professionals to exchange information

Develops and implements safety practices for the department, division or work section that are consistent with and supplementary to the safety practices

Qualification

Solid waste managementSupervisory principlesE.P.A. regulationsBudgetary proceduresData analysisEmployee relationsTeam buildingSafety policiesProper grammarEffective communication

Required

Five years of work experience at a supervisory level in the field of solid waste disposal, right-of-way maintenance, municipal street sweeping, blight abatement, traffic maintenance, fleet services or a related field; or two years of experience plus a Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, construction administration, economics, engineering, architecture, law, industrial management or a closely related field

Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License

Knowledge of the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures, Civil Service Rules, and union contracts

Knowledge of Federal and Ohio State E.P.A. regulations regarding solid waste and hazardous waste handling, disposal, reuse and minimization

Knowledge of legislation regarding waste disposal, hazardous waste, and infectious waste

Knowledge of proper and safe procedures and practices for collecting and disposing of solid waste, cleaning of streets, and enforcing solid waste mandates in collection

Knowledge of types of equipment used in collection and disposal of solid waste and street cleaning

Knowledge of latest technologies in waste management sciences, vehicle routing, customer tracking, effective communication

Knowledge of divisional policies and procedures regarding the collection and disposal of solid waste and cleaning of streets, and enforcement of various applicable laws

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices

Knowledge of organizational structure and interrelationships of the Public Services Department and the Neighborhood Operations Division

Knowledge of city budgetary procedures and government accounting practices

Knowledge of proper personnel procedures

Knowledge of proper grammar and English usage

Knowledge of operations, functions, and responsibilities of all Neighborhood Operations Division sections

Knowledge of proper procedures for disciplinary actions

Knowledge of safety policies and procedures and applicable agency requirements

Knowledge of union contract requirements

Skill to operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software

Skill to operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty

Ability to implement and maintain positive employee relations

Ability to promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel

Ability to analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs

Ability to read and understand narrative, numerical, statistical and graphical source data

Ability to analyze data to compare trends, then transform data to meaningful statistics

Ability to write clearly and concisely

Ability to communicate effectively with elected officials, other municipal employees, business leaders and community representatives

Ability to comply with the vast amount of legislation in the field of solid waste management

Ability to evaluate personnel and equipment requirements based on current or anticipated workload

Ability to plan for and make adjustments for anticipated changes in budgetary funding, equipment changes, personnel changes and regulatory or operational changes affecting the division

Ability to express ideas, concepts or recommendations concerning problems or procedures to subordinates or supervisors

Ability to talk with citizens who may be irate in order to gather information from them or give them information

Ability to exercise management and supervisory control by coordinating and providing general direction of the activities of others

Ability to interpret oral information received

Ability to draw accurate and rational conclusions

Ability to evaluate and modify personnel and equipment needs in anticipation of or in response to changes in appropriations, regulations or the division's responsibilities

Ability to write clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences

Ability to respond appropriately to trends in the field of solid waste disposal and right-of-way maintenance and enforcement

Ability to motivate and provide guidance to subordinates