SOLID WASTE SUPERVISOR

Summary:The City of Lawrence is seeking to fill the position of Supervisor Solid Waste with responsibilities to supervise field crews engaged in the collection and disposal of commercial and residential solid waste (trash recycling and yard waste); to assign and direct the work of crews in the field; to participate in a variety of the tasks and duties performed by the crews assigned to field operations and services; and to perform a number of technical and support activities for the solid waste division in the Municipal Services and Operations responsibilities of this position include supervising and reviewing the work of staff providing solid waste services; preparing daily schedules and staff assignments providing and coordinating the training of staff; ability to learn to use the Routeware software; ability to learn and access the data processing and financial systems associated with billing; preparing reviewing and presenting reports; investigating and assisting with the development and administration of the Solid Waste Division annual budget. Qualifications:Equivalent to a bachelors degree in environmental sciences solid waste management public or business administration or a related field. This position also requires at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience including two (2) years of lead or supervisory responsibility in solid waste (trash recycling yard waste) collection or other supervisory experience program management and development. Possession of an appropriate valid Kansas drivers license. A successful applicant must obtain a Class B CDL within the first successful candidate must pass the background check and post-offer City physical and drug Information:Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perksCaregiver Leave 12 weeks paid leavePaid Time Off:12 Vacation days 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave 10 Paid HolidaysRetirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)