Solid Waste Superintendent

Solid Waste Superintendent

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters

• Work Location:
  
  3333 Lena Road, Bradenton, Florida 34210
• Work Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; potential evening/weekend events
• Expected Starting Annual Range: $65,118.41 - $84,653.94

• Provide advice, training, and information to staff; plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate workflow of solid waste and scale house operations.
• Monitor and give feedback on staff performance, attendance; conduct performance reviews.
• Provide operational support; oversee budget preparation for solid waste division.
• Consult and coordinate with third‑party contracted vendors for solid waste and recycling services.
• Develop, implement, and administer departmental policies; analyze operations and programs, recommend policy changes for efficiency.
• Prepare and analyze statistical data, prepare correspondence and documents.
• Perform budget analysis and preparation, including project impact; process payments, bills, collections; manage fiscal information systems.
• Review budgets, expenditures, and amendments; coordinate implementation.
• Assist in training, design, and analysis of data processing systems; support automated system implementation.
• Develop grant requirements with state/federal agencies and county staff.
• Oversee work of other fiscal staff.
• Perform other related work, including weather or emergency duties.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years operational support experience in solid waste and recycling programs.
• Minimum of 2 years solid waste emergency operations and/or disaster recovery.
• Minimum 3 years fiscal‑related experience.
• Minimum 2 years lead or supervisory experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Prior public sector fiscal or financial management experience highly desired.

Thorough knowledge of customer information and billing systems; understanding of policies, procedures, ordinances related to solid waste, emergency operations, and hazardous material handling; knowledge of Manatee County Government operations; accounting principles; analysis of county operations; contracting and procurement; grant coordination; research and statistical analysis; clear verbal and written communication; leadership and supervisory skills; relationship building; program implementation; planning, assignment, evaluation of staff;

travel as required; proficiency with computers.

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, priority consideration will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants must provide DD Form 214 or other documentation.

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if accommodations are needed.

Manatee County Government is a drug‑free workplace in accordance with federal and Florida law.

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. Employees may be assigned duties outside their normal scope during emergencies.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Com Psych and LAMP counselors, five free visits annually.
• Wellbeing benefits:
  Wellness/Health Coaches, On‑site Fitness Centers, Personal Training, Pharmacy Technician, Group Fitness Classes, Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy, Diabetes Care Program, Registered Dietician, Massages.
• Miscellaneous benefits:
  Workers’ Compensation, Training/Seminars, Premium Pay Differentials, Career Ladders, Government employee discounts, Library Services.
• Paid Time Off: 12 Paid Holidays; 3 Personal Holidays;
  Sick leave;
  Family sick leave;
  Bereavement;
  Military leave; FMLA.
• Vacation award: 16.25 days for 0‑5 years, 19.50 days for 6‑10 years, 22.75 days for 11+ years, plus additional day for every 6 months no sick leave.
• Insurance:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, Disability.
• Retirement:
  Florida Retirement System, 457b ROTH via Voya.
• Career Wellness:
  Leadership Programs, Training, Pay Differentials, Counseling, Toastmasters, Networking, Recognition.
• Education benefits:
  Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months, PSLF.
• Flexible Spending Account:
  Health and Dependent Care.