Solid Waste Manager

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
** Mission**:
Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
** Vision**:
To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
** Values**:
Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.
** CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!
**** Closing:
** 03/7/2026
** Salary:**$74, USD Annually
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* Job Summary:

** This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing crews engaged in refuse collection, recycling, marketing, and disposal activities in the Solid Waste Collection Division of the Public Works Department. The employee serves as a Public Works leadership team member responsible for building and sustaining positive working relationships with all team members and leading and championing continuous improvement initiatives. The work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant Public Works Director.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
** Leadership
* ** Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
* Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
* Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
* Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
* Leads and champions continuous improvement initiatives; serves as a change agent in leading staff on the importance of continuous improvement philosophy
** Management
* ** Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
* Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
* Manages the work of the Solid Waste Supervisors
* Directs operations and maintenance of all Solid Waste functions
* Plans and manages method of operation
* Coordinates data for budget preparation and operational reports; presents the needs of the Solid Waste Division to Administration during budget preparation
* Manages personnel responsibilities to include hiring, development of training plans for staff, developing performance plans, and administering the appropriate tools for coaching, corrective action, and disciplinary action as needed to ensure positive and high morale among staff
* Oversees the Solid Waste Supervisors when hiring, evaluating, and disciplining employees assigned to the Solid Waste Collection Division to ensure compliance and practical results are attained
* Prepares division annual budget and establishes or revises solid waste rules and regulations
** Technical
* ** Checks the progress of work and resolves problems or complaints
* Analyzes and evaluates operation and maintenance functions as well as collection and operational data
* Develops plans and procedures for efficient operations and provide input for future requirements
* Recommends specifications for major equipment and materials purchased
* Monitors, maintains, and analyzes the Division’s ordinances, fees, and rates using statistical and cost accounting systems and recommends changes in writing as needed
* Serves as a Technical Management Committee Member for Pinellas County Solid Waste
* Responsible for the Solid Waste Division's promotion, publicity, and public education activities, coordinating with the City's Communications and Marketing personnel
* Works with the Sustainability & Resilience Administrator to provide continuous analysis and upgrade of the City's recycling program to maintain effective services and achieve State mandated waste…