Litter Crew Supervisor

Do you have experience managing litter collection, grounds maintenance, solid waste collection, or similar outdoor operations? Do you value serving your community? Prince William County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, is seeking to hire a full-time Litter Crew Supervisor to lead a team of employees who perform roadside litter collection throughout the County and general grounds maintenance at the County Landfill and Compost Facility in Manassas, Virginia.

The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree or higher and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive, full-time experience directly supervising litter collection crews. Prince William County offers excellent benefits, including paid vacation and sick leave, medical and dental insurance, and a retirement plan.

The Litter Crew Supervisor works, both in the office and in the field, under the supervision of the Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent for Operations and the direction of the Landfill Operations Manager. The work requires sound and ethical judgment and the ability to read, understand, and conform to laws, regulations, rules, and procedures.

The primary functions of this role include:

• Overseeing and coordinating grounds maintenance and litter collection efforts along the County’s roadways and at the County’s solid waste facilities and remote collection sites, including determining work locations; prioritizing and assigning work; inspecting work efforts to ensure conformance with direction and standards; and ensuring safe work practices and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies;
• Supervising employees, including establishing daily work schedules; providing clear daily direction; conducting safety meetings; reviewing and approving time and leave requests; mentoring and training new hires; evaluating and documenting employee performance; providing feedback and counseling; and assisting with hiring;
• Overseeing contracted litter collection efforts, including managing vendors and contracts; reviewing and paying invoices; and resolving contract issues;
• Coordinating the schedules and activities of volunteers and inmates performing community service;
• Coordinating and participating in special cleanup events and other litter collection efforts throughout the County, as required;
• Operating vehicles, trailers, and equipment; ensuring proper operation and tracking of vehicles and equipment; coordinating maintenance and repair activities; and maintaining inventory and maintenance reports;
• Establishing and communicating written performance standards; documenting work efforts, mileage, and other operational data; and maintaining accurate records;
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring solutions to improve teamwork and efficiency and address operational issues;
• Responding verbally and in writing to requests and complaints from other departments, agencies, elected officials, and the public;
• Routinely using computers and computer software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time experience supervising and directing operational work crews, to include litter collection crews, grounds maintenance crews, solid waste collection crews, or similar outdoor operational work crews, is required.

• Additional education, such as an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, is preferred. Military training beyond basic training related to the job will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time progressive experience managing litter collection, grounds maintenance, solid waste collection, or similar outdoor operational work crews is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time supervisory experience that includes directing and evaluating 10 or more employees is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience dealing directly with the public in a customer service setting is preferred.
• Strong and effective written and spoken standard English communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present clear, concise, and grammatically correct…