Solid Waste Operations Manager; SR

Manages, plans, directs, and coordinates the operation and facilities maintenance of all solid waste processing and disposal facilities in the County; landfills, closed landfills, refuse processing operations, transfer stations, recycling centers, diversion and convenience centers on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai to ensure that each functions efficiently, and sustainably within permit limits and regulatory requirements; performs other related duties as required.

This class is distinguished by its responsibility in managing, planning, directing, coordinating the operation, maintenance, and repair of all landfill, refuse processing, and disposal operations and facilities within the County of Maui.

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Manages, plans, directs, and coordinates, directly and through subordinate supervisors, all facets of the operation, installation, repair, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the various refuse processing and disposal facilities including sanitary landfills, closed landfills, transfer stations, convenience centers, recycling centers, and other auxiliary structures and infrastructure throughout Maui County.
• Evaluates work practices and procedures to develop and implement improvements, operating characteristics and regulatory requirements of the various disposal facilities and effect improvements.
• Develops specifications for heavy equipment purchases and major repairs for tractor/trailers, wheel loaders, tractor crawlers, backhoes, water trucks, etc.
• Establishes policies, procedures, and standards for the operation and maintenance of the various facilities and waste activities, directs technical changes and modifications in equipment or operating procedures to improve efficiency, prolong life of equipment, and comply with anti-pollution, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates work with other units of the Division to insure cooperation and timely assistance, and the maintenance of effective working relationships.
• Explores technological developments for applications which may enhance Solid Waste operations, management, maintenance, and long term planning.
• Oversees other managerial duties, including personnel actions, selection, assignment, transfers, investigations and discipline of personnel in accordance with personnel rules and collective bargaining agreements, resolving personnel issues, employee evaluations; investigations and disciplinary action recommendations.
• Directs, coordinates and monitors remedial actions during emergency situations.
• Recommends improvements, modifications, and additions to facilities to ensure efficient operations.
• Directs the review of ongoing operations to assure compliance with various permits required by law and all DOH, EPA, OSHA, solid and hazardous waste requirements, etc.
• Acts as principle consultant to and advises contractors, construction engineers and other engaged during the construction of a new or the renovation of existing facilities in the technical aspects of the operation and routine maintenance for the equipment or systems installed.
• Consults with superiors and engineers in resolving problems, evaluating major changes and modifications, or reviewing plans, designs and specifications.
• Develops plans and work priorities to meet EPA, DOH, County of Maui and OSHA quality standards, insure adherence to the Clean Air Act, Subtitle D, Sludge and C&D disposal, etc.
• Prepares and updates operating and maintenance manuals.
• Oversees the development of training and safety programs for operations personnel. Provides training on the routine, preventative maintenance and operation of Solid Waste equipment.
• Supervises the establishment and updating of manuals and records for process control data and history.
• Reviews analytical studies developed to ascertain the effectiveness of current operating practices. Initiates changes if and when necessary to insure the maximum performance of all facility processes.
• Participates in the development and oversight of the operating and equipment budget, and recommends required CIP projects.
• Works with others to develop cost, design or other parameters, including long term planning and budgeting requirements to meet the provisions of the division's long range operations and…