SANITATION PROJECT ANALYST

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big-city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Under the direction of the Sanitation Services Manager, the Sanitation Project Analyst facilitates and supports the planning, implementation, monitoring and overall management of sanitation projects, including operations, communications and outreach, procurement, and pilot programs.

Project Coordination, Research and Analysis

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects and outreach programs.
• Coordinate and manage all projects to ensure they are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, ensuring relevant stakeholders are included.
• Develop detailed project plans and measure performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including the development of standard operating procedures; serve as a resource for implementing piloted projects across different areas of the division.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of various waste management issues, such as program participation, diversion, recycling, personnel deployment and budget and resource allocation.
• As part of the snow and ice control management team, report as called upon in order to provide organization and response coordination to meet the needs of the department.  

Data Management, Reporting and Outreach

• Design and improve data management and reporting systems to support departmental analysis and to facilitate planning and decision making.
• Work with a team to plan public outreach strategies and execute educational activities, communications, and programs through internal and external resources.
• Review and analyze rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the DPW Sanitation and other similar departments around the country.
• Recognize and identify trends in sanitation operations.
• Prepare analyses, summaries, and reports in response to requests for information.  
• Provide information for periodic reports such as internal annual reports, State of Wisconsin applications and reports, and project summary reports.
• Assist in managing the tasks, projects, reports, and requirements of the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Waukesha County relative to the management of the Joint Materials Recovery Facility.  

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust.
• Must be available to work beyond assigned shifts to respond to various emergencies.
• Snow and ice operations and other emergencies may require the Sanitation Project Analyst to work at any time during the day or night, any day of the week.
• Appointment to the Sanitation Project Analyst position within the DPW requires residency within 15 miles of the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Milwaukee within six months of appointment and throughout appointment to the position pursuant to Rule III, Section 4(g) of the Rules of the City Service Commission. A map defining the jurisdictional boundary is located on the Fire and Police Commission website at: https://city.milwaukee.gov/fpc/Residency-Map.htm#.W2nA1E2oucw
• The Sanitation Project Analyst is considered essential staff during this public health emergency.

1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public administration, business, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
2. One year of professional work experience in the field of recycling, solid waste management or another related environmental field.
3. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.  

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered however, the experience detailed in #2 above is required and may not be substituted for education.

IMPORTANT NOTE: College transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. Transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. Student/unofficial copies are acceptable; however, your transcript must be legible and include your college/university name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date completed.

• Experience working with and integrating technology systems.

Technical Knowledge and Skill

• Knowledge of current practices and procedures related to sanitation services and solid waste management.
• Ability to read and interpret job-related documents.
• Ability to apply mathematics and basic statistics to analyses.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis of various waste management issues.
• Ability to understand and develop knowledge of modern principles and practices of waste reduction, solid waste management, and recycling, including terms, systems, and procedures.
• Ability to learn, interpret and apply local ordinances and state and federal requirements.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret data.
• Ability to identify and develop process improvements.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to recognize and identify trends in sanitation operations.
• Proficiency using standard computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet and databases.  

Team Leadership Skills

• Ability to provide coordination and guidance to team members during snow and ice control operations.    

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Verbal communication and presentation skills to deliver presentations to staff, committees, community organizations, and the public.
• Written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise analyses, summaries and reports.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with community groups, department staff, and other organizations.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to the public, including resolving escalated complaints in a professional and tactful manner.  

Professional Characteristics

• Organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines, including the ability to cope with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and stressful situations.
• Ability to work with public, private and government agencies and partners in a professional manner as a representative of the organization.
• Dedication, willingness and the ability to respond to the department’s emergency response efforts.
• Ability to represent the department with professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• Commitment to professional development and staying abreast of best practices in municipal sanitation services, solid waste management and recycling.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2FX) is $48,670-$67,616 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $50,130-$69,644 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

NOTE: The Sanitation Project Analyst, if certified by the Commissioner of Public Works as being, when appropriate, regularly involved in snow and ice control operations which result in an excessive amount of overtime work, will receive 4.8% additional biweekly salary as compensation for such over-time work.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:  

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass   

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.  

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.    

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.  

• APPLICATIONS and further information can be accessed by visiting, www.jobapscloud.com/MIL
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.