City of Tampa

Solid Waste Yard Operations Supervisor (#389500) S20

$47.72-$71.55 Hourly / $8,271.47-$12,402.00 Monthly / $99,257.60-$148,824.00 Yearly

Introduction

This is highly responsible supervisory and technical work for the Solid Waste Collections Division involving managing assets, and inventory, credit and collections activities and dispatching.

Nature Of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for managing a significant dollar value in assets and inventory. Work is of considerable difficulty and involves the application of considerable initiative and independent judgment in developing and recommending methods to address specific projects/problems, improve efficiency, and increase services/revenues. This position supports the capital improvement needs of the department and sets and maintains the direction of the Support Services Facilities, Fleet, Repair & Maintenance, Dispatch, and Security components of the Solid Waste Collections Division which are tasked with activities necessary to ensure the reliable, efficient and cost-effective operation of the collection system. Under administrative direction, the employee performs assignments related to leadership and Solid Waste collection system preventative and reactive maintenance matters, which are complex and of unusual difficulty requiring the exercise of extensive initiative and independent judgment. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results obtained.

Examples of Duties

Provides assistance to the Solid Waste Chief of Administration in maintaining focus on the vision of the organization; continuously communicates the vision to other team members; leads by example; proactively interacts with the organization; builds and maintains a culture of trust.

Performs assignments necessary to support Solid Waste collection system preventive and reactive maintenance matters; oversees through subordinate supervisors: vehicle and equipment coordination and maintenance; planning, scheduling, dispatching; and other support activities.

Coaches and motivates subordinates; facilitates communication with the maintenance teams; identifies problems in early stages and applies appropriate solutions; reviews/ updates standard operating procedures (SOPs); evaluates performance of subordinates; mediates employee disputes; makes timely decisions.

Stays current with industry trends and new strategies; ensures that sufficient resources are available; directs implementation of new strategies.

Supports the core business by removing obstacles, taking responsibility and making timely decisions. 

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: the organization; budgeting; performance management; regulatory requirements; cost/benefit analysis.

Ability to: build and motivate teams; maintain external focus; problem-solve; make effective decisions.

Skill in: communication; decision making; interpersonal relations; coaching; conflict resolution; delegation; managing diversity; team building; facilitation; problem solving; computers.

Personal Characteristics: approachability; compassion; composure; decisiveness; ethics and values. 
 
Areas of Accountabilities: bi-annual review with subordinate supervisors; number of face-to-face meetings with assigned employees; timeliness of decisions; identification of problems in early stages.

Physical Requirements

Mostly sedentary, indoors, requires extended use of computer, typing and viewing monitor.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, public or business administration, or construction management and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Solid Waste collection system operations, construction and maintenance, including three (3) years of experience in supervision or management.

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid driver’s license required.
CLASS: 389500; EST: 8/12/2013; REV: 10/5/2025;