TRANS STA FACIL MGR

JOB SUMMARY Transfer Station Manager:

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Division Director, this position is responsible for supervising, planning, and directing the daily activities, assigning jobs to employees, and approving departmental purchases for the Transfer Station Department. Develops strategic oversight and vision for growth, expansion as well as community outreach for services. As well as supervision, implementation, and compliance with all applicable safety rules and regulations.

Benefits: Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital, Life & AD&D Ins, Short-term and Long-term Disability, PTO, Sick Leave, Education Assistance.

 

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES Transfer Station Manager:

 
Supervise transfer station employees, community service workers, or other volunteers/workers.
 
Evaluate personnel, establish performance standards, conduct regularly scheduled performance evaluations to ensure that standards are being met, and take timely and appropriate disciplinary action up to and including terminations when appropriate.
 
Oversee the record-keeping for operational activities and financial requirements as specified by the finance officer.
 
Coordinate shipments of recycling materials with processing companies.
 
Create and maintain transfer station operations budget.
 
Develop recycling plans and goals to minimize waste and conform to resource constraints.
 
Implement grant-funded projects, monitoring and reporting progress by sponsoring agency requirements.
 
Please adhere to all Federal, State, and County policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to the assigned areas' management.
 
Oversee the implementation of vendor contracts as specified within the individual agreements.
 
Set project priorities - allocate equipment and personnel and coordinate efforts with other departments and agencies accordingly.
 
Handle complaints, grievances, and disputes, as well as review and possibly use ideas by customers, supervisors, and other personnel to exchange information and resolve issues.
 
Enforce safety rules and regulations.
 
Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.
 
Review and recommend timely changes in fee structure based on fair market and imposed costs to the County.
 
Performs other duties as assigned.
 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Transfer Station Manager:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

 

An associate's degree in Environmental Science or Biology; vocational education w/relevant classes; or related on-the-job experience - minimum 3 years plus required experience listed below.
 
40-hour HAZWOPER certification, preferred, required within 3 months of hire.
 
OSHA HAZWOPER 8 hr. Supervisor certification, preferred, required within 3 months of hire.
 
Minimum of 8 hr. HHW Collection training from the company contracted to remove the collected waste, required within 3 months of hire.
 
A minimum of three years in the solid waste/recycling industry or a related field. Two years or more of supervisory and budget experience. The individual must operate associated equipment at the mastery level.
 
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Transfer Station Manager:
 
Must be capable of identifying recycling markets and maintaining a current vendor list.
 
Must have a thorough knowledge of laws, common hazards, and safety standards pertinent to solid waste, composting, and recycling operations.
 
Must have a thorough knowledge of solid waste and composting procedures.
 
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
 
Must have excellent knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
 
Ability to accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives, including effective written and oral communication; ability to keep customers, subordinates, peers, and supervisors informed; and the ability to listen.
 
Exercise independent judgment and critical thought.
 
Must possess strong interpersonal, decision-making, and management skills
 
Able to maintain courteous and effective working relationships with the public, County departments, co-workers, and other agencies.
 
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and maps.
 
Must have basic computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet data management.
 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Transfer Station Manager:

 
Must have valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License - class B with hazardous material, tanker, and air brake endorsements
 
Must Pass a DOT physical.
 
Must have a working telephone – can be either cell or home phone.
 
Must pass initial and all random alcohol & drug tests
 
Must be vaccinated against Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis - subject to exceptions by law
 
Must pass a background check: Criminal & Traffic
 
Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment
 
Required legal authorization to work -United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States
 

 

SUPERVISORY Transfer Station Manager:  

Instruct, delegate, and review the work of lower-classified employees.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a variety of environments. Work includes Extensive periods of walking, standing, driving vehicles, bending, climbing, reaching, lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to one hundred (100) pounds. Employees in this position are exposed to a wide variety of climatic conditions, such as cold, heat, rain, snow, wind, and dust. Hearing voice conversation is essential to safe and effective job performance. Clear vision at 20 inches or less and up to 20 feet or more; use of corrective eyewear is acceptable.

 

POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION

 
 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.




The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties, and responsibilities.  Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).