Class Code: 07383
COLLECTION PROGRAM
COORDINATOR
NATURE OF WORK
This
is highly responsible administrative and supervisory work coordinating the
activities of solid waste collection and related programs.
Work
involves planning, implementing and managing ongoing collection program
activities. Employees in this class exercise considerable independent judgment
in ensuring that program goals and objectives are met. Supervision is exercised over professional,
technical and administrative staff. Work
is reviewed by the Division Director through conferences, reports and
observation of program results.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Administers
service contracts for refuse collection and recycling for the unincorporated
areas of the County.
Develops,
implements and manages county-wide collection programs for household hazardous
waste and other specialized waste.
Develops,
implements and manages the County's Trash Transfer Station Program.
Supervises
technical, professional and administrative staff including authorizing work
schedules, monitoring program activities, and providing guidance and direction.
Administers
contracts and grants for household hazardous waste, litter prevention, and
related programs.
Coordinates
collection programs with other governmental and private sector agencies.
Acts
as a liaison between section and elected and governmental officials, corporate
and civic leaders, environmental agencies, educators, the media and others.
Develops
program budgets and prepares and presents detailed and comprehensive reports on
assigned programs.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Thorough
knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to solid
waste collection, recycling, household hazardous waste, and related solid waste
services.
Thorough
knowledge of administrative, legislative and budgetary processes.
Thorough
knowledge of automated systems and programs employed in the solid waste field.
Ability
to effectively supervise technical, professional and administrative staff.
Ability
to understand and prepare technical reports relating to various solid waste
collection systems.
Ability
to translate broad policy directives into effective action plans.
Ability
to manage multiple projects with multiple priorities.
Ability
to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full
accord with the letter and spirit of
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general
public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse
cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, age,
gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political
affiliation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation
from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in
public administration, environmental management, or a related field; thorough
experience in local government management, environmental regulation or the
waste management/recycling field including six (6)years supervisory experience;
or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining
Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Waste and Recycling Services
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E1/91, R7/05