DEFINITION OF CLASS

This is professional, administrative, environmental and technical work assisting the Solid Waste Manager in the daily operation of the Alcoa / Maryville / Blount County solid waste disposal system. The employee supports landfill operations and has primary responsibility for coordinating environmental compliance, monitoring, permitting and related regulatory activities. The position provides direct supervision over assigned landfill operations and employees and assists with operational planning, projects, budgeting, contracts, safety and customer service. Work is performed under the immediate direction of the Solid Waste Manager and requires independent judgment within delegated authority. In the absence of the Solid Waste Manager, the employee may oversee day-to-day landfill operations as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES PERFORMED

●Supports the Solid Waste Manager in coordinating daily landfill operations and implementing established operating plans, policies and procedures.

●Provides direct supervision over assigned landfill operations and employees; schedules and assigns work, provides instruction and training, monitors performance, and addresses routine operational issues within delegated authority.

●Serves as the primary staff resource for environmental compliance and coordinates compliance with applicable federal and state solid waste and environmental laws, regulations, permits and reporting requirements.

●Coordinates required environmental monitoring and sampling, including groundwater, surface water, stormwater, leachate, landfill gas, air emissions and other monitoring required by permit or regulation.

●Reviews monitoring and laboratory data, identifies unusual conditions or potential compliance concerns, coordinates required follow-up, and maintains environmental and regulatory records.

●Coordinates preparation, renewal and modification of landfill and environmental permits and regulatory submittals.

●Coordinates environmental inspections and works with regulatory agencies, laboratories, engineers and consultants on compliance matters.

●Assists with oversight of landfill projects, including operational improvements, cell development, closure and post-closure activities.

●Assists with preparation and review of plans, specifications, scopes of work, bid documents and contracts for landfill projects, equipment and services.

●Assists with landfill capacity and airspace planning and reviews operational data to support efficient use of landfill space and resources.

●Assists with preparation and administration of the landfill budget, capital needs, equipment replacement planning and assigned expenditures.

●Stays current on solid waste regulations, operating practices and emerging technologies and recommends improvements to safety, efficiency and environmental performance.

●Assists with development and implementation of landfill safety procedures and employee training.

●Maintains operational and environmental records and prepares required reports and information for management and the Solid Waste Authority.

●Assists with customer service issues, complaints, public education and communications related to landfill operations and environmental programs.

●Assists with grant applications, recycling and waste-diversion initiatives and other solid waste programs.

●Assists the Solid Waste Manager with personnel matters, procurement, contracts, policies and other administrative responsibilities.

●In the absence of the Solid Waste Manager, oversees day-to-day landfill operations and serves as staff to the Blount County Solid Waste Authority as assigned.

●Subject to call-in for specified emergencies and responds to work as scheduled and on time, including during inclement weather conditions.

OTHER DUTIES PERFORMED

•Participates as a member of the Public Works Management Team and other technical or employee teams as assigned;

•Supports public education, community outreach and presentations related to solid waste, environmental compliance, recycling and future waste-management initiatives;

•Assists and supports landfill operations staff in the performance of their duties as needed;

•Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

•Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, chemistry, natural resources, or a closely related field; and

•A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional or technical experience in solid waste, environmental compliance, environmental permitting, engineering, environmental health, construction / project management, or a closely related field; or

•Any equivalent combination of applicable education, training and progressively responsible experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

•Experience working with environmental regulatory agencies, consultants, technical reports, permits, monitoring data or solid waste facilities is strongly preferred.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•Considerable knowledge of environmental protection principles and the environmental systems associated with municipal solid waste landfills, including groundwater, surface water, stormwater, leachate, landfill gas and air emissions;

•Knowledge of federal and state solid waste and environmental regulatory programs and the ability to read, interpret and explain permits, regulations, technical guidance and compliance requirements;

•Knowledge of landfill operations, waste placement, cover systems, drainage, erosion control, leachate management, landfill gas systems, capacity / airspace utilization and closure concepts;

•Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, surveys, maps, laboratory data and technical reports;

•Ability to analyze data, identify trends and problems, establish facts, evaluate alternatives and develop practical recommendations;

•Ability to research and evaluate emerging technologies, equipment and alternative solid waste methods and determine their potential operational, environmental and financial value;

•Knowledge of project management, procurement, budgeting, contract administration and capital improvement planning;

•Skill in preparing technical reports, permits, grant applications, scopes of work, specifications, presentations and correspondence;

•Proficiency with spreadsheets and data management and ability to use or learn GIS, GPS, drone mapping, electronic inspection, dashboard and other technology used in landfill operations;

•Ability to coordinate effectively with operations personnel, engineers, consultants, contractors, regulators, laboratories, vendors and the public;

•Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple technical and administrative projects simultaneously;

•Ability to supervise, train and develop employees and to provide technical leadership without unnecessarily interfering with day-to-day operational responsibilities;

•Ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory information clearly and concisely to employees, management, the Solid Waste Authority and the public;

•Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and recognize when issues require escalation to the Solid Waste Manager or Public Works & Engineering Director;

•Ability to learn new procedures, technologies and regulatory requirements and apply them to improve landfill operations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

•Possession of a valid and appropriate State of Tennessee driver's license;

•Possession of, or ability to obtain within a reasonable period established by the City, a Tennessee Certified Landfill Operator credential or other landfill certification appropriate to assigned duties;

•Environmental, stormwater, GIS, drone / remote pilot, hazardous materials, project management or related certifications are desirable where applicable to assigned responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; climb or balance; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a mix of office and outdoor settings. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud at the landfill proper, and moderately quiet in office settings.

The duties described in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not excuse them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Landfill

Location : 5

Assistant Solid Waste and Environmental Manager jobs

Assistant Solid Waste and Environmental Manager