Assistant Solid Waste Manager

About the Department

Under general direction, is responsible for performing administrative and supervisory work planning and directing the activities for the collection and disposal of residential waste recycling, organics, and brush special programs within the Solid Waste Management Department. Assists in the direction, administration, personnel management, budget preparation, management, goal setting, and policy administration for assigned programs. Involves extensive public contact, including contact with federal, state, and local environmental health agencies. Working conditions are in an office or field work environment including frequent exposure to temperature extremes. Working conditions are in an office or field work environment including frequent exposure to temperature extremes. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.  This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
Southeast Service Center - 1318 SE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78220

Work Schedule
6:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday - Friday 

Position Duties

• Assists in managing the daily operations of the assigned service area or special programs.
• Plans, directs, schedules and assigns the work of collection crews, equipment operators and laborers through subordinate supervisors, including reviewing crew quarters, work records, equipment, field conditions and workload.
• Develops long-term plans and programs for the assigned district area.
• Inspects garbage, recycling, and organics collection routes and landfills to ensure compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Responds to complaints from citizens.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates performance of personnel.
• Develops programs and practices to improve safety, including conducting employee safety training programs.
• Coordinates the planning, organizing, and implementation of operational activities to improve customer satisfaction and ensure customer compliance with program requirements, including reducing contamination of recycling and organics.
• Coordinates with other departments, districts, and outside agencies on various projects.
• Assists in monitoring the budget for the assigned service area.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience and/or technical experience in solid waste management, recycling, brush collection, automated garbage collection, or public works administration.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks.  If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing.  Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of waste collection, recycling and brush collection procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations regarding collection and disposal of waste, recyclables and brush.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment used in the collection and disposal of refuse.
• Skill in supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Skill in utilizing a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.