Posting number: 8271-202261109-EXEC
Department: Solid Waste
Job classification: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SOLID WASTE - OPERATIONS
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Sanitation, Waste Management, Management
This is an executive position which reports to the Director of Solid Waste or designee. An incumbent in this position serves in a senior leadership role to support the Department Director through long-term strategic planning and oversight of the effective delivery of waste collection services to residents. An incumbent in this position must exercise excellent judgment and possess excellent analytical skills with thorough knowledge of overseeing a multi-unionized environment. This incumbent possesses strong written, oral and interpersonal skills.
Duties include but are not limited to: establishing and monitoring production goals with targets for all operational divisions; conducting high level analysis of the daily operations of department to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions; recommending proven methods for waste minimization, proper handling, and environment protection; conducting periodic route balancing and overseeing the completion of routes; analyzing statistical data; providing oversight of disposal sites; managing special events; overseeing all safety and accident prevention programs; conducting strategic planning and executing strategic initiatives; providing subordinates with tools to implement the department's strategic plan and to assist with exceeding performance measures; reviewing and creating polices and standard operating procedures (SOP); assisting in the management and implementation of the City's Debris Management Plan; reporting to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as a representative of the Solid Waste Department, as required; assisting in the preparation of the departmental budget; leading the sanitation code enforcement efforts by studying and analyzing operational data; representing the Director and department in a variety of meetings, including public forums; and performing other duties, as required.
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An equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a bachelor’s degree.
NOTE: Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening.
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The City of Miami is the seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida located in between the Everglades and Biscayne National Parks. The city covers an area of 56.6 square miles and is known as the “Magic City”. According to the most recent U.S. Census estimates, 441,003 people call Miami home. Diversity is one of the hallmarks that defines us, and we draw strength from it as many of our residents come from the Caribbean and Central and South America. In fact, 70% of our population is Hispanic or Latino.
In 2016, the City of Miami was chosen along with the City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County as regional partners to join 100 Resilient Cities’ (100RC) global network which was founded by the Rockefeller Foundation. Miami is a Future City and as such, the city is addressing rising seas and climate concerns.
City voters approved the Miami Forever Bond in November 2017 and the initial phase of the program was launched in December of 2018. The funding is earmarked for five key categories, including $192M allocated to mitigate the most severe current and future flood risks and vulnerability through strategic infrastructure investments. Some of the projects included are tidal backflow prevention valves, raised roads, and stormwater pumps to keep our streets dry and seawalls to protect our neighborhoods. The City is actively cultivating public and private partnerships in advancing its ambitious climate resilience strategy, which also includes non-infrastructure measures such as land use planning, building codes and hurricane preparedness.
