CITY OF FLAGSTAFF

Flagstaff is the largest community in the high country and is the county seat for Coconino County, the largest county in the United States. A historic Route 66 town, Flagstaff is ideally located at the juncture of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. Though still reflecting a small town atmosphere, it maintains a selective growth plan with new expansion programs underway.

The City of Flagstaff is Northern Arizona’s Employer of Choice! Our City government is devoted to enhancing the quality of life of our citizens and the experience of the many visitors who are attracted to Northern Arizona.

Date Posted:September 22, 2017

Vacancy No:073-17-02

Position Title:Public Works Section Director – Collections/Landfill

Division / Section:Public Works – Collections/Landfill

Position Status:Full Time; FLSA Exempt; Benefit Eligible

Work Week:Monday – Friday; Some nights, weekends, and holidays may be required;

Winter Hours 8am-5pm; Summer Hours 7am-4pm

Salary Range:$79,005.68 Annually

Closing Date:October 6, 2017

Team Flagstaff is seeking a Public Works Section Director to lead the Collections and Landfill Section who has technical experience in Solid Waste, practices open, honest, and transparent communication, is able to understand regulations and proper staffing to meet customer needs, and is a proven leader who knows how to invest in employees and operations, and is committed to the success of the team.

Upcoming Opportunities and Challenges within Collections and Landfill:

•Compliance and Regulations impacting the Regional Landfill and Solid Waste Operations

•Safety as a priority

•Setting rate structures to support operations and equipment

•Recruitment and retention of experienced operators

•Contract renewals and alternatives for extending the life of the MRF (Materials Recovery Facility)

•Meet the development expectations of existing employees for promotional opportunities through Succession Planning

Actively supports and upholds the City’s stated mission and values. Under direction of the Public Works Director, employees of this class are expected to perform highly responsible management, administrative, and supervisory duties associated with the day-to-day operations of programs in the assigned section (Sustainability, Environmental Management, and Facility Maintenance; Streets Maintenance; Collections, Landfill, and Fleet Maintenance; or Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery.)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

  • Supervisory: this job has full responsibility for supervision (hires, directs, schedules, transfers, promotes, rewards, disciplines, and terminates other employees.)
  • Budgetary: this job has full responsibility for budgeting (prepares, implements, and manages).
  • Strategic Planning: this job has full responsibility for strategic planning (develops, implements, interprets, and manages long and short-term goals).
  • Policies/Procedures: this job has full responsibility for policies and procedures (develops, implements, and interprets).
  • Compliance: this job has full responsibility (follows, ensures compliance with, enforces, and interprets) Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations as well as City policies and procedures.
  • Council Communications: this job has full responsibility for Council communication (assists with making recommendations and presentations, writing staff summaries, ensuring Performance Measures are met, and balancing needs with Council's adopted priorities and direction).
  • Reporting: this job has full responsibility for reporting to Federal/State/Local agencies (ensures reporting requirements are met, trains others on reporting requirements and methods, and addresses discrepancies in reporting).

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK PERFORMED: (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

  • Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
  • Plans and directs operations of assigned section.
  • Interprets and implements programs developed by the Public Works Director.
  • Researches, prepares, and presents comprehensive written and oral reports.
  • Investigates and resolves citizen complaints that cannot be handled by other personnel.
  • Keeps Public Works Director advised of section operations and activities through verbal and written reports.
  • Serves as acting Public Works Director, as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Collections/Landfill

•Oversees solid waste collections, and landfill operations.

•Negotiates and oversees solid waste and recycling contracts.

•Monitors construction of the Landfill by sequencing the fill plan, site plan, use of alternative daily cover and calculating life at present operating procedures in order to maximize use of asset.

•Establishes a rate model for Collections and Landfill to cover expenses and maintain a healthy fund balance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field (Environmental Science, Public Administration, Management, Business/Economics, or related field)
  • Seven years of responsible managerial and administrative experience in area of assignment (environmental management; collections, landfill, or related field)
  • Five years of supervisory experience
  • Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license.
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
  • Weekend, evening, and holiday work may be required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):

  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of the assigned programs, activities, facilities, and materials for the assigned section.
  • Knowledge of new developments in the field/profession.
  • Ability to administer and supervise programs associated with respective sections.
  • Skill in budget preparation and monitoring; ability to analyze equipment, material, and manpower costs.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and interpret clear strategic plans, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to effectively supervise and manage staff.
  • Extensive knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports to Public Works Director, City Management, Mayor and Council, and others as required.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of assigned area of responsibility.
  • Ability to effectively analyze and effectively report upon operating conditions and problems, and to recommend or implement appropriate solutions.
  • Ability to represent Public Works concerns and matters to Council Members, the City Manager, the media, and governmental regulatory agencies.
  • Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion and make difficult and independent decisions without supervision.
  • Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and officials, and the general public.
  • Ability to effectively resolve managerial, administrative, and supervisory problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and use fingers and hands to handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION:

  • Range 117, D-6-1, FLSA exempt.

TO APPLY ONLINE:

In order to apply for this position you will have to fill out a City of Flagstaff application on our website. Visit our website to apply or for more information on this position and other opportunities. You will find complete job descriptions, requirements and application information at:

NOTE: Applications are due to the Human Resources department by 4PM on the closing date regardless of the postmarked date.

TO APPLY IN PERSON:

Applications are available and can be turned in at:211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Call our general information line at (928) 213-2090 or (800) 463-1389 to request an application by mail. Fax your resume to (928) 213-2089 or E-mail:

Additional information about current and open job vacancies can also be found by calling our job line at (800) 463-1389.

The City of Flagstaff is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation Days • Paid Sick Days • Health/Dental/Life/Vision Insurance