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Assistant Refuse Superintendent

Fairfax County

LORTON (HQ03), VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acquisitions Management, Budgeting, CDL Driver's License, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forestry, Groundskeeping, Human Resources, Incident Management, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Operations, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Reviews, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Project Tracking, Public Works, Regulations, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Set Goals, Staff Requirements, Sustainability, Waste Disposal, Waste Management, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection, Worker's Compensation
LOCATION
LORTON (HQ03), VA
POSTED
13 days ago
$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Are you interested in overseeing the daily operations of Solid Waste management, including supervising staff and activities at collections sites? If so, join us and make a difference.

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks an Assistant Refuse Superintendent to support the Assistant Complex Manager in daily operations and staff supervision, requiring strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include:
  • Supports the assistant complex manager in the day-to day management of county municipal solid waste operations to include the field supervision of staff and activities at the solid waste transfer station site, a closed solid waste landfill site and /or residential curbside collection/recycling operational site.
  • Oversees operational logistics to include manpower, material, and equipment necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation of all solid waste activities.
  • Provides feedback and input into the budget regarding goods, services, equipment, and personnel needs.
  • Supervises operational field staff. Creates and schedules staff assignments and monitors work progress.
  • Responds to a variety of operational situations which may include vehicle incidents, routine and non-routine operational matters, equipment failures, workers compensation injuries, etc.
  • Ensures operational compliance to all environmental rules, regulations, laws, codes, and standards.
  • Performs regular preventive maintenance inspections of grounds, infrastructure, and equipment and remediates deficiencies as necessary. Also, ensures staff compliance with safety rules, regulations, laws, codes, and standards including safe work practices and the wearing of personal protective equipment.
  • Assists with the coordination and presentation of regular safety meetings to staff. Works closely with agency safety staff and Risk Management to reduce preventable incidents.
  • Serves on incident review committees. Investigates vehicle incidents and workers compensation injuries. 
  • Prepares and reviews accident and injury reports. Engages in safety working practices and complies with Solid Waste safety programs and guidelines. Complies with the DPWES Safety Competencies.
  • Performs administrative human resources activities such as employee performance reviews, including goal setting and ongoing feedback.
  • Provides approachable, proactive, prompt, and accurate customer service to internal or external customers.
  • Provides assistance and/or support to co-workers, supervisors, the general public, or any other end users of county solid waste services.
  • Thoroughly and accurately explains agency regulations and alternatives as they relate to the collection and disposal of solid waste to staff, the public, and other end users.
  • Performs related duties as required.
DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make lifelong choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness.
Please review our awesome benefits:DPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally-recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally-responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.

Note: This position is located at I-95.

*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Assistant Refuse Superintendent position. Applicants must possess a valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible.
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Agency: DPWES Solid Waste Management
Location: SOLID WASTE DIVISION, 9850 FURNACE RD, LORTON (HQ03)

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