at Franklin County, Kansas in Ottawa, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Enforce and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances;
- Supervise, evaluate, and train division personnel;
- Assist with the budget, control expenditures and provide input on revenue sources;
- Prepare and complete reports;
- Perform public education, speaking and outreach when new projects are being implemented and for ongoing activities;
- Assist with the development of short-term and long-term goals for Public Works Department;
- Assist with the development and administration of the Public Works Department policies and procedures;
- Field questions, concerns, and complaints from the public;
- Supervise the operation of the Landfill and Transfer Station, Recycling Center, Household and Hazardous Waste and Noxious Weed to insure that all aspects of the Solid Waste Division are available to the Public;
- Consults and advises the Public Works Director on matters relating to department operations;
- Research the type of equipment to purchase or programs to support, prepare bid specifications for equipment, projects and supplies. Determine cost alternatives with pros and cons, and provide recommendations;
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and management of the Landfill and Transfer Station, Recycling Center, Household and Hazardous Waste and Noxious Weed expenditures in compliance with State and County policies. This includes maintaining daily and monthly records of income and expenditures and providing detail to the auditor to satisfy financial accounting procedures as dictated by statute. This also includes periodic reports regarding funds received and funds in arrears from creditors, as well as requesting/monitoring grant funds received through the Regional Solid Waste Committee;
- Responsible for management of employees, to include hiring, coaching and counseling, termination and performance assessment;
- Maintain efficient office procedures, including written office procedures for all activities in conjunction with the office manager;
- Advise and consult with the Public Works Director regarding County policy, contractual agreements and other matters as directed by the Public Works Director;
- Keep the Public Works Director informed regarding activities and issues related to the public;
- Attend recognized training programs, conference and meetings as requested or as needed;
- Maintain accurate records and prepare required reports;
- Plan and present training and educational programs;
- Oversight of snow removal for designated County areas;
- Confer with KDHE and other state and federal agencies about projects and activities in Franklin County as related the Landfill and Transfer Station;
- Maintain integrity of prior landfill operation including maintaining cap, being responsible for monitoring of test wells and work with the State in following regulations relative to the closing of a landfill operation;
- Seek sources for sale of recyclables to attain the greatest revenue available;
- Collect monies from recyclables to help offset the costs of the recycling program in Franklin County;
- Provide educational tours of the recycling center to area grade schools to promote recycling in Franklin County;
- Provide monthly pickups of recyclables from the elderly who are unable to come to the Recycling Center with their recyclables;
- Maintain and update HHW classes required for disposal certification;
- Responsible for reporting information on state survey maps, reports and daily paperwork;
- Plan, assign, and supervise Chemical Applicator staff
- Maintain chemical rates, inventory and log of chemicals sold to the general public;
- Advise public on weed control techniques and legal responsibilities;
- Complete and submit annual noxious weed report required by KS Dept. of Agriculture;
- Assist in proper storage of chemicals;
- Coordinate weed control activities with related state, county and local jurisdictions;
- Assist with coordination of the County brush control program;
- Research and order parts, supplies and equipment;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Secondary Functions
- Performs other related duties as required.
Supervisory Functions
- Is responsible for assisting with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a department or function;
- May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws;
- Supervising may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Knowledge Of
- Management practices for an administrative office;
- Computer program to run the Transfer Station;
- Materials, equipment, methods and practices essential to weed control eradication;
- State laws relating to the control and eradication of noxious weeds;
- Safe and effective application of chemical compounds.
Skill In
- Customer service interactions, including the use of persuasive speaking skills, empathy, adaptability, positive language, self-control, patience, and effective listening.
- Planning and directing personnel engaged in the Franklin County Landfill and Transfer Station, Recycling Center, Household and Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility and Noxious Weed Facility;
- Management functions of a public institution;
- Enforcing and maintaining compliance with all related federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
- Communicating a positive attitude, empathy, energy and helpfulness to customers or co-workers and to provide assistance to customers or co-workers need;
- Planning and directing personnel engaged in the County weed control program;
- Mixing and applying chemical;
- Maintenance of application equipment;
- Interpreting weather conditions as it pertains to applying chemicals.
Ability To
- Manage maintenance of a Landfill and Transfer Station, Recycling, HHW and Noxious Weed facilities, fixtures and support systems;
- Effectively manage supervisors and employees in the division;
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
- Maintain accurate records;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, state, and federal officials and the public;
- Establish and maintain an effective records system;
- Develop and maintain divisional and public training programs;
- Identify noxious weeds;
- Inspect and evaluate an area's weed control problems;
- Read and understand chemical labels and MSDS sheets;
- Meet physical demands worksheet requirements.
