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Job Description
THE CITY
Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 700+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing & Human Services, Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation.
THE POSITION
Solid Waste & Recycling Crew Supervisor
The positions assigned to this classification are responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating refuse collection, recycling and disposal. The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.- Ensures the attainment of objectives set by management for the collection, separation, recycling and disposal of solid waste;
- Coordinates the operation and maintenance of the refuse transfer station facilities; maintains a competent, motivated workforce by selecting, training, disciplining, developing, and evaluating solid waste & recycling crews;
- Objectively and constructively evaluates the performance of crews; evaluates the quality and efficiency of solid waste and recycling crews by making regular and frequent inspections of work in the field; responds to citizen inquiries and complaints promptly, completely and courteously;
- Develops a work schedule for refuse collection, including establishing the priorities or work, developing route schedules, and assigning drivers and crews to trucks and routes;
- Supervises, and when necessary, performs the work of solid waste & recycling employees to ensure assigned tasks are completed daily;
- Ensures employees operate equipment safely and perform collection duties to minimize litter;
- Coordinates and schedules the timely removal of solid waste delivered to the transfer station;
- Maintains records related to day-to-day solid waste and recycling operations;
- Informs management on a regular basis of the performance of crews and operations;
- Ensures the proper maintenance and repair of refuse vehicles and equipment;
- Accurately calculates the fee for special refuse collection pickups based on fee schedules and provides such estimates to the public;
- Schedules the date of special pickups;
- Evaluates work tasks to ensure worker safety and that proper work methods are used, and
- Works with management and other supervisory staff to establish standard operating procedures for solid waste and recycling work activities to include safety guidelines and quality of performance standards.
- $500 paid within two pay periods after employment commences.
- $500 upon successful completion of 6-months of employment.
- $2,000 upon completion of 12 months of service with the City.
Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: high school graduation or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in solid waste operations.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Class B driver’s license.
Certification by an accredited institution of successful completion of a professional training course covering one of the following: solid waste management and operations, refuse collection, refuse transfer station operations or industrial supervision shall be obtained within one (1) year of being appointed to this position.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Written Test (weighed at 30%): To determine ability to complete reports, forms and coordinate dispatch schedule. (Tentatively scheduled for week of January 6, 2025 and/or the week of January 13, 2025).
Counseling Exercise (weighed at 30%): To measure skill in supervising subordinates.
(Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 27, 2025).
Appraisal Interview (weighed at 40%): To evaluate training, experience, and personal qualifications. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 27, 2025).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The provisions of this job posting does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.
Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.
Conditions of Employment:
Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.
The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.
The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.
This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).
Formore detailedinformationregarding thebenefits associated with this position, click on the following link:
https://www.culvercity.org/jobs
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Closing Date/Time: 12/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Culver City
Show moreThe City of Culver City, with a population of 40,000, is eight miles from Downtown Los Angeles and five miles from the Pacific Ocean, near the intersection of the Santa Monica and San Diego Freeways. A Charter City which incorporated in 1917, Culver City has a Council/CAO form of government and provides a full range of municipal services. The City has almost 650 employees and a current annual operating budget of $106 million.The City prides itself in having stable, delightful neighborhoods with numerous parks, excellent schools and a diversified economic base. Deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, the City is home to major movie studios and post-production houses. In addition, traditional manufacturing, strong retail and an active health care industry support the diversified portfolio. With one of the State's most successful redevelopment agencies in place, the City has been able make great improvements in recent years.
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