PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT (UNCLASSIFIED)

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT (UNCLASSIFIED) Print ( Apply ufeff PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT (UNCLASSIFIED) Salary $102,025.82 - $141,588.90 Annually Location Ohio 45202, OH Job Type Full-time Unclassified Job Number 25-02287 Department Public Services Opening Date 10/16/2025 + Description + Benefits + Questions General Statement of Duties Under administrative direction, this employee is responsible for managing and operating the Neighborhood Operations Division. Plans, directs, and coordinates all activities relating to the collection and disposal of residential and commercial solid waste; the cleaning and clearing of city streets, alleys, city property, and vacant lots; the city's curbside program and the enforcement of city ordinances regarding waste disposal, and right of way encroachment. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) (Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.) Knowledge of: The City's Personnel Policies and Procedures, Civil Service Rules, and union contracts. Departmental and divisional policies and procedures. Federal and Ohio State E.P.A. regulations regarding solid waste and hazardous waste handling, disposal, reuse and minimization. Legislation regarding waste disposal, hazardous waste, and infectious waste. Proper and safe procedures and practices for collecting and disposing of solid waste, cleaning of streets, and enforcing solid waste mandates in collection. Types of equipment used in collection and disposal of solid waste and street cleaning. Latest technologies in waste management sciences, vehicle routing, customer tracking, effective communication Divisional policies and procedures regarding the collection and disposal of solid waste and cleaning of streets, and enforcement of various applicable laws. Supervisory principles and practices. Organizational structure and interrelationships of the Public Services Department and the Neighborhood Operations Division. City budgetary procedures government accounting practices. Proper personnel procedures. Proper grammar and English usage. Operations, functions, and responsibilities of all Neighborhood Operations Division sections. Proper procedures for disciplinary actions. Safety policies and procedures and applicable agency requirements. Union contract requirements. Skill to: Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software. Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty. Ability to: Implement and maintain positive employee relations. Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel. Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs. Read and understand narrative, numerical, statistical and graphical source data. Analyze data to compare trends, then transform data to meaningful statistics. Write clearly and concisely. Communicate effectively with elected officials, other municipal employees, business leaders and community representatives. Comply with the vast amount of legislation in the field of solid waste management. Evaluate personnel and equipment requirements based on current or anticipated workload. Plan for and make adjustments for anticipated changes in budgetary funding, equipment changes, personnel changes and regulatory or operational changes affecting the division. Express ideas, concepts or recommendations concerning problems or procedures to subordinates or supervisors. Talk with citizens who may be irate in order to gather information from them or give them information. Exercise management and supervisory control by coordinating and providing general direction of the activities of others. Interpret oral information received. Draw accurate and rational conclusions. Evaluate and modify personnel and equipment needs in anticipation of or in response to changes in appropriations, regulations or the division's responsibilities. Write clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences. Respond appropriately to trends in the field of solid waste disposal and right-of-way maintenance and enforcement. Motivate and provide guidance to subordinates. Required Education and Experience Each applicant must have five years of work experience at a supervisory level in the field of solid waste disposal, right-of way maintenance, municipal street sweeping, blight abatement, traffic maintenance, fleet services or a related field; or two years of experience plus a Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, construction administration, economics, engineering, architecture, law, industrial management or a closely related field. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License. Must be an excellent communicator and team builder. Other specialized work site certifications may be required. Working and Physical Conditions Environmental Conditions: Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; work around machinery and moving vehicles, in traffic and around large equipment, on ladders or scaffolds, exposure to dust and fumes from road ways, and motorized equipment. Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle. Examples of Work Performed(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.) Directs operation of Neighborhood Operations Division in collection of solid waste and right-of-way maintenance activities. Directs preparation of divisional budget and all necessary reports and responses to inquiries by citizens, city agencies, city council, or the Director of Public Services. Plans or approves operational schedules and directs both maintenance and repair of equipment and disposal facilities. Oversees the arrangements and administration of contracts for collection on disposal of solid and hazardous wastes with private contractors. Confers with staff, citizens, public officials and business representatives for resolution of solid waste management problems and right-of-way maintenance issues. Inspects and evaluates new or improved equipment and methods for more efficient and safe operation and plans future sanitation facilities additions or renovations. Approves requisitions, work schedules, personnel transactions and performs as a Division Hearing Officer. Sees that proper safety, training and employee recognition programs are established and carried out. Attends community, departmental, city council and other meetings. Corresponds and confers with other solid waste management professionals to exchange information. Develops and implements safety practices for the department, division or work section that are consistent with and supplementary to the safety practices. Probationary Period Twelve months Supervision Exercised Responsible for the direct supervision of the Public Services Operations Supervisor, lower-level supervisors, assigned administrative staff and the general supervision of all subordinate personnel. The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting. The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a

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