Recycling Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARYu00a0The Recycling Supervisoru00a0is a dynamicu00a0position that has the opportunity to collaborate with all levels of government, both internally and externally, tou00a0manageu00a0all aspects ofu00a0the Recycling Division within theu00a0Department of Public Works,u00a0Bureau of Environmental Services by maintaining and advancing recycling activities, initiatives and policiesu00a0that are fiscally responsible, environmentally-friendly, and compliant withu00a0Local,u00a0Stateu00a0and Federalu00a0mandates.u00a0Department: u00a0Public Works, Bureau of Environmental ServicesPostingu00a0Type: AnnouncementSalary: u00a0$77,043 per year. u00a0Union: None, this is a non-union position.Civil Service Classification: u00a0Non-Competitive.u00a0u00a0REQUIREMENTSGeneral Application Requirements:You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. u00a0Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements areu00a0notu00a0subject to a Civil Service appeal.- Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.- Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment. - Clicku00a0hereu00a0to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.u00a0- A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent) isu00a0requiredu00a0prior to appointment and must beu00a0maintainedu00a0throughout employment. The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.NOTE:u00a0The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. u00a0The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. u00a0Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation,u00a0as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.u00a0u00a0NOTE:u00a0Candidates being considered for employment mustu00a0submitu00a0official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.u00a0Qualifying Requirements:Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated tou00a0determineu00a0if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. u00a0You will receive notice of your eligibility status.WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show threeu00a0(3)u00a0years of full-time experience in recycling and solid waste management. The application must also show oneu00a0(1)u00a0year of supervisory experience and some experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Publisher, etc.). u00a0(Full-time is defined as 32 hours or more per week. u00a0Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show an Associate Degree in Science, Environmental Science, Waste Management/Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy/Management, Public Policy or Management, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field.u00a0(See NOTE under General Application Requirementsu00a0regardingu00a0education/training verification.)EQUIVALENCY: u00a0Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this positionu00a0(based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above).u00a0The total qualifying Requirement is fiveu00a0(5)u00a0years.u00a0(See NOTE under General Application Requirementsu00a0regardingu00a0education/tr ining verification.)u00a0CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONSIf you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). u00a0You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. u00a0Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to the start date.u00a0- Written: u00a0None required for this position.- Performance: u00a0None required for this position.- Medical: Required.u00a0u00a0POSITION DUTIESu00a0Supervisesu00a0theu00a0planning, projects, andu00a0programsu00a0of theu00a0Recycling Division within the Bureau of Environmentalu00a0Servicesu00a0foru00a0the Department of Public Works and manages all aspects of City recycling initiativesu00a0tou00a0promote andu00a0advance the goals of the Bureau, Department, and City.Manages a team that researches, recommends,u00a0collaborates,u00a0develops, implements,u00a0coordinates,u00a0educates,u00a0manages,u00a0monitors,u00a0reports,u00a0and evaluates recycling programs,u00a0projects, and special initiativesu00a0foru00a0impact,u00a0efficiency, and effectiveness, in collaborationwithu00a0otheru00a0waste, dumping, and/or litter programs, both internally and externally,u00a0as well as ensuresu00a0compliance withu00a0local, state and federal guidelines, rules, regulations, laws, ordinances and mandatesu00a0on projects and programs such as:- Curbside collection services- Public recycling cans- Recycling bin distribution/management- Special events and community recycling programs- Dynamic recycling facility directoryOversees specialized recycling of materials including yard debris, electronics waste and household hazardous wastes (HHW), plant-based food waste, scrap metal, tires, and tree recycling programs.Oversees Pittsburgh's plastic bag ban ordinance/program.Develops, proposes, and maintains legislation and agreementsu00a0related to the advancement of recycling initiatives.u00a0Represents the Bureauu00a0and serves as a resource and liaison tou00a0cross-functional teams,u00a0otheru00a0Cityu00a0Departmentsu00a0and Bureaus,u00a0community groups,u00a0schools, institutions,u00a0the commercial sector, the

Created: 2026-03-07