Job Description

Salary: $73,378.12 - $117,111.32 Annually

Location : Plantation, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 1411958

Department: PW SWRS Solid Wst Ops Disp CM

Opening Date: 03/20/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (Solid Waste & Recycling Services).

**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

Description This is highly responsible technical, administrative and supervisory work involving responsibility for the operation and maintenance of an operational landfill and related facilities (including closed landfills) to ensure customer needs are met while protecting public health and the environment. The Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (PPCS) coordinates, plans, and directs the operation and maintenance of the Broward County Landfill (and other assigned facilities) to ensure efficient operation and compliance with current permits/licenses and applicable federal, state and local regulations. Supervision is exercised over subordinate supervisors. The performance of the PPCS is reviewed/evaluated by a senior supervisor through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Duties include planning and managing work tasks and associated administrative tasks involving all aspects of the landfill operations, including heavy equipment and vehicle purchases/maintenance, filling operations, environmental system operations, scale house operations, budgeting, purchases, reviewing invoices, developing policies, preparing correspondence/status reports/operational logs, mentoring/evaluating/training staff, responding to customer needs and concerns, and related work as assigned.

In addition to the duties mentioned above, the PPCS should have considerable experience relating to the following: general procurement procedures, preparation of bid specifications, contract administration procedures, project management/oversight, budgeting/forecasting, general knowledge of heavy equipment used in a landfill environment, solid waste regulations, computer software applications and short/long-range planning. The PPCS will be required to work with his/her supervisor and other senior divisional/departmental staff on existing or new programs, be able to work either five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday and be willing to work at different office locations.

General Description
Administers large-scale programs and/or projects that have County-wide impact.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires four (4) years of experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Preferences

• Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, construction management, engineering or closely related field.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• General Contractor License or Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor License (State-Licensed).
• Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Control Inspector Certification.
• Landfill Operator (UF TREEO) Certification or Manager of Landfill Operations (SWANA) Certification.
• Professional Surveyor and Mapper License.
• Has at least four (4) years experience supervising in a public sector and/or unionized work environment.
• Has at least four (4) years of experience in solid waste, landfill operations, and/or roadway/utility construction project management.
• Has at least four (4) years of experience collecting and analyzing data from environmental systems.
• Has at least four (4) years of experience as government employee including procurement and budgeting processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services on a large scale with County-wide impact; facilitates inclusion, prepares reports, and analyzes and interprets data.

Coordinates and manages all aspects of a program or project which has operational responsibility of a major scope, a large-sized budget and provides a critical County service.

Assists Director and Agency Leadership by researching issues, creating memorandums, policies, procedures, reports, etc. and monitors/advises on staff compliance with policy and procedures.

Conducts special research in conjunction with a project/program, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon research.

Identifies and understands agency/business needs, contractual business requirements, and regulations governing local, state and other requirements, confidentiality obligations, warranties, liabilities, indemnification, termination clauses, breach, and remedies.

Communicates business risks to project manager, senior/executive management, and approving authority for assessment and approval, while focusing on comprehending client-agencies' needs and business processes.

Coordinates with state and local agency partners on projects and programs, community outreach, media relations and regional and various services; may assist with press releases and responses to media.

Advises and assists the Department and Division Directors on all operational and technical matters related to the section(s) or function(s) assigned.

Defines agency goals and objectives, develops and recommends policies and operating procedures.

Administers internal/external communications and public outreach activities for Division; manages and coordinates outreach efforts with other County divisions as well as other local and state governments, and partnering agencies.

Prepares Commission agendas, including editing, posting and planning.

Provides assistance and training of agency staff and contracted services providers. May oversee the Agency's training program; schedules and/or delivers training and outreach opportunities for employees and the vendor community respectively.

Plans, organizes and implements a compliance and monitoring program, conducts contract central audits, field documentation reviews, investigations or management studies.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Typically performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. May vary by work location.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Varies by work location.

SPECIAL INFORMATION


Competencies

• Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.

• Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.

• Strategic Mindset

Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Provides a clear picture of the organization's vision and strategy and what the team needs to do to realize them. Develops longer-term strategies that capitalize on the organization's distinct capabilities and emerging trends in the market.

• Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.

• Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.

• Situational Adaptability

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.

01


What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or closely related field? If none, please select N/A.

• Master's Degree or higher
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associates Degree
• N/A

02


How many years of experience do you possess in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations for a waste or landfill agency?

• Less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

03


Do you possess a valid Florida Driver's License in good standing?

• Yes
• No

04


Please select from the list below any certifications/licenses you may have? If none, please select N/A.

• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• General Contractor License or Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor License (State-Licensed).
• Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Control Inspector Certification.
• Landfill Operator (UF TREEO) Certification or Manager of Landfill Operations (SWANA) Certification.
• Professional Surveyor and Mapper License.
• N/A.

05


Please select below, if you possess any of the preferred critical skills/experience listed? If none, please select N/A.

• Four (4) years experience supervising in a public sector and/or unionized work environment.
• Four (4) years of experience in solid waste, landfill operations, and/or roadway/utility construction project management.
• Four (4) years of experience collecting and analyzing data from environmental systems.
• Four (4) years of experience as government employee including procurement and budgeting processes.
• N/A.

06


All Public Works Department personnel are considered "essential" during a declared emergency (such as a hurricane) and may be called to work at any time to perform emergency-related functions as needed.Are you able to fulfill this responsibility?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Part time, For contractors, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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