Job Details

Citrus County is a welcoming, economically vibrant community where people and nature live in harmony. Working for Citrus County means becoming an integral member of an organization driven by values, committed to delivering responsive services to our citizens. We aim to enhance our community's strength and improve our citizens' quality of life through high-quality programs, services, and facilities.

The Division of Solid Waste Management is dedicated to ensuring the safe, environmentally responsible, and secure disposal of solid waste for Citrus County residents and businesses. Our services encompass solid waste disposal, recycling, hazardous waste collection, and county-wide litter removal.

The Solid Waste Management Director plans, organizes, develops, and manages the overall day-to-day operations of the Solid Waste Management/Landfill division which includes collection, disposal, transfer, and recycling. Manages the enterprise fund to ensure compliance with local ordinances, and/or County policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff. Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations. Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures as required by local ordinance, federal guidelines, County policy, or as directed and develops short- and long-range plans.
• Performs landfill construction management; coordinates with contractor, construction inspector and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
• Oversees facility design, permitting and construction coordination.
• Prepares and administers the solid waste management/landfill budget and Capital Improvement (CIP) preparation. Oversees revenue and expenditure tracking and management.
• Performs special project coordination, to include but not limited to, project definition or specifications, contract administration, contractor supervision, inter-division/inter-department coordination and staff direction for non-repetitive activities.
• Prepares and presents routine, recurring reports and special reports as needed.
• Investigates policy issues, to include privatization, franchising, funding options, disposal facility options and disposal operation options.
• Inspects fieldwork on a regular basis, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversees permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Attends Board of County Commission meetings, and other meetings as assigned by the Public Works Director.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or closely related field from accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment, Landfill Operator certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda, and graphic presentations.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction
• Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
  • ICS-400: Advanced ICS and General Staff

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, balancing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, working in darkness, and operating a manual transmission.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Employee Benefits at a Glance: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employee Health & Wellness Center, Florida Retirement System (FRS), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave. Please visit the Benefits tab of this posting for additional information and a link to the Employee Benefits Highlights booklet.

Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individual's qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.