*Assistant Environmental Park Manager

Associate degree and four years’ experience in solid waste management facility operations or directly related public works experience involving the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.

Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. 

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Must successfully complete a transfer station operators’ course and a hazardous waste identification course within one year of employment to retain position.

This is responsible supervisory work assisting, directing and supervising the daily operations of the Alachua County Leveda Brown Environmental Park (Transfer Station, Materials Recovery Facility, Hazardous Waste and Rural Collection Centers). 

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for assisting Leveda Brown Environmental Park management, supervising, and coordinating the daily activities of subordinate employees assigned to the Alachua County Leveda Brown Environmental Park.

Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability, and communication.

Supervises and coordinates the activities of employees including determining work- procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.

Determines equipment, supplies, and manpower needs for the long haul and roll off operations at the Leveda Brown Environmental Park.

Makes recommendations to the Leveda Brown Environmental Park Managers on procedures and practices.

Supervises the utilization and maintenance of heavy equipment with emphasis on cleanliness.

Ensures that Leveda Brown Environmental Park operations comply with all permit conditions, the operations manual and all pertinent local, state, and federal regulations.

Observes and promotes Leveda Brown Environmental Park safety operations. 

Prepares and maintains necessary reports and records. 

Assists with budget preparation.

Operates a County and/or personal vehicle to attend meetings and conduct business on a regular basis.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of transfer station and materials recovery facilities operations, equipment and tractor trailer operation and maintenance.

Knowledge of principles of effective supervision and administration as they pertain to transfer and materials recovery facilities station operations and fleet hauling.

Knowledge of modern methods and techniques of waste disposal including recycling and materials recovery methods.

Knowledge of Weigh master computer equipment and scale house operations.

Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to prepare required reports, documentation, and correspondence.

Ability to read working diagrams, sketches and plans associated with waste management operations.

Ability to establish short -and long-term plans for the accomplishment of stated or assigned goals.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and adhere to the County Motor Vehicle Operation Policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

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• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.