HomeMy WebLinkAboutAssistant Superintendent - LandfillUpdated: March 2024
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Assistant Superintendent – Landfill
Department: Public Works
Division: Resource Management
Supervisor: Resource Management Superintendent
FLSA: Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 27
Job Number: 2711
Job Summary
Assists in planning, direc�ng and supervising the opera�on and maintenance for Resource
Management which includes landfill and recycling opera�ons. Primary du�es are at the landfill.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Assists in supervising, planning, and direc�ng daily opera�ons and maintenance of
Landfill opera�ons.
• Assists in maintaining Division’s Environmental Management System.
• Assures compliance with local, state and federal laws and regula�ons, including EPA and
DNR regula�ons.
• Responds to calls and complaints from residents and businesses.
• Provides informa�on and/or assistance, as needed.
• Performs quarterly inspec�ons for storm water management and spill preven�on control
and counter measures.
• Monitors and writes reports for various opera�ons such as methane wells, surface
emissions, ground emissions and others.
• Oversees safety, conducts safety mee�ngs, and injury preven�on and quality control.
• Manages Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), landfill gas, yard waste, ground water,
storm water, recycling, compost and electronic waste disposal opera�ons.
• Creates special reports, including quarterly DNR reports.
• Assists other departments.
• Atends staff mee�ngs.
• Atends solid waste regional planning mee�ngs.
• Directs soil farming for contaminated soils.
• Oversees building and ground maintenance.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other du�es as assigned.
Updated: March 2024
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related
experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Experience in landfill or similar operations.
• State of Iowa DNR Landfill Operator Cer�fica�on required upon hire. Forklift certification
required within one year. Hazwoper Cer�fica�on, within one year of hire. National
Incident Management System Training ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, IS 800, ICS 300 within two years
of hire. Compost Operator Cer�fica�on within one year of hire. Sa�sfactory driving
record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruc�on permit upon first day
in posi�on. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license within 6 months of
hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen.
Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related
experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to effec�vely present informa�on and respond to ques�ons from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
• Ability to perform mathema�cal calcula�ons for figures and amounts such as discounts,
interest, propor�ons, percentages, area, circumference, volume, and basic geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, government regula�ons,
research journals and other writen materials.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to solve prac�cal problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situa�ons where only limited standardiza�on exists.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, environmental engineering, biological and
chemical research methods, and mechanical and electrical systems.
• Skill in observing, evalua�ng, monitoring, and oral and writen communica�on.
• Skill in the opera�on of relevant tools, materials and equipment used in opera�on,
maintenance and repair of landfill.
• Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to
permanent staff in completing daily tasks and assignments. May perform additional supervisory
duties at the direction of the Department or Division Head to include disciplinary action,
assisting with hiring or firing, and writing or delivering performance reviews.
Updated: March 2024
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee
regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving
mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee
is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen,
insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves
some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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