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Position Title: Solid Waste Superintendent

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The City of Peoria is searching for an energetic, self-driven person to join the Solid Waste Division. This position will have direct contact with City staff across various departments and divisions, as well as vendors and contacts from other municipalities. The purpose of this position is to provide oversight to solid waste employees including supervisors, coordinators, inspectors, and equipment operators. Duties include but are not limited to supervision and oversight of operational and outreach programs and projects. The position will utilize both communication and project management skills to provide excellent customer service support to the citizens of the City of Peoria.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Previous supervisory experience in solid waste collection or environmental services
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong leadership skills
• Previous routing experience

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

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About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT EMPLOYMENT@PEORIAAZ.GOV OR 623-773-7100.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AGENCY

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Associate's degree in any field or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of five years related experience. Requires a working knowledge of specialized practices, complex systems, equipment and workflow systems and procedures in the application of solid waste collection and environmental services including planning, estimating, and budgeting.
  • An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems Certification within 1 year of hire.
• ADEQ- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Valid AZ Driver's License upon hire.

Preferred / Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in municipal or government setting.
• Five or more years of experience in operational budgeting.
• Five or more years of experience in project management.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Significant experience in solid waste collection, routing, education and enforcement.