SANITATION SUPERINTENDENT

Code: 03112@ Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, has charge of and supervises the work of employees engaged in refuse collection and disposal; does other related work.

Examples of work

• Has charge of and supervises the work of employees engaged in refuse collection.
• Develops work plans and prepares or supervises the preparation of routes for subordinates.
• Investigates complaints from the public.
• Supervises and is responsible for the proper use of needed equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Prepares reports.
• Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
• Directs the operation of street cleaning crews in the removal of refuse and bulk material from streets and curbs, vacant lots and abandoned buildings.
• Conducts or supervises field inspections to evaluate the sanitation program and to determine that residents are complying with relevant regulations.
• Supervises workers engaged in investigating complaints concerning sanitation matters.
• Supervises the notifying of individuals of violations of relevant regulations and initiates actions to obtain compliance with such regulations.
• Plans and directs snow removal activities including the salting and plowing of streets.
• Supervises and prepares reports of the activities of private firms awarded contracts for the collection of refuse, the cleaning of streets and snow removal.
• Supervises the preparation of cost and operational reports.
• Compiles budget estimates and prepares budget recommendations.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience in work involving the collection and disposal of refuse, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the processes used in collecting municipal refuse.
• Knowledge of the methods of routing trucks.
• Knowledge of the varied types of equipment and tools used in refuse collection.
• Ability to direct subordinates and provide them with needed advice and assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise.
• Ability to check work performance to see that proper procedures are followed, that reasonable standards of workmanship and output are maintained, and that desired objectives are achieved.
• Ability to handle complaints.
• Ability to prepare reports, budget and cost estimates.
• Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.