This is administrative and supervisory work in the enforcement of regulatory ordinances pertaining to the storage, collection and disposal of solid waste.

Employees in this class are responsible for supervising subordinates engaged in monitoring the storage, collection and disposal of solid waste by residential occupants, commercial establishments, private haulers and other individuals. Responsibilities include determining actions required in emergency or complex enforcement situations, advising and training subordinates in enforcement and investigative techniques, providing information on regulatory requirements and procedures, securing transfer stations, landfill sites and disposal facilities, and preparing a variety of reports. Independent judgment is exercised in the application of the provisions of pertinent ordinances to enforcement and compliance activities. Supervision is exercised over a staff of subordinate security guards, waste service representatives and/or enforcement officers through assignment of responsibilities and review of work for compliance with established procedures and practices, and effectiveness of enforcement activities. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work through conferences and reports for satisfactory achievement of enforcement objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of a staff of security guards, waste service representatives and/or enforcement officers engaged in monitoring the activities of commercial establishments, private haulers, property owners, tenants and other individuals to assure proper storage, collection and disposal of solid waste.

Provides advice and assistance to subordinates in the enforcement of regulations, investigative methods and techniques, interpretation of ordinances and handling of complaints.

Supervises field inspections for compliance with administrative policies and procedures; reviews inspection reports for accuracy and completeness.

Reviews and investigates complex or difficult enforcement problems and recommends solutions; prepares court documents, attends court proceedings and testifies in cases where legal action is required.

Reviews security practices and procedures at transfer stations and landfill sites; develops and implements methods and procedures to assure proper security of assigned facilities; responds to emergencies and unusual occurrences after normal work hours.

Provides information to commercial establishments, private haulers, the general public and other governmental agencies concerning the storage, collection and disposal of solid waste; investigates alleged complaints, gathers information and evidence and determines if violations have occurred.

Prepares, maintains and submits a variety of narrative and statistical reports; completes various forms, schedules and correspondence.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with local police organizations, businesses and private waste haulers.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the storage, collection and disposal of solid waste.

Considerable knowledge of the legal procedures related to the enforcement of solid waste storage, collection and disposal.

Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of investigative techniques and surveillance procedures used in the enforcement of local ordinances.

Considerable knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Knowledge of hazardous waste handling procedures and safety standards.

Ability to enforce provisions of local ordinances with firmness, tact and impartiality.

Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of the solid waste storage, collection and disposal ordinances and regulations.

Ability to supervise subordinates assigned to widely dispersed geographical locations in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with private haulers and officials of public and private organizations.

Ability to analyze complex enforcement problems and make effective recommendations for their resolution.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to ascertain facts through the application of investigative techniques.

Ability to prepare reports, forms, summaries, schedules and other documents.

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