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C4115-03/00 RECYCLING OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR GENERAL DEFINITION-OF WORK: Performs difficult professional administrative work developing, implementing and monitoring programs for recycling operations; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over subordinate semi-skilled personnel. TYPICAL TASKS: Manages the Commercial Glass and Metal Program; Confers with businesses to expand and contract services and to correct problems with sorting and contamination; Ensures that materials aze mazket ready and of sufficient quality when taken to market; Manages the Drop Off Program; oversees signage, dumpsters and other physical property; . Confers with private business owners and governmental agencies on space issues for recycling purposes; Ensures that employees keep the Convenience Center sites clean; Oversees operations at both the Public Works and Landfill sepazation pads; ensures that materials are properly sorted; works on the processing pad as necessary to ensure work is carnpleted; Manages the Food Waste Program; Oversees the collection and marketing of materials from in-house programs for cazdboazd from Town and County buildings; Provides training sessions to citizens on acceptable materials for recycling and space needs for collection; Oversees dumping of waste from Landfill rolloffs; Oversees delivery and retrieval of recycling containers for County events where recycling takes place; Negotiates agreements and contracts on equipment and mazket prices for materials; Analyzes data for trends to accomplish recycling more efficiently and cost effective; Hires, trains, instructs and supervises subordinate staff; evaluates employee performance, and counsels employees; Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of recycling and solid waste management programs; ability to develop creative and effective programs; ability to communicate effectively, bath orally and in writing; ability to organize effectively; ability to work effectively with the business community and the general public; ability to supervise personnel; ability to resolve problems and complaints; ability to handle a large number of projects. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, public relations, marketing, communication, environmental science or related field and at least two years administrative experience in solid waste management, hazardous waste, recycling or related area, including at least 1 year supervisory experience.