In this role you will oversee all fiscal operations, timekeeping systems, budget/rate planning, finance, accounting, billing, invoicing, and other services that support SWD programs as follows:  
 

• Billing and Fiscal Management – oversees point of sale transactions for approximately 750,000 customers per year in excess of more than $60 million in revenue per year from solid waste facilities and related services.  
• Accounts payable and receivables – oversees invoicing and billing related to commodity export.  
• Critical Financial processes – performs lead roles related to developing, implementing and monitoring, Division fiscal internal controls, auditing, policies, and reporting.   
• Technology Systems – manages all aspects of the Division's scale automation and Kronos (or updated name) timekeeping/attendance system and processes.  
• Budget development and expenditure tracking – coordinates with Departmental staff in the preparation of annual SWD budget and expenditures (annual budget is more than $77 million) and coordinates related job cost code tracking and reporting requirements.  
• Project management and RFP development – develops requests for proposals, functional specifications, technical documents and logic analysis of Division projects as needed.  
• Contract management – maintains a variety of agreements to support Division operations and services.    
• Facility inventory management – maintains the inventory and reporting requirements associate with Division personal property, real property, and related asset categories.  

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, will demonstrate the ability to work well with others, and will be able to positively contribute to the overall management of the Solid Waste Division. You will have supervisory experience over fiscal and administrative functions and will assign, supervise, and evaluate staff. Bring your leadership skills to create a productive and positive team environment!
 
You will be part of a key leadership team in Solid Waste, contributing the public safety for the residents of our community.
 
The successful candidate will have qualities in alignment with the Division's core values of providing and demonstrating high quality service, leadership, stewardship, accountability, respect, and integrity.

Job Duties

1. Plans and directs all office and field activities related to a specific section or work group function. 
2. Acts as a technical resource for staff resolving problems; oversees the preparation of plans, designs, reports and documents necessary to carry out functions and operations of the work group while remaining consistent with county and department standards, principles, methods and priorities; signs off on appropriate documents as required. 
3. Assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate employees as required; advises, assists and trains subordinates as nec­essary; participates in the selection of new employees, and makes recommendations regarding the hiring, discipline, and termination of subordinate employees. 
4. Develops and implements policies, procedures and budgets related to specific section or work group functions and ensures that area of operations complies with applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, and with county ordinances, policies and procedures. 
5. Coordinates operations and promotes partnership with other county departments and programs, outside agencies, citizen groups and the general public as necessary; provides technical assistance to other public agencies or sections as required. 
6. Supervises or participates in the conduct and review of studies, needs assessments and other activities used to plan or evaluate services provided by the section or work group; drafts recommended modifications to applicable ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures and standards. 
7. Prepares reports and recommendations to the County Council, various community groups and outside agencies as necessary; may con­duct or participate in public hearings to explain program plans and solicit public input.  
8. Responds to inquiries from the public regarding specific problems or issues in area of assignment. 
9. Prepares grant applications and other documents to obtain alternative or supplemental funding sources for programs; negotiates and administers participation contracts with groups, agencies and in­dividuals; maintains liaison with representatives of funding agen­cies as necessary. 
10. Recommends modifications to county codes and associated regulations, procedures and engineering standards. 
11. Prepares short term and long range work program and service plans which identify and prioritize proposed projects and programs. 
12. Assists the division manager in developing and implementing systems, programs, and long range plans to provide for effective DPW operations. 
13. Advises a director or manager on the need for public information and involvement efforts; directs design and implementation of such efforts. 
14. Performs other related duties as assigned. 

A Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in a professional field related to the group function and five (5) years of professional level experience with at least two (2) years of supervisory/lead experience within the area of specialization; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work. Must pass job related tests.