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PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.979
Class Specifications for the Class:
SOLID WASTE WORKSITE SUPERVISOR I
FI-10, BU-02
Duties Summary:
Supervises and coordinates the operations and maintenance of refuse collection and
disposal activities or of multiple refuse transfer stations; and performs other related duties a
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for supervising and coordinating the
operation of refuse collection and disposal activities or of multiple refuse transfer stations.
Positions in this class effectively supervise, schedule, assign and direct the work of various
crews engaged in manual and automated curbside collection of refuse and recyclable
materials or the work of crews engaged in transfer station activities.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
Plans and coordinates the operation and maintenance of refuse collection and
disposal activities or activities at multiple transfer stations;
Reviews and executes operational plans and procedures for proper acceptance and
transfer of solid waste;
Supervises heavy equipment operation activities and advises operators as to
techniques and equipment capabilities and limitations;
Assists in formulating and training personnel on operational procedures regarding
the control of fires, handling of hazardous materials and disposal of special wastes
such as asbestos, refrigerants, medical wastes, tires, etc., and conducts
informational briefings as needed;
Instructs and trains subordinates in the proper methods of refuse collection, vehicle
operation and maintenance, customer relations, etc.;
Assists in program data collection and submittal, and analyses of facility user
statistics;
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Determines personnel work assignments and coordinates the use of personnel
and/or equipment;
Documents and investigates incidents including equipment malfunctions, damages,
accidents, policy or employee contract violations, repair needs, and unusual
workplace problems;
Receives, investigates, and resolves complaints;
Explains policies and pertinent provisions of the refuse and tipping fees ordinances
to the public;
Enforces safety rules and solid waste regulations;
Administers the Unit 01, Uku-Pau and Automated Refuse Collection Agreements, and
other collective bargaining agreements as applicable;
Takes security precautions to safeguard facilities;
Makes recommendations for improving refuse collection and disposal methods and
services and assists in formulating, implementing, and monitoring work procedures
and practices;
Supervises the use and routine maintenance of equipment at sites;
Maintains attendance records, approves, or disapproves leave requests, reviews
timesheets, and assures accuracy and compliance to pertinent contracts,
agreements, work rules, etc.;
Reviews and executes plans for special waste programs for temporary storage and
transfer of accepted special waste and illegally dumped prohibited waste;
May operate motorized equipment to demonstrate work methods and procedures;
and
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of supervision; methods and procedures of refuse collection
and disposal activities or refuse transfer station operations; proper methods and procedures
of operating trucks and related motorized equipment; rules and regulations governing the
collection and disposal of refuse and curbside recyclables; occupational hazards and safety
principles applicable to the work; streets, roads and geography of the Island of Kaua‘i;
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collective bargaining agreement, Uku-Pau, and Automated Refuse Collection agreement
provisions.
Ability to:
Plan, supervise and coordinate the work of others; identify operational and
equipment irregularities; issue clear and concise oral and written instructions; instruct and
train employees in proper refuse collection methods, including those applicable to
automated refuse collection and curbside recycling; maintain records and prepare reports of
work activities; encourage safety practices and enforce safety rules; supervise and maintain
good working relationships among workers; deal tactfully and effectively with the public;
effectively use computer applications related to work.
This is a retitling and amendment to the specification for the class, SOLID WASTE
WORKSITE SUPERVISOR I, which was approved as SOLID WASTE WORKSITE SUPERVISOR on
July 7, 2005, amended on September 3, 2014, and on January 21, 2022, and is to be
substituted for that specification.
Approved: February 28, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.979
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
SOLID WASTE WORKSITE SUPERVISOR I
FI-10, BU-02
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
four and one half (4 ½) years of work experience in manual and semi-skilled work
involved in refuse transfer station or refuse collection activities which
demonstrated knowledge of the operation of a truck tractor with trailer
attachment, rear loading or automated refuse collection equipment, or other
related motorized equipment, and
one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Qualifying Supervisory Work Experience:
Work experience which includes planning, directing, assigning, and reviewing the
work of others; advising subordinates on difficult program areas; timing and scheduling
subordinate work; and training and developing new employees.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be
substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits =
6 months).
C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community
college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the
education requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
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minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent),
and any other appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
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This is a retitling and amendment to the specification for the class, SOLID WASTE
WORKSITE SUPERVISOR I, which was approved as SOLID WASTE WORKSITE SUPERVISOR on
July 7, 2005, amended on September 3, 2014, and on January 21, 2022, and is to be
substituted for that specification.
Approved: February 28, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources