HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.979.1 SOLID WASTE WORKSITE SUPERVISOR II 20240215PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.979.1
Class Specifications for the Class:
SOLID WASTE WORKSITE SUPERVISOR II
FII-10, BU-02
Duties Summary:
Supervises and coordinates the collection and disposal of refuse and recyclables,
involving manual curbside collection, automated curbside collection and/or transfer station
activities; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility to supervise and coordinate the work
of various crews engaged in manual and automated curbside collection of refuse and
recyclable materials and/or the work of crews engaged in transfer station activities through
subordinate supervisors.
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, assigns, schedules, reviews and coordinates, through subordinate supervisors,
the work of various crews engaged in curbside collections activities that involve
manual and automated collection of refuse and recyclable materials and/or the work
of crews engaged in transfer station activities;
Makes assignments of personnel and equipment to accomplish work tasks;
Sets up collection routes and workloads evaluating each to improve methods and
services;
Informs refuse collection subscribers of applicable rules, regulations, and
ordinances;
Instructs subordinates in proper operational practices and procedures and on
improved work methods as it relates to transfer station and refuse collection
operations;
Supervises, manages and instructs subordinates in the operation, use and
maintenance of personal protective equipment;
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Enforces safety practices and determines need for training, conducting classes when
necessary;
Investigates complaints and takes corrective actions to resolve problems;
Assists in evaluation of subordinates and investigates accident and injury reports;
Coordinates schedules and staffing, assuring accuracy and compliance with
pertinent contracts, agreements, work rules, etc.;
Prepares work, vehicle, accident, workers' compensation and other records and
reports;
Operates a motor vehicle to transport personnel and equipment as required; 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;
collective bargaining agreement, Uku-Pau, and Automated Refuse Collection agreement
provisions and work policies; sanitation standards and regulations for refuse collection and
disposal; streets, roads, and geography of the island.
Ability to:
Supervise and review the work of subordinates; instruct and train employees in
proper refuse collection and disposal methods, including those applicable to automated
refuse collection; encourage safety practices and enforce safety rules; prepare and maintain
reports; deal tactfully and effectively with employees and the public; give and follow oral and
written instructions; effectively use computer applications related to the work, including
Microsoft Office programs.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, SOLID WASTE WORKSITE
SUPERVISOR II, which was approved as SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SUPERVISOR on
December 5, 2008, and reinstated, retitled, renumbered, and amended on February 28,
2023, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved:February 15, 2024
(date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.979.1
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
SOLID WASTE WORKSITE SUPERVISOR II
FII-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
two (2) years 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 for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester
credits = 6 months).
C.
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
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
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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 the 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 reinstatement, retitling, renumbering, and amendment to the specification
for the class, SOLID WASTE WORKSITE SUPERVISOR II, which was approved as SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION SUPERVISOR on December 5, 2008, and is to be substituted for that
specification.
Approved:February 28, 2023
(date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources