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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
Department:
GG_Public Works: Refuse CollectionSalary Range Minimum:
$19.13Salary Range Maximum:
$28.14Closing Date:
12/03/2024Job Details:
This is office and field work enforcing the City’s Waste Control contract and City ordinances and regulations related to refuse collection and recycling.Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its technical skills and emphasis on providing customer service to residents that includes investigation and resolution of complaints relating to recycling, refuse collection, illegal dumping, community outreach, and other activities required to maintain City ordinances and acceptable levels of service.
Job Description:
SUMMARY
This is office and field work enforcing the City’s Waste Control contract and City ordinances and regulations related to refuse collection and recycling.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its technical skills and emphasis on providing customer service to residents that includes investigation and resolution of complaints relating to recycling, refuse collection, illegal dumping, community outreach, and other activities required to maintain City ordinances and acceptable levels of service.
EXAMPLES OF WORK*
*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Investigates public complaints or requests regarding refuse and recycling problems and records complaints against private contractor.
Coordinates activities of contractor and field personnel to ensure compliance with City ordinances and regulations pertaining to refuse and recycling collection.
Investigates and documents legitimate complaints of contractual violation for administrative and monetary remedy for City against contractor.
Conducts field investigations and inspections to determine if violations of waste and recycling collection ordinances and regulations are present on residential, business, or industrial establishment premises and prepares written and electronic reports of inspections and investigations.
Issues violation notices and follows up with corrective action.
Prepares information for enforcement of violations through both administrative and court actions.
Helps formulate and implement regulations regarding placement and condition of commercial refuse and recycling containers.
Performs solid waste/recycling audits at commercial locations and provides public education on solid waste and recycling to citizens in residential and commercial settings.
Investigates illegal dumping incidents, gathers evidence and follows up with corrective action.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and three (3) years of experience in the solid waste field or three (3) years of experience in Code Enforcement, Law Enforcement or an equivalent investigative/enforcement position. Work experience must include increasingly responsible administrative or technical experience involving customer complaint resolution and operating a personal computer.
An Associate degree from an accredited college or university in any study may substitute for two (2) years of the required work experience.
A Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business, criminal justice, environmental, sustainability or related field may substitute for the three (3) years of required work experience.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid Florida Driver’s License required within thirty (30) days of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.
Certifications
Must acquire Level I Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) certification within eighteen (18) months of appointment and must maintain current certification throughout employment in this classification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of City ordinances, rules, and regulations governing waste collection.
Considerable knowledge of City and adjacent area geography.
Knowledge of contract haulers service areas and the City’s assigned routes and schedules for trash and recycling pick-up.
Ability to make inspections and conduct investigations in a fair and impartial manner to ascertain facts through investigations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with co-workers, contractors and the general public.
Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and other departmental related software.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions, including the ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50 pounds without assistance and the ability to climb in and out of work vehicles, including truck beds.
Work requires the ability to safely operate city vehicles.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions and traversing uneven surfaces.
Work will require manually sorting through raw garbage for evidence of ownership.
Will work alone for extended periods of time.
Participation in neighborhood meetings, clean-ups, special events or emergency operations will occasionally require work outside of regularly scheduled work hours.
Will be exposed to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.
