Waste Management Operations Manager *Revised

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Waste Management Operations Manager *Revised

Salary

$116,614.80 - $128,558.16 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

28558-B

Department

Waste Management & Recycling

Opening Date

09/16/2024

Closing Date

6/3/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

The Position

There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

11/12/24, 12/10/24, 1/7/25, 2/4/25, 3/4/25, 4/1/25, 5/6/25, 6/3/25* (Final)

Under general direction, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of Waste Management residential refuse collection; year-round neighborhood cleanup programs; transfer and disposal operations; curbside recycling; organic waste collection and other resource recovery and waste diversion; associated fleet programs; and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness

• Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting solid waste management plans, operations, and personnel

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions

• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

• Solid waste collection, disposal, transfer operations, and recycling methods and systems

• Cost elements and revenue sources for solid waste projects and services

• Division budget preparation process

Ability to

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff

• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff

• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues

• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines

• Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents

• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met

• Influence and persuade others to take a desired action and/or direction

• Interpret and summarize a variety of data and information

• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information

• Plan complex jobs, including the utilization of personnel, materials and equipment

• Complete complex work assignments and establish work project schedules and procedures

• Prepare special reports and correspondence related to the work of the section

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of full-time paid experience at the supervisory level or higher in solid waste collection, recycling, transfer, disposal, or public works operations or other field closely related to the intent of the class.

AND

An Associate of Arts Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university.

Note: Additional full time paid experience at the supervisory level involved in solid waste operations, recycling, transfer, disposal, public works operations, trucking, logistics, construction or related field to the intent of the class may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. (2080 hours is equal to 30 units)

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement: A valid Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal guidelines for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:

• Lift, push and pull equipment and/or refuse or other materials when providing assistance to crews in the field.

• Climb into and out of trucks and/or equipment.

• Work on uneven terrain.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbents to:

• Occasionally work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours.

• Work outside in all types of weather conditions.

• Work around dust, dirt, odors, noise, and refuse.

• Walk on an uneven terrain.

• Work indoors in an office building.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento) to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

For information regarding County jobs:

• www.saccountyjobs.net

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).

GENERAL BENEFITS:

Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.

SALARY STEP INCREASES:

The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

PAY:

All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.

PARENTAL LEAVE:

Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.

HEALTH INSURANCE:

The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.

DENTAL INSURANCE:

The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions

• Marriage or Family Relationships

• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

• DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

  Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

• MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

  The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:

The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.

Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:

If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.

OPEN EXAMINATIONS:

Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.

CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:

Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:

Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.

EXAMINATION RATINGS:

Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.

APPEAL PROCESS:

Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx

OTHER INFORMATION

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:

Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.

CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:

No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.

DRIVER LICENSE:

Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.

AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:

Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:

1. Become a union member;

2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,

3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.

FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:

Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.

Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

  02

  The Minimum Qualifications for the Waste Management Operations Manager class are as follows:

Three years of full-time paid experience at the supervisory level or higher in solid waste collection, recycling, transfer, disposal, or public works operations or other field closely related to the intent of the class.

AND

An Associate of Arts Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university.

Note: Additional full time paid experience at the supervisory level involved in solid waste operations, recycling, transfer, disposal, public works operations, trucking, logistics, construction or related field to the intent of the class may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. (2080 hours is equal to 30 units)

Select the one box that best describes how you meet the Minimum Qualifications stated on the job announcement.

• I meet the Minimum Qualifications with the required education and experience.

• I meet the Minimum Qualifications utilizing additional qualifying experience to substitute for the required education.

• I do not meet the Minimum Qualifications for this position.

  03

  Select the one box that best describes your highest level of completed education from an accredited college or university.

• None

• Some but less than 30 semester (45 quarter) units from an accredited college or university

• 30 but less than 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university

• An Associate's Degree or 60 semester (or equivalent quarter) units completed at an accredited college or university.

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

  04

  List your education and field(s) of study from an accredited college or university, as well as the institution(s) attended.

If you have no applicable education, please write "None."

05

If you qualify for this position using your education, you must have met the requirement by the final filing date listed on the announcement. Copies of transcripts or your diploma must be attached or emailed to our office or you may be disqualified.

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• I have attached the documentation to my application.

• I will submit my documents by the final filing date via email.

• I am not using education to meet the minimum qualifications.

  06

  Select the one box that best describes your years of experience at the supervisory or management level in solid waste collection, recycling, transfer, disposal, public works operations or other field closely related to the intent of the class.

• None

• Less than three (3) years' experience.

• Three (3) years' experience but less than five (5) years' experience.

• Five (5) years' experience but less than ten (10) years' experience.

• Ten (10) years' experience or more.

  07

  Select all Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) certifications that you have completed.

• Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems

• Manager of Landfill Operations

• Transfer Station Management

• Managing MSW Collection Systems

• Household Hazardous Waste & CESQG Collection Operations

• Other SWANA Certification(s)

• None of the above

  08

  List any SWANA certifications you have completed, including the date of certification. Also include any other relevant trainings, courses, certifications and/or continuing education you have completed.

If you have no applicable courses, certifications, or trainings, please write "None."

09

Select all the boxes that best describe the types of waste management and recycling programs and services for which you have supervisory experience.

• Solid Waste Collection

• Organics and/or single stream recycling diversion

• Landfill and Disposal Operations

• Transfer and Logistics Operations

• Hazardous or Special Waste Operations

• None of the above

  10

  Select all the boxes that best describe the duties and tasks which you have experience performing on a regular basis within the field of solid waste management and recycling.

• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures

• Assign, evaluate, and/or prepare feasibility studies relating to waste management facilities and programs

• Review and evaluate waste management plans, landfill joint technical documents, transfer station processing reports, and solid waste facilities permits

• Review and optimize operational efficiencies based upon gathered performance data and periodic reports

• Ensure safety procedures are implemented/followed and coordinate emergency activities

• Ensure compliance with various applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards

• Interpret complex technical data and detailed information and summarize with appropriate recommendations

• Coordinate purchasing activities (e.g. Requests for proposal (RFPs), Requests for Bids (RFBs)

• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive customer inquiries and complaints

• Leads meetings with operational staff

• Direct or act as a key implementation agent in organizational culture change efforts

• None of the above

  11

  Select all the boxes that best describe the financial tasks you have performed on a regular basis.

• Prepare or direct the preparation of contracts, grant applications and/or cost/benefit analyses for revised procedures and/or new programs

• Oversee elements of and/or participate in the development of the annual budget

• Forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, contracts, and supplies and make recommendations for expenses, rates, grant revenue or revenue adjustments

• Monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments

• Monitor, interpret, and adjust budgets and other financial documents (e.g. income statements, monthly reports and forecasts)

• None of the above

  12

  Select all the boxes that best describe the specific supervisory and/or management duties you have experience performing on a regular basis.

• None

• Screen, interview, and select new employees in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and assign priorities, projects, and work activities

• Monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures

• Evaluate the performance of staff, provide mentoring, regular feedback, and correction regarding quality and quantity of work performed

• Address, deescalate and/or resolve staff's concerns and personnel conflicts

• Implement progressive discipline and/or termination procedures

• Assist in the labor relations process (e.g. grievance, meet and confer experience, interpreting labor agreements, etc.) hearing, review and respond to employee grievances, and represent the department at administrative hearings

• Conduct personnel investigations, operations evaluations, and accident reviews

• Plan, coordinate, and provide training to staff to ensure that all staff members are informed and properly prepared to carry out assigned functions

• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned areas

  13

  Select all the boxes that best describe the software programs in which you are proficient.

• None

• Outlook or equivalent

• Word or equivalent

• Excel or equivalent

• Database programs (e.g. Access, Oracle, SAP, SQL, Wasteworks, etc.)

• PowerPoint or equivalent

  14

  Select all the boxes that best describe equipment that you have experience operating.

• None

• Commercial vehicles, i.e., Class A or Class B

• Waste collection vehicles such as Automated Side loader (ASL), rear loaders, claw, etc.

• Heavy construction equipment, i.e., bulldozers, compactors, scrapers, excavators, etc.

• Waste processing or handling equipment such as materials recovery lines, hydraulic compactors, sorting lines, etc.

  15

  Describe your experience that qualifies you for the Waste Management Operations Manager position. In your response, include your employer(s), dates of employment, job title, and a description of your duties. Please also provide any information needed to further clarify your selected responses to any of the previous questions.

If you have no experience, please write "None."

16

Select the one box that describes your current valid California Driver License.

• None.

• I have the ability to immediately obtain a California Class C Driver License.

• I possess a California Class C Driver License or higher.

• I do not possess nor have the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver License.

  17

  Criminal History and Background Checks:

The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

• I have read and understood the information above.

  18

  The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes

• No

  19

  I have read the General Qualifications as stated on the job announcement.

• Yes

  20

  Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) – three (3) months.

• Attended in the last four (4) – six (6) months.

• Attended in the last seven (7) months – one (1) year.

• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.

• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.

• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.

  21

  List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended: • Name of event • Location of event • Month and year of event If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type "None".

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County of Sacramento

Address

700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, California, 95814

Phone

(916) 874-5593

Website

http://www.saccountyjobs.net

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