Landfill Supervisor (D)

Job DescriptionPosting Expires: 11/3/25Salary Range: $51,025.56- $68,132.47General Description:Serves as the lead technical and supervisory authority for the City’s post-closure landfill operations and transfer station facilities. This position provides day-to-day direction, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance leadership across multiple post-closure landfill sites, the residential convenience center, and inert material processing areas. The Landfill Operations Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing environmental maintenance activities, ensuring safe equipment operation, and maintaining compliance with Georgia EPD post-closure care requirements and federal environmental regulations. This role regularly engages with consultants, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure environmental performance, operational efficiency, and adherence to post-closure care plans.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.) Provides supervisory and technical leadership for landfill operators, laborers, and contractors performing post-closure maintenance, inert material processing, and transfer station operations. Leads post-closure care activities, including methane monitoring, groundwater and stormwater sampling coordination, erosion control, slope stability maintenance, and vegetation management. Conducts and/or oversees regulatory inspections and compliance reporting in accordance with Georgia EPD post-closure permits, Title V air quality requirements, and solid waste management standards. Operates and maintains a range of heavy and specialized equipment, including loaders, excavators, bush hog tractors, commercial mowers, tub grinders, and water trucks. Performs debris removal and land maintenance activities, including clearing small brush, felling large-caliber trees, and stabilizing disturbed areas. Coordinates with contractors and internal crews for hauling, mowing, erosion repairs, drainage work, and capital improvement projects. Oversees daily operations at the transfer station and residential convenience center, ensuring safe and efficient material handling, traffic control, and customer interaction. Monitors incoming waste and inert material for compliance with disposal standards and manages on-site flow of vehicles and equipment. Maintains detailed and accurate records of tonnage, environmental monitoring, maintenance logs, inspections, and contractor performance. Leads environmental compliance reporting, including methane readings, post-closure documentation, self-monitoring reports (monthly, semi-annual, annual), and corrective action plans. Serves as the primary liaison with consultants, regulatory agencies (Georgia EPD, EPA Region IV), and internal departments, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up on inspection findings. Supports the procurement and budget process, including cost estimation, equipment replacement planning, and vendor coordination for specialized services. Ensures full compliance with City safety policies and OSHA standards, conducting site safety meetings and enforcing the use of proper PPE and safe work practices. Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for post-closure care, inert material processing, and transfer station operations. Provides training, mentoring, and performance feedback to assigned staff to promote skill development and a culture of safety and accountability. Coordinates with the Environmental Services Manager, engineers, and consultants to review technical reports, drawings, and environmental monitoring data. Leads or assists in emergency response and corrective actions related to equipment failure, storm impacts, or environmental incidents. Minimum Qualifications – Education And Experience Education: Associate degree or technical coursework in environmental technologies, solid waste management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in landfill or transfer station operations, including heavy equipment operation and staff supervision. Licenses: Valid Class B CDL (must be obtained prior to or within six months of employment). Certifications: Ability to obtain Georgia EPD Landfill Operator Certification within six (6) months of employment. Technical Aptitude: Demonstrated proficiency in: Scale system software and reporting tools Maximo or similar asset/work order management systems Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) Methane monitoring instruments and associated software Ability to train others on technical and compliance-related systems. Preferred Qualifications – Education And Experience Education: Associate degree or higher in Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or related discipline. Experience: Five (5) years of experience in landfill, post-closure, or transfer station operations with demonstrated leadership and regulatory compliance oversight. Licenses: Valid Class A CDL (without restrictions). Certifications: Georgia EPD Certified Landfill Operator (active). OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification. Technical Expertise: Advanced working knowledge of: Mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, and operational diagnostics. AutoCAD or GIS systems for site mapping and grading plans. Oracle or similar enterprise systems for procurement and reporting. Environmental permitting and reporting platforms (GEOS, GHG reporting, Title V systems). Preparation and submission of self-monitoring reports (monthly, semi-annual, annual) for regulatory compliance. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities In-depth understanding of landfill post-closure requirements, solid waste operations, and environmental compliance. Ability to interpret and apply Georgia EPD permit conditions, regulatory standards, and technical drawings. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and motivate staff and contractors. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and preventive maintenance. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Strong communication abilities for public engagement, regulatory coordination, and report preparation. Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and environmentally responsible work environment. Working Conditions Primarily outdoor work at landfill and transfer station sites; exposure to weather, noise, dust, and odors. Requires frequent operation of heavy equipment and physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds. Must wear appropriate PPE and adhere to all City and OSHA safety requirements. Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required during emergencies or special projects. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of job-related machines and office equipment. Must be able to move or carry related objects or materials. Physical demand requirements are at the levels of those for active work. Position may require occasional movement between heavy forestry locations in inclement weather conditions.DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, compositional, or identifiable characteristics (whether like or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to communicate with people to convey or exchange professional information. Requires a sense of priority in responsiveness in a mission critical environment.LANGUAGE ABILITY: May require the ability to read a variety of professional, technical, and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods, and procedures. May be required to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to communicate with and before others using correct English.INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand subject matter principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision within the scope of respective job duties and tasks; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.NUMERICAL APTITUDE: May require the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and interpret same as may be appropriate.FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape. Ability to review mapping and spatial analysis.MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to utilize job-related equipment while accomplishing job duties and tasks associated with respective primary duties.COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to interact with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public and elected officials) beyond giving the receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.