The City of Tacoma, Environment and Public Works (EPW) Department, Solid Waste Management Branch, is seeking a skilled supervisor to join our collaborative team providing an exceptional customer experience at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (RTC). RTC Supervisors will, under the direction of an Environmental Services Assistant Division Manager, oversee and direct solid waste and household hazardous waste processing, transfer, disposal and recycling activities at the Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center. This position will supervise, evaluate, assign, schedule and direct the work of assigned personnel; oversee the maintenance and security of assigned facility areas, buildings, and equipment; plan and coordinate operational projects and assignments; provide asset management for a large operational campus; develop and manage contracts and working relationships with vendors to provide critical operational services; lead assigned operational areas with fiscal responsibility; and prepare a variety of records and reports. This position will also coordinate with and assist other agencies, departments or Environmental Services staff to ensure our operations and facilities are in compliance with regulatory permits.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:
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Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
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Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
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Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering verbal and written communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
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Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
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Directs Work: Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
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Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
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Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
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Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
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Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
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Safety: Supports safety as a core value in all work performed by the organization.
City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.
The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.
The Community
Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.
With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!
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Application Process
Interested individual should complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.
Applicants who are eligible for veterans scoring criteria (Veterans Preference) MUST attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4 (proof of military discharge form) at time of application to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points.
Examination Process:
This is a competitive selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their job application and response to Supplemental Question # 6-10 reviewed and scored by a committee of subject matter experts, as the Experience and Training Test. It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Please make sure you read the questions and provide complete informative answers, including your roles in the position and key activities.
Candidates who pass the test will be placed on an Eligible List for potential interview and hiring consideration.
Any vacancy that comes up within a one-year period of time will draw from candidates on the Eligible List for potential interview selection.
Get Assistance
For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.
For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.
Communication with the City of Tacoma
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: $52.00 - $63.21
Annual Salary: $108,160.00 - $131,476.80
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