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Foreman Environmental Services

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

24-FMNE-01

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

01/26/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

06

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• Benefits

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POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises and directs the work of assigned refuse and recycling personnel in the collection of solid waste; assists in resolving service requests related to solid waste collections.

Department: Public Works

Posting Type: Announcement/Bid

Salary: $60,778 per year.

Union: This position is included in the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union, Local 2037 and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding.

Union Bid Form: None required.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements: You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.

• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.

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• Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

• Applicant must possess a current, valid Commercial Class A or B Motor Vehicle Operator's License with the "L" airbrake restriction lifted from the license at the time of application. The CDL must be maintained throughout employment.

  NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration from employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

  Qualifying Requirements:

  Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

  WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show one (1) year of full-time experience in refuse collection in the Bureau of Environmental Services of the City of Pittsburgh. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

  EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.

  EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written: None required for this position.

• Performance: None required for this position.

• Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

• Supervises and directs the work of refuse and recycling employees on assigned routes in the collection of solid waste.

• Supervises and checks assigned personnel in; evaluates work; recommends and implements approved disciplinary and/or corrective action; provides training and/or technical assistance as required.

• Checks vehicles for maintenance, safety, weight and other potential problems in accordance with established policies and procedures and DOT compliance.

• Makes daily spot-checks of crews on assigned routes to ensure area is being cleared of solid waste on time and in accordance with City and departmental safety policies, practices and procedures; maintains accurate records.

• Monitors radio for emergency calls, responds to accidents/incidents, etc. and provides all necessary information and documents as required.

• Responds to requests from residents on routes and refuse personnel to resolve complaints; writes up complaints; interviews residents and assigned personnel involved.

• Assists in determining eligibility for medical exemption from curbside pickup; reports violations.

• Updates Medical Exemption List by removing those who become ineligible.

• Uses a variety of technological hardware (ie, computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, GPS, cameras, etc.) and/or software (ie, email, Microsoft Office, Cartegraph, etc.) to maintain records and prepare accurate reports on work performed and accurate time records for assigned personnel.

• Informs supervisor of route work progress and complaints.

• Monitors and follows up on violations of The Pittsburgh Code, Title Six, Sections 601.11, 619, 765.05, etc. May testify in court for violations.

• Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, organizes and controls the materials, equipment and personnel for the effective, efficient and economical attainment of program goals, including maximum convenience to the public and safety of employees.

• Assists the supervisor evaluating refuse and recycling routes to improve efficiency.

• May, at the discretion of management, serve as acting Refuse Supervisor on an as needed basis.

• Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations, city policies and union agreements to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.

• Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel and other related tasks/duties as required.

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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Pension

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Personal Days

  (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

  01

  The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

  02

  Do you possess a Class A or B CDL with the "L" airbrake restriction lifted from the license? Please attach a copy/picture to your application or your application will be disqualified.

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you possess one (1) year of full-time experience in refuse collection in the Bureau of Environmental Services with the City of Pittsburgh?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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