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Home My WebLink AboutResource Management SuperintendentUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Resource Management Superintendent Department: Public Works Division: Administration Supervisor: Public Works Director FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: No Pay Grade: 30 Job Number: 3003 Job Summary Manages the operational, ﬁnancial and personnel activities of an integrated solid waste management program which includes the Landﬁll, Waste Collection, Household Hazardous Waste, Composting and Recycling operations. The position coordinates personnel, material and equipment allocations. Ensures environmental health and compliance through sound technical, ﬁnancial, and personnel management. The position ensures compliance with all local, state and federal environmental and safety regulations and maintains contact with various regulatory agencies. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Plans, directs and supervises the daily operations of an integrated solid waste management program which includes Landﬁll, Waste Collection, Household Hazardous Waste, Composting and Recycling Operations. • Assures compliance with local, state and federal laws regulations and standards, including landﬁll, leachate, landﬁll gas and safety. • Communicates with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the United States Environmental Protection Agency to maintain compliance. • Develops division budget requests and goals. • Assists with long-range plans and setting rates. • Plans, reviews and approves division expenditures. • Prepares and reviews regulatory compliance reports, grant applications and progress reports and documentation regarding division operation and maintenance activities. • Plans and implements capital improvement projects and reviews construction designs and speciﬁcations. • Completes contract development, negotiations and management, hires and oversees contract and work performed by Landﬁll consultants. • Assists consultants on implementation of recommendations and procedures that improve the health and operation of the Landﬁll. • Responds to problems, requests and questions from customers and the general public. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Investigates and resolves problems associated with the Landﬁll, Waste Collection and Recycling Operations. • Oversees industrial and commercial customer relations. • Develops and implements new programs to enhance environmental and public health goals corresponding to Landﬁll responsibilities. • Conducts long term facilities planning for division, including asset management for Landﬁll, Waste Collection and Recycling Facilities. • Oversees inter-division/department coordination. • Directs division safety and risk management programs and policies. • Serves as acting Public Works Director when assigned. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and three to five years of related experience; or seven to nine years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in landfill and/or solid waste operations. • Landﬁll Operator Certiﬁcation required within six months of hire. Hazardous Waste Operator Certiﬁcation within one year of hire. National Incident Management System Training ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, IS 800, ICS 300, ICS 400 within two years of hire. Compost certiﬁcation within one year of hire. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon ﬁrst day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and six years of related experience; or ten years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervisory experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. • Ability to deﬁne problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to eﬀectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or commissions, or elected oﬃcials. • Ability to eﬀectively supervise and motivate employees. • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, research journals, common scientiﬁc and technical journals, government regulations, ﬁnancial reports, and legal documents. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to research and manage long term projects. • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. • Ability to write reports and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. • Knowledge of City’s purchasing, ﬁnancial and personnel policies. • Knowledge of federal and state environmental and safety regulations. • Knowledge of ﬁnancial documents and ability to manage and create budgets and ﬁnancial reports. • Knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, environmental engineering, biological and chemical research methods, and mechanical and electrical systems. • Knowledge of quality and work output of all wastewater and landﬁll equipment. • Knowledge of relevant computer software and hardware including word processing and spreadsheets. • Skill in observing, evaluating, monitoring analytical thinking, and oral and written communication. • Skill in the operation of the tools, materials and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater plants, collection systems, landﬁll, and recycling operations. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Assists with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a program function or unit for the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include supervising subordinate supervisors and direct reports include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant work pace pressure. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________