Informal Enquiries to:Gillian Charters, Head of Waste Management
Tel: 0114 2037621
SHEFFIELD CITY
COUNCIL
JOB DESCRIPTION
DIRECTORATE:
SERVICE:
DIVISION/SECTION:
POST TITLE:
GRADE:
Development, Environment and Leisure
Environment and Regulatory Services
Waste Management
Waste Management Officer (Compliance &
Municipal Waste)
SG 7:8
RESPONSIBLE
TO:
Waste Strategy Officer
RESPONSIBLE
FOR:
N/A
HOLIDAYS AND
SICKNESS
RELIEF:
PURPOSE OF THE
JOB:
Waste Strategy Officer
Waste Management Officer
To provide advice and support across the
Council and to businesses on waste related
issues. To manage Council performance
and assist in the management of the
Councils waste contracts.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To lead the management of wastes across the Council including
developing systems and procuring joint services.
2. To provide training for municipal waste compliance, development of
method statements and pro-active assessment of waste service providers
in relation to compliance.
3. To develop performance management systems for municipal waste, and
co-ordinate compliance information and statutory reporting data for the
Council.
4. To review and comment on the impact to the Council and businesses of
any proposed legislative changes relating to waste legislation.
5. To develop support material relating to waste legislation and sustainable
waste management for businesses
6. To liase with stakeholders such as Sheffield First Partnership, business
groups and Regulators such as the Environment Agency.
7. To assist in the development of contracts for wastes.
8. To assist in the day to day management of the Council’s Integrated Waste
Management Contract, attending client meetings etc.
9. To present reports, attend meetings and make presentations relating to
waste services and legislation.
10. Assist in the development of a Municipal and City Waste Strategy.
11. To contribute to the management of the services information through
development of computer hardware and software and office based
systems.
12. To assist in the monitoring of the Councils closed landfill sites through
supporting data collation and analysis, site inspections and liaison with
contractors and other agencies.
13. All duties and responsibilities should be carried out in accordance with
agreed Council policies and procedures having regard to the Council’s
fundamental commitments to efficient service provision, promotion of
Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety culture, a customer focused
approach, good employee relations and the Council’s Best Managed
Council programme.
14. Any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may arise.
Issue date: February 2008
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST: Waste Management Officer (Compliance &
Municipal Waste)
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
Skills/Knowledge:
Able to work on own initiative as well as being
an effective team member.
Application
Form/Interview
Assertive and tactful in dealing with staff at all
levels and able to obtain the co-operation of
colleagues, management and other staff in
achieving objectives.
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-Ability to manage own workload to meet
deadlines through prioritisation of work both
within and between projects and to achieve set
targets.
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To act professionally and demonstrate high
standards with a proven track record.
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Well developed administrative skills and use of
IT.
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Confident when working with stakeholders.
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Experience of working with legislation/ in a
compliance orientated organisation.
Experience/Qualifications/Training:
A waste or environment related degree or
equivalent qualification.
Experience/ qualification using Microsoft Office
products.
Application
Form/Interview
Work Related Circumstances
Need to work to deadlines.
May need to work in other locations and be
capable of travel across the City.
Need to be flexible in working patterns to meet
service needs.
Application
Form/Interview