Sanitation Coordinator

Job Title

Sanitation Coordinator

Job Description

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

The purpose of this position is to serve as the City's primary point of contact for the City's trash, recycling, brush, and bulk waste services under the supervision of the Director of Community Services & External Affairs. The Sanitation Coordinator serves as the primary liaison with the City's current waste vendor, Republic Services.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes solid waste collection invoices; completes clerical assignments by emailing and copying documents, files/scans documents, typing, printing, and distributing correspondence and mail; prepares formal letters, reports, spreadsheets, responds to Open Records Requests and other written communication;
• Coordinates communication strategies for all changes in service, delays in service, or education campaigns regarding trash service;
• Coordinates bulk/brush pick up scheduling, monitors compliance, and coordinates with Code Enforcement Division;
• Compiles monthly performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders;
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Two years of experience in the administrative or clerical field
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Supplemental Information

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials.
• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to plan, organize, and multitask; able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks to ensure all assigned work is accomplished.
• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software, which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products.
• Ability to use multi-line telephone system.
• Proficient in using computers for data entry.

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex

Life Insurance- Dearborn National

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks

Education Pay

Social Security

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Longevity Pay

Worker's Compensation

Fire/Police Eligible for Education/Certification pay

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower

Employer: City of DeSoto

Department: Community Services & External Affairs

Address: 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd DeSoto, Texas, 75115