Planning and Operations Support Manager

• Manages and administers Sanitation’s route management system.
• Identifies trends and assess opportunities to improve planning and execution of Sanitation routes.
• Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective actions, and implement follow up assessments.
• Plans, implements, manages, and maintains Sanitation’s health and safety program.
• Serves as Sanitation’s emergency management liaison.
• Manages and conducts activities associated with the key components of emergency management.
• Oversees the maintenance and utilization of Sanitation’s assets.
• Creates and lead training strategies and initiatives for staff.
• Prepares presentations and reports as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

• Knowledge of Route Management Systems
• Skill in Health and Safety Program Management
• Ability to Develop and Execute Emergency Management Plans
• Knowledge of Asset Management
• Skill in Reporting and Records Maintenance
• Ability to Lead and Manage Teams
• Knowledge of Business Administration
• Skill in Public Administration
• Ability to Manage Operations
• Excellent Communication Skills

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Senior Sanitation Director assigns work in terms of general instructions.  The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
 
GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include City of Savannah policies and procedures and department service codes. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.  
 
COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of related route management, emergency planning, safety, and asset management, and records and reporting duties.  
 
SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to support the operations of the Sanitation Department and assist in the planning of department strategic initiatives and events.
 
PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, and members of the general public.
 
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:   Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, motivate personnel, and resolve problems.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.  The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office.
 
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  This position supervises the Sanitation Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator