SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS FIELD INSPECTOR

SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS FIELD INSPECTOR

Salary

$22.95 - $27.04 Hourly

Location

Palm Coast, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Public Works

Division

Solid Waste

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision of the Solid Waste Supervisor, the purpose of the position is to coordinate activities between solid waste collectors and the City while performing advance office and field supervision work in the enforcement of the Cities Solid waste contract. The position performs a variety of clerical, technical, and administrative work, coordinating the solid waste and recycling programs for the city; monitors solid waste collection activities to ensure compliance, responsible for investigating complaints, enforcing codes, and documenting violations.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Monitors residential collection services and residential recycling contracts to ensure compliance. Notifies manager of unusual situations or violations of the contract.
• Meets with the contractor to discuss contract violations and solutions.
• Inspects all phases of collection service to ensure work crews are providing quality service; informs appropriate supervisory personnel of problems ad recommends solutions.
• Investigates/handles customer complaints received by the division. Researches and notifies the complainant of resolution.
• Monitors Trac-EZ reports and follows up with contractors on unresolved issues or requests.
• Coordinates solid waste activities needed during special events held throughout the city.
• Maintains records, daily inspections reports, and related documentation concerning activities.
• Evaluate truck routes to ensure areas are not missed.
• Responsible for working closely with contractors on flyers and promotional information to give to residents yearly.
• Inspects daily crew sheets and ensures trucks and drivers comply.
• Performs clerical and administrative functions including answering telephones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, data processing, completion of monthly reports of activities, and other records and reports relating to solid waste/recycling.
• Performs related duties as directed.

MINIMUM TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, OR CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by two (2) years' experience in compliance, contract management, or similar role; experience in solid waste compliance preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of business English and spelling.
• Ability to communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently.
• Knowledge of basic policies and practices of cashiering and conducting currency transactions.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
• Ability to understand and follow pre-established departmental and City policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Some tasks require visual abilities. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
• While performing the essential functions of this position the employee may be exposed to fumes, odors, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, excessive noise, temperature extremes, vehicular traffic, dampness/humidity, confrontational persons, animals, and various forms of wildlife.

The City of Palm Coast, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of Palm Coast, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Palm Coast participates in E-Verify.

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How many years of professional compliance or contract management experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years of experience

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How many years of experience do you have in solid waste?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years of experience

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Employer City of Palm Coast

Address 160 Lake Avenue

Palm Coast, Florida, 32164

Phone 386-986-3718

Website https://www.palmcoast.gov/